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Transport Minister Creecy dissolves RAF board

This amid governance and operational challenges at the entity. Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has dissolved the board of the embattled Road Accident Fund (RAF). In a statement, the transport ministry said this followed governance and operational challenges at the state-funded entity. This, the ministry said, had undermined the RAF's ability to execute its mandate. At the weekend, suspended CEO, Collins Letsoalo, and the chief investment officer, Sefotle Modiba, who was […]

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Masemola confirms Sibiya has been placed on leave pending an investigation

Sibiya has been implicated in corruption by his colleague, KZN National Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola has confirmed that deputy commissioner for crime detection, Shadrach Sibiya, was placed on leave pending an investigation. Sibiya has been implicated in corruption by his colleague, KwaZulu-Natal National Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. The provincial top cop has linked Sibiya to attempts to disband the SAPS political task team, which investigates […]

15/07/2025

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2 suspects nabbed with R54m worth of drugs due in court

The suspects were arrested on Sunday afternoon, after police found tik and heroin during a search of their residence. Two suspects arrested in connection with the discovery of drugs worth about R54 million are expected to make their first appearance in the Goodwood Magistrates Court on Tuesday. The suspects were arrested on Sunday afternoon, after police found tik and heroin during a search of their residence in Goodwood. The drugs […]

15/07/2025

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Rand Water pipeline repairs will result in reduced supply in parts of Gauteng

This forms part of the entity's marathon maintenance project set to wrap up at the end of July. Rand Water has started with repairs to a pipeline that will result in reduced supply in parts of Gauteng. This forms part of the entity's marathon maintenance project set to wrap up at the end of July. The repair work is aimed at replacing temporary fixes done on the pipeline in the […]

15/07/2025

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Omotoso legal team describes NPA appeal as an ‘abuse of process’

The NPA was back in the Gqeberha High Court on Monday, seeking clarity on the judge’s reasons for acquitting Omotoso on dozens of counts, including rape, human trafficking, and racketeering. Controversial Nigerian televangelist Timothy Omotoso’s legal team has slammed the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA)’s appeal, describing it as an abuse of the legal system and a desperate attempt to save face. The NPA was back in the Gqeberha High Court […]

15/07/2025

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Deputy Police Minister Polly Boshielo urges communities to flag abuse promptly

Tiffany Nicole Meek was nabbed two months after Jayden-Lee Meek’s body was discovered outside his family unit in Fleurhof at a residential complex. Deputy Police Minister Polly Boshielo has urged community members to report all cases of abuse timeously. The plea comes after a mother who is connected to the murder of her 11-year-old son was arrested. Tiffany Nicole Meek was nabbed two months after Jayden-Lee Meek’s body was discovered […]

15/07/2025

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Morero letter lays bare discrepancies in claims made by suspended RAF exec

RAF executive Sefotle Modiba resigned as director of treasury at the City of Johannesburg during disciplinary hearings where he was accused of misconduct. The City of Johannesburg has since denied Modiba’s claims that the separation was mutual. A letter sent by Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero to the Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) has laid bare discrepancies in claims made by the suspended chief investment officer (CIO) at the Road […]

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Ramaphosa establishes 5th commission of inquiry since becoming head of state

On Sunday, Ramaphosa announced he was setting up a judicial commission of inquiry to look into corruption allegations within the top brass of the country’s law enforcement agencies. President Cyril Ramaphosa has established his fifth commission of inquiry since becoming head of state, leading to some opposition parties accusing him of indecisive leadership. On Sunday, Ramaphosa announced he was setting up a judicial commission of inquiry to look into corruption […]

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SASSA CEO to clear the air around social grant reviews

SASSA flagged 210,000 social grant beneficiaries suspected of not disclosing additional income truthfully. CEO of the Social Security Agency (SASSA), Themba Matlou, is expected to clear the air on Monday around the social grant reviews, which have affected thousands of beneficiaries. SASSA flagged 210,000 social grant beneficiaries suspected of not disclosing additional income truthfully. Matlou will brief the media to dispel any misinformation around the beneficiary review process. SASSA has […]

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Mashatile to undertake a working visit to China

Deputy President Paul Mashatile's visit seeks to advance the country’s supply chain and accelerate industrialisation. Deputy President Paul Mashatile is set to undertake a working visit to China in efforts to enhance bilateral collaboration, among other matters. The two countries have had diplomatic ties for a little more than two decades now. According to the Institute for Security Studies, South Africa is China’s biggest market in Africa. Mashatile's visit seeks […]

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