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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. […]

07/07/2025 2

News

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 […]

03/07/2025 9

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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 3

Politics

Mantashe banking on lifting of moratorium on shale gas exploration

The Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Gwede Mantashe, said shale gas is a potential 'game changer' and the sooner the country taps into this resource and starts exploring parts of the Karoo, the better. Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe is banking on lifting the moratorium on shale gas exploration, so that the government can start work in the sector. Mantashe said shale gas is a potential […]

03/07/2025 1

Politics

Zille unfazed by suggestion DA ministers could face consequences for National Dialogue withdrawal

On Monday, the Presidency said it would be viewed as insubordination if ministers who form part of the interministerial committee, like DA leader and Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen, refused to participate. Democratic Alliance (DA) federal chairperson Helen Zille said she’s unfazed by the Presidency’s suggestion that DA ministers could face consequences for the party’s decision to withdraw from the National Dialogue. On Monday, the Presidency said it would be […]

03/07/2025 1

Politics

Simelane accuses DA of shielding man suspected of murdering her sister

Simelane said the DA’s criminal complaint against her had not resulted in any charges, and the call for her to be fired is part of attempts to detract from the good work she’s doing. As the Democratic Alliance (DA) on Wednesday insinuated that Minister Thembi Simelane is unfit to manage a more than R30 billion Human Settlements budget, she hit back at the party, accusing it of shielding a man […]

03/07/2025 1

Politics

Joburg city council set to elect new speaker after Nobuhle Mthembu’s removal

Mthembu was fired through an Al Jama-ah motion of no confidence last week. The Johannesburg city council is set to elect a new speaker following the recent removal of ActionSA’s Nobuhle Mthembu. Mthembu was fired through an Al Jama-ah motion of no confidence last week. Although her removal marks the end of the African National Congress (ANC)’s partnership with ActionSA in Johannesburg, both parties said they will continue to collaborate […]

03/07/2025 2

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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 3