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Police have confirmed the arrest of two individuals in connection with the murder of Hawks investigator Frans Mathipa, who was assassinated in August 2023 while probing alleged criminal activities involving elite members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF). Mathipa was investigating the abduction of an Ethiopian businessman, Abdullah Abadiga, and his bodyguard from the Mall of Africa in […]

A group of unemployed doctors will stage a sit-in protest outside the KwaZulu-Natal premier’s office today, demanding immediate action over the province’s failure to hire medical professionals despite a R20.8 billion national allocation to address critical healthcare shortages. This marks the third such protest since January, with the South African Medical Association Trade Union (SAMATU)

The Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs has raised alarm over the severe underfunding of the Border Management Authority (BMA), warning that financial constraints are undermining the agency’s ability to secure South Africa’s borders and implement critical cybersecurity measures. Chairperson Mosa Chabane expressed deep concern during a recent interview, revealing that the BMA—established just three years

The African National Congress (ANC) in the North West has taken a firm stance against misconduct within its ranks, with its Provincial Disciplinary Committee (PDC) recommending the expulsion of former Ditsobotla Local Municipality Mayor Mazwi Moruri and nine other councillors. The members were charged with bringing the party into disrepute following a series of allegations,

Four of the eight suspects linked to the brutal murder of two teenagers in KwaNobuhle, Kariega, have abandoned their bail applications, while the other four—aged between 16 and 18—were released after questioning. The case has been postponed to July 30 for further investigation. The arrests followed the grim discovery of two burnt bodies in a

The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education has called on Minister Nobuhle Nkabane to provide clarity on the controversial appointment process for Sector Education and Training Authority (Seta) boards, amid allegations of political interference and lack of transparency. Committee Chairperson Tebogo Letsie expressed concerns over redacted names in documents submitted by the minister, raising suspicions that

Residents of Mmasebudule village in Lehurutshe have raised alarm over the surge in illegal chrome mining activities in their area, accusing the Bahurutshe Boo Manyane tribal authority of collaborating with mining companies to exploit resources unlawfully. South Africa, the world’s largest chrome producer, has seen a rise in illegal mining operations, and Mmasebudule is no

The Gauteng Provincial Treasury has launched its inaugural Municipal Economic Review and Outlook (MERO) Report, a comprehensive data-driven strategy aimed at improving service delivery, driving local economic growth, and tightening financial controls across the province’s municipalities. The report, introduced by Gauteng MEC for Finance Lebogang Maile at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) in partnership with global consultancy Ernst & Young, provides

Twelve members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) appeared in the Randburg Magistrate’s Court yesterday in connection with the 2023 murder of Hawks investigator Lieutenant-Colonel Frans Mathipa. The suspects face multiple charges, including murder, kidnapping, and fraud. Arrests and Investigation The case took a significant turn over the weekend when two suspects, aged

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli has announced a full reassessment of the province’s R100-million Youth Fund following allegations of political interference and irregularities in the selection of beneficiaries. The decision comes alongside the resignation of the former Director-General (DG) of the Premier’s Office, Dr. Nonhlanhla Khoza, and another senior official amid claims of internal clashes and