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Left Parties Rally for United Front at SACP Conference in Boksburg

BOKSBURG, Gauteng — Leaders from multiple left-wing political parties gathered this weekend at a SACP-sponsored Conference of the Left, calling for a unified strategy to transform living conditions for South Africa’s poor and working class. More than 300 delegates are participating in the three-day meeting underway east of Johannesburg. Professor Ntsikelelo Breakfast, providing analysis on […]

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Three Arrested, Including ATDF Official, for Inciting Violence on KZN’s N3

Three individuals, including a national office bearer of the All Truck Driver Forum South Africa (ATDF), have been arrested for allegedly inciting violence and leading a road blockade along the N3 southbound near the Bergville turnoff in KwaZulu-Natal this morning. KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda confirmed the arrests, stating that law enforcement officers were

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Ramaphosa Seeks Fresh Court Review of Phala Phala Panel Report as Impeachment Process Looms

President Cyril Ramaphosa has initiated a fresh legal challenge to review and set aside the 2022 Section 89 independent panel report concerning the Phala Phala matter, just as Parliament moves to establish its 31-member impeachment committee. The President has cautioned that proceeding with the impeachment process at this juncture would constitute a “travesty,” threatening to

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Courier Drivers Held Hostage in Armed Heist; Two Suspects in Custody

Two men, aged 35 and 36, are in police custody following an armed robbery of a courier delivery vehicle in the Giyani policing area on Wednesday, 27 May 2026. The incident unfolded around 10:20 after the victims—a 39-year-old male driver and his colleague—completed a parcel delivery at Shimange Village. While en route to Giyani town

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Two KwaZulu-Natal Police Officers Arrested on Corruption Charges

# Two KwaZulu-Natal Police Officers Arrested on Corruption Charges **PIETERMARITZBURG** – Two police officers, aged 41 and 42, were arrested by members of the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Anti-Corruption Unit on Thursday, 28 May 2026, in connection with alleged corruption in Pietermaritzburg. The charges stem from a common assault case registered at Alexandra Road Police Station on

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Rand Water Begins Critical Winter Maintenance With Minimal Initial Disruption

Rand Water has commenced an extensive phased infrastructure maintenance program aimed at strengthening the reliability of its bulk water network and reducing frequent infrastructure failures. The utility’s spokesperson, Makenosi Maroo, confirmed that reservoirs have been filled to capacity, meaning residents should not experience significant supply challenges during the first 24 hours of the operation. The

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ANC Ready for Impeachment Committee Proceedings, Says Chief Whip Ntuli

The African National Congress has confirmed readiness for the National Assembly to establish an Impeachment Committee, with proceedings expected to commence on Monday to elect a chairperson and begin its mandated responsibilities. ANC Chief Whip Mdumiseni Ntuli stated that the committee was established to investigate allegations of misconduct against President Cyril Ramaphosa. However, Ntuli explained

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Ad Hoc Committee Uncovers Law Enforcement Lapses in Draft Report

An Ad Hoc Committee of Parliament has identified significant governance failures within South Africa’s law enforcement structures, according to a draft report presented to Members of Parliament on Thursday evening. Advocate Norman Arendse, leading the evidence team, outlined findings compiled since October of last year. The draft report, now in the hands of MPs for

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Knysna Family Challenges Municipal Official Over Demolition Threat Amid Harassment Claims

KNYSNA, Western Cape – A long-standing Knysna family has approached the courts alleging harassment and intimidation by a local municipal housing official, claiming political motivations behind a sudden demolition order targeting their home. Nomabhongo Mani, representing her family, states they have occupied their plot in the Kayalethu settlement for decades and hold a valid title

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Mkhwebane Foundation Requests FBI Probe Into Phala Phala Cash Allegations

The Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane Foundation has formally requested that United States law enforcement authorities investigate the origins of the foreign currency stolen from President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala game farm in 2020. In submissions sent to the FBI, the U.S. Department of Justice, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, and the U.S. Treasury Department, the foundation

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