ActionSA agrees with Operation Dudula’s stance on illegal foreigners but decries its methods

ActionSA agrees with Operation Dudula’s stance on illegal foreigners but decries its methods

The controversial civil group turned political party has recently come under fire for barricading the entrances of public health facilities and blocking foreign nationals from accessing them. ActionSA said while it agrees with Operation Dudula’s message against illegal foreigners, it doesn’t condone its methods. The controversial civil group turned political party has recently come under fire for barricading the entrances of public health facilities and blocking foreign nationals from accessing […]

11/11/2025 3

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Matlala met former police chief Phiyega at her home hours before his arrest, the Madlanga Commission heard.

This was disclosed by Witness C, a detective from Gauteng’s counterintelligence unit, who is testifying partly in-camera before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Thursday. Hours before his arrest in May, tender tycoon and alleged African National Congress (ANC) funder, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, had visited former National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega at her home in Midrand. This was revealed by Witness C, a detective attached to Gauteng counterintelligence operations who […]

30/10/2025 2

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Magistrates urge Ramaphosa to expedite salary review

On Wednesday, they staged a protest outside Parliament to draw attention to the pay gap between themselves and high court judges, even though they possess the same training and qualifications. The country's magistrates are calling on President Cyril Ramaphosa to fast-track the review of their salaries. The Judicial Officers Association of South Africa (JOASA) said the president and the Independent Remuneration Commission were the only ones who are able to […]

30/10/2025 2

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Police close part of Marlboro following shooting and multi-vehicle crash

A multi-vehicle collision can be seen at the scene, with several cars showing signs of gunfire. Police have responded to a crime scene in Marlboro, north of Johannesburg, at the intersection of Viola Road and 4th and 8th streets. Unconfirmed reports suggest that a high-ranking official of the Alexander Randburg Midrand Taxi Association has been shot and killed. A collision involving multiple vehicles can be seen on the scene, with […]

30/10/2025 2

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NPO calls attention to vital role of after-school programmes ahead of exams

The Learning Trust reports that after-school programmes help curb dropout rates and foster a more educated youth in South Africa. As the schools start preparing pupils in other grades for their final year exams, an NPO is highlighting the importance of after-school programmes. The Learning Trust said pupils who participated in these programmes were less likely to drop out of school, leading to an increase in educated young South Africans. […]

30/10/2025 2

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DA Gauteng says it has no time to “teach” ANC councillors

The party made the statement in response to a comment by ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa during a party gathering this week. The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng says it does not have time to teach African National Congress (ANC) councillors how to govern municipalities. The party made the statement in response to a comment by ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa during a party gathering this week. Ramaphosa told ANC municipal leaders […]

20/09/2025 2

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Scopa chair boosts security ahead of RAF inquiry

During a preparatory meeting on Friday, Zibi said while he had not been directly threatened, he is being regularly tailed. Chairperson of Parliament’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) Songezo Zibi has revealed that he has had to "mobilise private security" as the committee prepares to start its inquiry into the Road Accident Fund (RAF). During a preparatory meeting on Friday, Zibi said while he had not been directly threatened, […]

20/09/2025 1

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Mkhwanazi wraps up evidence with more damning allegations

Mkhwanazi concluded his three-day testimony at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry sitting at the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College in Pretoria. More instances of alleged political interference to the detriment of the inner workings of the South African Police Service (SAPS) were revealed by KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi on Friday. Mkhwanazi concluded his three-day testimony at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry sitting at the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College in […]

20/09/2025 1

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SAMWU threatens to bring Gauteng to a standstill if demands are not met

The threats come as Gauteng municipalities continue working around the clock to ensure the province is ready to host the upcoming G20 summit. The South African Municipal Workers' Union (SAMWU) is threatening a major labour strike if its demands are not met. The threats come as Gauteng municipalities continue working around the clock to ensure the province is ready to host the upcoming G20 summit. The trade union held a […]

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