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Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) President Velenkosini Hlabisa has labeled the recent allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lt-Gen. Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi as “deeply concerning,” warning that they strike at the heart of South Africa’s unresolved political violence crisis. Speaking at a media briefing following the party’s extended national council meeting, Hlabisa emphasized that the country is […]

Chairperson of Parliament’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA), Songezo Zibi, has warned that South Africans must face the harsh reality that there is not enough money to adequately fund the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) without cutting other critical programmes. His remarks come amid a heated blame game between the South African Navy

Support staff at Golden Hours Special Needs School in Durban have raised alarm over months of unpaid salaries, claiming they have not received their wages for May and June. The workers, who play a critical role in assisting children with disabilities, say the financial strain has severely impacted their livelihoods and the school’s operations. Unpaid

FlySafair passengers faced significant disruptions today as a wage protest by pilots entered its second day, forcing the cancellation of 26 flights. The industrial action, led by trade union Solidarity, has now been extended after the airline imposed a seven-day lockout on striking pilots. Strike Action Intensifies Solidarity Deputy General Secretary Helgard Cronjé confirmed that

Rise Mzansi has joined opposition parties in welcoming the removal of Dr. Nobuhle Nkabane as Minister of Higher Education, calling it a sign that “the days of untouchable ministers are far behind us.” The party’s Head of Communication and Parliamentary Operations, Mabine Seabe, spoke in an interview following the announcement, crediting the Government of National

In a bid to enhance service delivery and bring government closer to communities, the Free State provincial government is set to increase the number of local municipalities from 23 to 26. The Department of Cooperative Governance in the province has confirmed that applications have been made to the Municipal Demarcation Board to restructure certain municipalities.

The family of six-year-old Solomon Mphaka is struggling to come to terms with his tragic death after he was struck by a stray bullet while playing near his home in Juju Valley, Seshego, Limpopo, last Friday. The young Grade 1 learner was with friends when his mother heard a loud noise, only to find him

The Gauteng Provincial Government, in collaboration with the Gauteng Ethics Advisory Council, has launched a high-level engagement with business leaders to reinforce clean governance and ethical procurement practices across the province. The dialogue, held in Johannesburg, centered on the implementation of an Integrity Pact—a binding commitment between government and the private sector to ensure transparency, fairness,

In response to community protests over rising electricity costs, Ekurhuleni Executive Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza has announced the decision to scrap the controversial R200 surcharge on electricity tariffs. However, the mayor clarified during a media briefing that the move still requires final approval from the municipal council. The announcement came after Mayor Xhakaza engaged with frustrated

Disgruntled Thembisa residents brought parts of the township to a standstill on Monday morning, barricading roads with burning tyres and rocks in protest against newly implemented electricity tariff increases. The demonstrations, which turned violent at times, saw police firing rubber bullets and tear gas to disperse crowds. Roads Blocked, Traffic Disrupted Protesters shut down key