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Ekurhuleni's mayor has ordered a full examination of 55 staff advancements approved by a suspended police department deputy chief, who is facing allegations of enabling criminal networks and misusing municipal resources. Nkosindiphile Xhakaza instructed the city manager to produce findings...

The African National Congress has mandated that local branches submit detailed justifications when nominating council candidates younger than 25 years old, a requirement outlined in newly released electoral guidelines that has prompted criticism from party members who view the policy as...

The Jacob G Zuma Foundation announced it would pursue legal remedies against any attempt to disclose the former president's confidential tax information following a regulatory order directing the South African Revenue Service to release records spanning eight years. Foundation representatives...

South Africa's largest poultry producer reported revenue climbing 10.4 percent to 22.6 billion rand after recovering from bird flu losses that devastated operations two years earlier, with Astral Foods eliminating all debt and accumulating cash reserves exceeding one billion rand. The company...

WeBuyCars recorded revenue growth of 13.1 percent to reach 26.4 billion rand as the used vehicle platform handled over 180,000 purchases and nearly 179,000 sales, generating core headline earnings of 937.6 million rand. The Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed company credited geographic expansion...

A retired Constitutional Court judge has condemned the relocation of 121 political murder investigation files from KwaZulu-Natal to Pretoria as illogical after hearing testimony that officials responsible for the transfer could not explain its purpose. Mbuyiseli Madlanga questioned witnesses...

A parliamentary defense committee leader has rebuked South Africa's naval commander for publicly discussing military funding shortfalls, warning that such disclosures at social gatherings could compromise national security and aid foreign intelligence operations. Dakota Legoete criticized Vice...

Former opposition legislator Mbuyiseni Ndlozi has questioned efforts to halt an inquiry into Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane's university credentials, arguing that academic institutions bear responsibility for defending their degree awards rather than degree holders themselves. The Bhisho...

South Africa's transport minister has endorsed a proposal to increase the validity period of standard driving licenses from five to eight years, a change designed to reduce administrative burdens at testing centers and align with international practices. Barbara Creecy confirmed that amendments...

The United Nations Security Council approved a resolution backing President Donald Trump's proposal to end hostilities in Gaza and deploy an international stabilization force to the Palestinian territory. The measure passed after Russia and China chose to abstain rather than exercise their veto...

Malusi Gigaba, a former cabinet minister and current member of the African National Congress National Executive Committee, faced corruption allegations in Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial Crimes Court after being summoned by prosecutors investigating a massive locomotive procurement scandal at...

Washington has formally communicated its refusal to support a comprehensive Leaders' Declaration at the Johannesburg gathering, instead advocating for a less binding Chair's Statement as the summit's final document. American officials sent a notification of their position over a recent weekend...

South Africa will proceed with the ceremonial transfer of G20 leadership to the United States despite American officials declining to attend the Johannesburg summit, according to International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola. The handover remains largely symbolic, and...

Virgin Media O2 has introduced round-the-clock video-on-demand access to content from 11 linear FAST channels for its Virgin TV subscribers at no additional charge. Customers can stream missed episodes and favorite programs through the provider's On Demand app or via the Search function on their...

Alice and Ellen Kessler, renowned German entertainers who performed as The Kessler Twins, ended their lives through assisted means at their shared residence in Grunwald, according to Munich law enforcement. The sisters were 89 years old. The German Society for Humane Dying confirmed the twins...

National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola told the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry that 121 case files involving political killings in KwaZulu-Natal were sent to Pretoria and remained dormant without any investigative progress. The files include 107 murders, four attempted murders, two...

National Director of Public Prosecutions Shamila Batohi will provide initial testimony at an inquiry examining whether suspended Gauteng Director of Public Prosecutions Andrew Chauke remains suitable for his position. The proceedings began in Pretoria under retired Constitutional Court Justice...

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has expressed satisfaction with provincial preparations for the Group of 20 Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg, noting that departments completed infrastructure enhancements, utility improvements, and beautification projects using existing allocations rather than...

South African officials will complete the transfer of a new crossing over the Umzimvubu River in the Eastern Cape, providing safer passage for residents of Welakabini and Esihlahleni villages who previously faced hazardous conditions during floods. Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean...

Premier Soccer League clubs have voted to suspend relegation for the current campaign, sparing Dynamos and Highlanders from potential demotion alongside eight other teams that faced the threat of dropping to lower divisions. The decision forms part of a restructuring plan where four promoted...