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O’Sullivan to have his day in Parliament on Tuesday

Forensic investigator, Paul O'Sullivan, has agreed to testify in person before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee probing alleged corruption and political interference within South Africa’s criminal justice system. O'Sullivan had previously requested to appear virtually before the committee from London, citing security concerns.  However, Members of Parliament rejected the request, accusing him of undermining the committee’s work. The controversial investigator's decision to physically appear comes a week after the Speaker of […]

todayFebruary 9, 2026 22

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EFF door open for Ndlozi, but remains shut for Shivambu: Malema 

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader, Julius Malema, says the door remains open for Mbuyiseni Ndlozi to return to the party, but firmly shut for his former deputy, Floyd Shivambu. Speaking to the public broadcaster, Malema said he would "roll out the red carpet" for Ndlozi should he choose to rejoin to the EFF. Ndlozi, one of the EFF’s founding members, resigned in February last year after being accused of involvement […]

todayFebruary 6, 2026 87

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Police probe attempted hit on Madlanga-linked figure

Gauteng police have launched a manhunt for suspects linked to the attempted hit on a former police officer, Wiandre Pretorius in Boksburg. Pretorius, whose name was mentioned by a witness at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, was ambushed outside his home, shortly after leaving a nearby fuel station. He was allegedly implicated by the late Marius van der Merwe, known as Witness D, who accused the former cop of being […]

todayFebruary 5, 2026 39

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DA leadership contest upended as Steenhuisen bows out

Democratic Alliance (DA) leader, John Steenhuisen, has officially bowed out of the party's leadership race, saying he will not seek re-election and will instead focus on his ministerial responsibilities. Speaking at the Riverside Hotel in eThekwini, he reflected on his two terms as federal leader, saying his tenure would be remembered for guiding the DA from the opposition benches into national government. He says his next mission is to build on […]

todayFebruary 4, 2026 17

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Bester launches legal bid to move from Ebongweni to Leeuwkop

Convicted murderer and rapist, Thabo Bester, has filed court papers challenging his transfer to the country’s most secure prison, the Ebongweni Super Maximum Correctional Facility in KwaZulu Natal. Bester had been held at the Kgosi Mampuru II Correctional Centre in Pretoria, following his dramatic escape from the Mangaung Correctional Centre in 2022. In his application, Bester is seeking to be transferred to the Leeuwkop Correctional Facility, or a comparable centre […]

todayFebruary 3, 2026 54

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Trump threatens to sue Trevor Noah over Epstein remarks

  United States President, Donald Trump, has threatened to sue South African comedian Trevor Noah over remarks he made about the late convicted sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein. Noah pulled no punches during his stint as host of the 68th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, where his commentary drew widespread attention and controversy. The latest Epstein files have named several high-profile individuals, including former South African president Jacob Zuma, former US […]

todayFebruary 2, 2026 110

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SA cinemas boycott Melania Trump documentary

South African cinemas have announced plans to boycott Melania Trump's documentary, which premieres globally today. Local distributor of international movies, Filmfinity, says it has decided not to release the documentary in South Africa, citing strained diplomatic relations between Washington and Pretoria, driven by disagreements over several international policy positions. Tensions between the two countries have been heightened by remarks from US President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly claimed that a […]

todayJanuary 30, 2026 42

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Actors applaud move to classify creatives as employees

South African Guild of Actors chairperson, Jack Devnarain, says government’s move to classify creatives as standard employees is long overdue, following years of calls for stronger labour protections in the industry. Labour and Employment Minister, Nomakhosazana Meth, announced earlier this week that performers will now fall under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, after publishing a notice of intention. The change will entitle actors and crew members to benefits including […]

todayJanuary 29, 2026 68

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Mngwevu remembered as a leader defined by compassion

The family of Ekurhuleni MMC for Roads and Transport, Andile Mngwevu, has described him as a man whose life was defined by humility, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to serving others. Mngwevu's remains, along with those of three others, were recovered in Mozambique yesterday after they were swept away by floods in the Chókwè region earlier this month. The week-long search came to an abrupt end when the vehicle they […]

todayJanuary 28, 2026 31