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The African National Congress has confirmed Mahlengi Bhengu’s reinstatement as its National Spokesperson after a leave of absence for personal reasons. The party expressed its gratitude to Nonceba Mhlauli for her service as the acting spokesperson during that period. Bhengu, who also serves on...

The Democratic Alliance is increasing pressure on Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi to blacklist all service providers implicated in the Tembisa Hospital corruption scandal. The party plans to picket outside the Premier’s office, where it will submit a memorandum demanding accountability and the...

A senior official testified before a parliamentary committee that a private investigator, Paul O’Sullivan, exerted extensive and improper influence over several key law enforcement bodies. Cedrick Nkabinde, the chief of staff for the suspended Police Minister, alleged that O’Sullivan operated...

A planned water shutdown will affect several eastern Pretoria suburbs, including Die Wilgers, La Montagne, and parts of Equestria. The City of Tshwane announced the eight-hour interruption to allow technicians to connect a new pressure management chamber to the existing water supply network...

The University of the Free State has endorsed a planned national shutdown against gender-based violence, authorizing a 15-minute silent demonstration across its three campuses. The university encouraged its entire community to participate in the protest, which was organized by the activist group...

Lieutenant General Molefe Fani, a senior police official, defended the awarding of a R360 million healthcare contract to Vusimuzi Matlala's company, Medicare24 Tshwane District. Testifying before a parliamentary committee, Fani stated that all procurement regulations were followed during the...

President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared gender-based violence and femicide a national crisis, demanding urgent societal action. He made this announcement at the conclusion of the G20 Social Summit in Boksburg, emphasizing that the violence impedes national development and inclusive growth...

Health Minister Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi welcomed a R65 million investment from China as a significant demonstration of faith in South Africa's HIV response. He stated that the funding, facilitated by the China South-South Cooperation Fund and UNAIDS, was especially important given the current...

Brian Mogotsi is facing accusations of providing false testimony at the Madlanga Commission, with critics labeling his actions a pathological disregard for the truth and an assault on the nation's legal institutions. It was alleged that Mogotsi, who claims to be a crime intelligence agent...

Moroccan defender Achraf Hakimi earned the African Footballer of the Year honor, breaking a 52-year streak for a defender last achieved by Bwanga Tshimen. The Paris Saint-Germain right-back secured the award ahead of competitors Mohamed Salah and Victor Osimhen. His victory recognized a standout...

South Africa has rejected a United States demand to forgo a joint leaders’ declaration at the conclusion of the G20 summit, asserting that Washington’s decision to boycott the event nullifies its influence over the outcome. A US diplomatic note had called for no consensus document, a move South...

Democratic Alliance leader and Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen is facing scrutiny after a Cape Town Magistrates’ Court granted a default judgment against him for nearly 150,000 rand in unpaid personal credit card debt. The ruling has prompted questions about his financial management...

A senior African National Congress youth leader, Babiki de Wet, has praised Ngwathe Local Municipality Manager Dr. Futhuli Mothamaha for his effective leadership, crediting him with significantly improving service delivery and bringing stability to the region. De Wet stated that Mothamaha's...

The chief of staff for the suspended Police Minister, Cedric Nkabinde, has defended his decision to forward a complaint from MP Fadiel Adams directly to the Independent Directorate for Anti-Corruption. Nkabinde testified that this action was necessary because Adams had explicitly stated a...

A witness at the Madlanga Commission, Brown Mogotsi, faced intense scrutiny for failing to provide evidence for his serious allegations against senior police officials. Under cross-examination, Mogotsi conceded he had no proof to support his claims, which included accusations that high-ranking...

The fraud trial of Ntombelanga Pretty Labane, a Mpumalanga educator accused of using a falsified matric certificate to secure her position, has been postponed until March 2026. The delay was attributed to unavailable witnesses. Labane allegedly earned over 1.2 million rand in salary by...

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party has condemned the upcoming G20 Leaders’ Summit, labeling it a superficial display that conceals significant national failures. In a statement, the party’s spokespersons, Nhlanhla Ndhlela and Sipho Tyira, asserted that the event highlights the country's regression under...

Shepherd Bushiri, the founder of the Jesus Nation Church, has claimed his South African congregation has grown to over two million members since his 2020 departure from the country. He stated that the church has multiplied fivefold despite his absence, with branches remaining active in major...

A male southern white rhino calf has been born at Bioparc Valencia, a significant achievement for the European breeding program dedicated to this near-threatened species. The calf was born to first-time mother Kwanza after a 491-day gestation. The zoo's technical director for animals, Loles...

A recent incident involving investigator Paul O'Sullivan at Parliament has sparked a strong public reaction, with critics accusing him of intimidating a witness and undermining democratic institutions. The event has raised serious concerns about the integrity of parliamentary oversight and the...