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Legal expert, Leo Maphosa, says the defence in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial is in no way obligated to inherit the state's blind spots. Maphosa says they are within their right to excavate what the prosecution buried beneath silence. The state has officially concluded its case in the trial that began in 2022. The focus will now move sharply to the defence as the five men accused of Meyiwa's murder […]

As turmoil deepens over alleged corruption within the country's security cluster, the President has granted the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry wide-ranging powers. President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga to lead the commission set up to investigate explosive claims made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. The commission will probe several key law enforcement entities, including the South African Police Service (SAPS), the  National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), the State Security […]

The man accused of killing Ekurhuleni Chief Auditor, Mpho Mafole, was out on bail at the time of the murder. This emerged at the Kempton Magistrate Court, where 40-year-old Goodwill Ntshalintshali made his first appearance. The state says Ntshalintshali is also facing another pending murder case where he allegedly fatally shot Bongani Mfihlo in September 2023. He now stands accused of the assassination of Mafole, who was gunned down in […]

Axed Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr. Nobuhle Nkabane, says she will prove that she is not the person critics have made her out to be. The embattled politician was fired as the Minister of Higher Education and Training yesterday, following the fallout over the controversial Sector Education and Training bodies (SETA) board appointments, which cast a cloud over her leadership. The former minister says her dismissal did not […]

Members of Parliament have criticised Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Nobuhle Nkabane, for failing to attend a scheduled portfolio committee meeting. The Minister was expected to provide an update on the controversial appointments to the Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) board, a matter that has drawn significant scrutiny and cast a cloud over her leadership. Instead, Nkabane is said to be in the Eastern Cape, where she […]

  Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie has given fans a glimpse of hope as he forges ahead with efforts to reduce the high cost of Springbok rugby tickets. McKenzie revealed plans to meet with South African Rugby (SARU), saying the goal is to make national rugby games more accessible to ordinary South Africans. The high cost of tickets has long been a point of frustration, with many supporters […]

South African rapper and songwriter K.O. whose real name is Ntokozo Mdluli, has urged artists to remember the power of their voices in educating and inspiring change. Speaking on Siwe Mpofu-Walsh’s podcast, K.O. shared a wealth of insight, criticising artists who downplay their influence and the potential impact of their platforms. "In essence, you are a vessel or a portal to which certain things can be transmitted, and by depriving […]

Governance expert, Professor Sam Koma, says a commission of inquiry is the most effective way to test the veracity of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s allegations of deep-rooted corruption within the South African Police Service (SAPS). Mkhwanazi dropped bombshells in a fiery media briefing, implicating Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu, and Deputy National Commissioner, Shadrack Sibiya, of interfering with sensitive investigations. This includes allegations that the pair colluded in dissolving […]

Business owner and strategist, Sne "The Marketer" Mkhize,  is encouraging young and aspiring entrepreneurs to grow their brands steadily, stressing the importance of identifying red flags before signing any contracts. "Many young entrepreneurs feel so intimidated starting out in the business industry that they are even ashamed to ask for help. I always say it's better to delay a deal than to spend years recovering from it," says Mkhize. Mkhize […]