ConCourt denies MK Party direct access in its bid to set aside Ramaphosa’s decision to place Mchunu on special leave

ConCourt denies MK Party direct access in its bid to set aside Ramaphosa’s decision to place Mchunu on special leave

The MK Party approached the court on an urgent basis to set aside the president's decision to place Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on special leave and to appoint an acting police minister. The Constitutional Court has denied direct access to the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party and former President Jacob Zuma in the matter against President Cyril Ramaphosa. The MK Party approached the court on an urgent basis to set aside […]

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Mbuyiseli Madlanga expected to make final ConCourt judgement

The acting chief justice leaves after serving 17 years on the bench. With Acting Deputy Chief Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga expected to mark his last day on the Constitutional Court bench, his final judgement will be the much-anticipated battle between Vodacom and Nkosana Makate. Madlanga leaves after serving 17 years on the bench. The acting chief justice will complete his duties at the apex court to take on the task of […]

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Gauteng e-hailing structures partner with metro police depts to formalise safety plans for industry

The South African Meter Taxi and E-Hailing Association, alongside the Gauteng E-Hailing Services, announced this during a media briefing on Wednesday. Gauteng e-hailing structures have partnered with the metropolitan police departments in the province to formulate safety plans for the industry. The South African Meter Taxi and E-Hailing Association, alongside the Gauteng E-Hailing Services (GES), announced this during a media briefing on Wednesday. The structure highlighted the need for regulation […]

31/07/2025 3

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Less than 24 hours before US tariffs on SA are implemented

Despite around-the-clock trade negotiations with a number of countries, US President Donald Trump appears to be unwilling to water down or put on ice harsh tariffs on all trading partners. South African exporters are less than 24 hours from having to face painful tariffs on their products into the United States (US) as the 1 August deadline draws closer. Despite around-the-clock trade negotiations with a number of countries, US President […]

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Some economists believe Reserve Bank’s MPC will make another repo rate cut

The July meeting comes amid heightened external risks and global policy uncertainty pushed up by the looming US tariffs on all the country’s trading partners. Some economists believe the South African Reserve Bank (SARB)’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will make another repo rate cut when the central bank decides on its benchmark rate on Thursday. The July meeting comes amid heightened external risks and global policy uncertainty pushed up by […]

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NCOP passes Eskom Debt Relief Amendment Bill

One of the main objectives of the bill is to amend the Eskom Debt Relief Act of 2023 by reducing financial requirements for Eskom for the 2025/26 financial year. Struggling power utility Eskom can now spend more to improve operational capacity after the National Council of Provinces' (NCOP) adoption of the Eskom Debt Relief Amendment Bill. One of the main objectives of the bill is to amend the Eskom Debt […]

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Joburg’s Morero not yet ready to appoint Kunene’s replacement as transport MMC

Kenny Kunene resigned as a councillor on Sunday and was also recalled as the MMC for transport by his party due to his controversial visit to the home of a man accused of orchestrating a series of murders. The mayor of Johannesburg, Dada Morero, said he’s not yet ready to appoint a replacement for Patriotic Alliance (PA) deputy leader, Kenny Kunene, who no longer serves as the MMC for transport. […]

29/07/2025 2

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Ballistic testing links Katiso ‘KT’ Molefe to AK-47 rifle used in murders of DJ Sumbody, DJ Vintos

Molefe returned to the Alexandra Magistrate's Court with three others for the murder of Oupa Sefoka, who was better known as DJ Sumbody. An AK-47 rifle has connected the murders of popular musicians, including Oupa Sefoka, and other high-profile killings linked to controverial businessman, Katiso "KT" Molefe. Molefe returned to the Alexandra Magistrate's Court with three others for the murder of Sefoka, who was better known as DJ Sumbody. But […]

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PA’s McKenzie vows to ‘teach the DA & ANC a lesson’ as he aims to take wards in upcoming polls

In a Facebook Live to address supporters, Gayton McKenzie said that he would be exacting revenge on coalition partners who have done in the PA in municipalities where there was no outright majority. Patriotic Alliance leader, Gayton McKenzie, is on a mission, particularly in the Western Cape, to snatch wards from both the African National Congress (ANC) and Democratic Alliance (DA) in local municipalities that have been beset by instability. […]

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