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The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) has launched lifestyle audits on nearly 400 high-risk officials in a bid to root out corruption, Minister Dean Macpherson announced during a parliamentary budget vote. The audits, which began in March 2025, target employees in finance, ICT, procurement, and property leases—areas identified as vulnerable to fraud and […]

The alleged disbandment of a specialized unit investigating political killings in South Africa has sparked a heated debate over the powers of the Police Minister versus the National Police Commissioner, with experts warning that the conflicting accounts can be verified—and may expose deeper malfeasance. Conflicting Claims Over Task Team’s Closure The controversy erupted after National

The Phelophepa Healthcare Train, a vital lifeline for rural communities, will remain in Lichtenburg longer than planned after technical setbacks left patients stranded last week. The train, operated by the Transnet Foundation, provides essential medical services to underserved areas but faced disruptions when its generators failed, forcing an extension of its stay to accommodate affected

Residents of Kagiso in Gauteng’s West Rand say they are living in fear as violent crime, hijackings, and illegal mining activities surge in their community. Desperate for relief, they have called on the police and provincial government to ramp up visibility—particularly around abandoned mine shafts, which have become hotspots for criminal activity. This plea comes

Hundreds of Gauteng schools have faced crippling electricity and water cuts in the first half of 2025 due to millions in unpaid municipal bills, leaving thousands of learners in the dark and raising urgent questions about the province’s education funding model. Crisis in the Classroom A damning report from the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE)

Tensions flared in Johannesburg as a group of demonstrators from the organization March-and-March blocked access to healthcare facilities, demanding that South African citizens be prioritized over foreign nationals. The protests, which began at Rosettenville Clinic, have now extended to South Hills Clinic, with demonstrators checking patients’ documentation to verify their citizenship. The group claims that overwhelmed

In a landmark ruling, former apartheid security branch officer Johan Marais has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for the 1987 murder of 23-year-old student activist Chaiphus Nyoka. The sentencing, delivered in the Pretoria High Court, marked the end of a 37-year pursuit of justice for Nyoka’s family, who packed the courtroom alongside supporters.

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure has announced plans to reclaim government-owned buildings in Mthatha that have been illegally occupied, following a crackdown in late 2024 that led to multiple arrests. Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala confirmed that Operation Bring Back targeted hijacked and derelict buildings in Mthatha, resulting in the arrest of illegal occupants and alleged

President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to brief the nation on national security matters on Sunday, the Presidency has announced. “President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Sunday, 13 July 2025, address the nation on developments arising from a public statement by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi that details allegations against senior political and South African Police

A 31 year old man was hospitalised after consuming a candy bar containing Cannabis in Umdloti Beach – KZN today (Thursday). A resident contacted Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) for assistance after they noticed the male behaving delusional on Newsel Road. Reaction Officers & RUSA Paramedics were immediately dispatched and on arrival, found the male