Mkhwanazi raises concerns about classified police files being compromised by outsiders

Mkhwanazi raises concerns about classified police files being compromised by outsiders

In an unprecedented move on Sunday, Mkhwanazi broke rank, claiming a syndicate of drug cartels and businesspeople had captured the criminal justice system in Gauteng. KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has raised concerns about classified police files being comprised by people outside of the organisation. In an unprecedented move on Sunday, Mkhwanazi broke rank, claiming a syndicate of drug cartels and businesspeople had captured the criminal justice system in Gauteng. […]

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City of Ekurhuleni probing cause of fire that gutted Palm Ridge substation

Residents in the area have been left in complete darkness following the incident. The City of Ekurhuleni is investigating the cause of a fire that gutted a substation in Palm Ridge. Residents in the area have been left in complete darkness following the incident. The city’s Disaster and Emergency Management Services said a control room went up in flames on Thursday. The metro said it is still unclear when power […]

04/07/2025

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Mbalula could be in hot water for confirming Mabuza’s death before Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa waited for David Mabuza’s family before informing the nation about his passing on Thursday. African National Congress (ANC) secretary general Fikile Mbalula could find himself in trouble for publicly confirming the death of former deputy president David Mabuza before the president’s official announcement. President Cyril Ramaphosa waited for Mabuza’s family before informing the nation about his passing on Thursday. With his announcement, Mbalula is accused of undermining […]

04/07/2025

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Former Deputy President David “DD” Mabuza has died.

He was 64 years old. Deputy President David Dabede Mabuza was born at Phola Trust, in Mpumalanga, on 25 August 1960. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of South Africa in 1989, following his achievement of a national teacher’s certificate from Mgwenya College of Education in 1985. A trained mathematics teacher by profession, he became a school principal before moving to politics. Mabuza served […]

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Global Fund to cut R1.4 billion to SA for HIV, TB and malaria

The fund informed recipient countries in May that it would be revising over 200 grants amidst funding shortfalls. The Global Fund to Fight Aids, TB and malaria (Global Fund) has notified Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi that it will reduce funding to South Africa by R1.4 billion. Global Fund said it would be reducing allocations for the seventh grant cycle from R8.5 billion to about R7.1 billion, a 16% reduction. Of […]

03/07/2025

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Nkabane: Parties rejecting budget of Higher Education Dept punishing SA students

She said those calling for her head are misogynistic and against transformation in the post-school sector. Embattled Minister of Higher Education Nobuhle Nkabane said political parties who are rejecting the budget of her department are not punishing her, but rather South African students. She said those calling for her head are misogynistic and against transformation in the post-school sector. Nkabane was motivating her budget in the National Council of Provinces […]

02/07/2025 2

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City of Tshwane budgets over R500 million to protect municipal assets

The money will be spent on new technology, motion detection, and other tools to assist its security personnel. The City of Tshwane has budgeted more than R500 million to protect its municipal assets. The money will be spent on new technology, motion detection, and other tools to assist its security personnel. It said the additional funds will also assist law enforcement in arresting corrupt officials. Three municipal workers were arrested […]

02/07/2025 2

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NPA confirms 12 murder-accused SANDF members facing two other counts of murder

The group appeared at the Randburg Magistrates Court in Johannesburg on Tuesday, over the murder of Hawks investigator Frans Mathipa. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has confirmed that the 12 South African National Defence Force (SANDF) members charged with the 2023 murder of a Hawks’ investigator are also facing two other counts of murder. Frans Mathipa was shot in the head on the N1 near Hammanskraal, while probing claims that […]

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Dalai Lama says he will have successor after his death

It is a landmark decision not only for Tibetans, but also for global supporters who see the Dalai Lama as a symbol of non-violence, compassion and the enduring struggle for Tibetan cultural identity under Chinese rule. Exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama said Wednesday that the 600-year-old institution will continue after his death, a decision that will have profound impact on his Buddhist followers. It is a landmark decision […]

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