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Mkhwanazi labels ‘blue lights saga’ charges a political ploy

Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) deputy chief, Julius Mkhwanazi, has accused unnamed individuals of using the so-called "Blue Lights Saga" to derail his chances of becoming EMPD chief. Mkhwanazi appeared before the Germiston Magistrates’ Court on Friday alongside alleged underworld figure, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, and EMPD fleet manager, Christ Steyn. The trio face six counts of corruption, fraud and defeating the ends of justice, while Matlala also appeared on […]

todayAugust 28, 2026 45

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Two more South Africans among scores missing after Nepal floods

Two more South Africans have been reported missing after catastrophic flash floods swept through parts of Nepal and Tibet. The latest report brings the number of missing South Africans to six, after the Nepal Tourism Board confirmed on Wednesday that four South Africans travelling with Alpine Eco Trek remain unaccounted for. More than 1,000 people remain missing, while Nepalese police say over 350 people have died. Authorities have warned that […]

todayAugust 27, 2026 144

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Lamola welcomes Dlamini-Zuma’s vote-buying claims retraction

International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Ronald Lamola, says African National Congress (ANC) veteran, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma’s, withdrawal of remarks attributing a circulating voice note about the party’s internal elections to him vindicates his position.  "Her statement vindicates what I have maintained from the outset: the voice note is not mine, and I was not involved in the conduct falsely attributed to me," Lamola said.  In a retraction posted on X […]

todayAugust 26, 2026 48

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Ramaphosa challenges political opponents to help tackle SA’s water crisis

President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa’s water crisis can be tackled through the same coordinated approach that helped end years of load shedding. Responding to Democratic Alliance (DA) MP, George Michalakis, in Parliament on Tuesday, Ramaphosa defended his National Water Action Plan, saying it addresses the structural problems behind unreliable water supply and sewage pollution. "The National Water Action Plan is based on a thorough analysis of the root causes […]

todayAugust 25, 2026 26

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Sports Minister demands SAFA return R13m allocated for VAR

Sports Minister, Gayton Mackenzie, has demanded that the South African Football Association (SAFA) return the R13 million allocated towards the introductions of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology in the Premier Soccer League (PSL).  "I wrote SAFA a letter where I said, 'Return my money'." Speaking at the SA Sport Awards at Sun City on Sunday, McKenzie expressed frustration over the lack of progress in introducing VAR to the PSL. McKenzie […]

todayAugust 24, 2026 86

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CPUT SRC condemns campus fires, backs independent investigations

The Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) Student Representative Council (SRC) has condemned the burning and destruction of university property amid ongoing tensions at the institution. Central SRC President, Liyabulela Gela, says the student leadership supports independent investigations into fires reported at the institution, including incidents dating back to 2023. Speaking during a briefing on Friday, Gela insisted that the SRC has "nothing to hide" and wants credible investigations into […]

todayAugust 21, 2026 45

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Macpherson flags safety gaps after building collapses across SA

Public Works and Infrastructure, Minister Dean Macpherson, says South Africa does not lack laws governing construction, but weak enforcement, poor oversight and non-compliance are putting lives at risk. Macpherson made the remarks on Thursday as he released findings from investigations into several building and construction collapses, including two incidents in Gauteng that claimed the lives of 12 people. One of the most serious incidents occurred in Doornkop, Soweto, on 28 […]

todayAugust 20, 2026 35

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Ramaphosa objects to Madonsela appointment as impeachment evidence leader

President Cyril Ramaphosa has thrown another spanner into Parliament’s Section 89 impeachment process, objecting to the appointment of Advocate Thandazani Madonsela, as the committee’s preferred evidence leader. In a letter submitted on Tuesday to the Speaker of the National Assembly and the chairperson of the impeachment committee, Ramaphosa argued that Madonsela presents a potential conflict of interest that could undermine his ability to lead evidence impartially. The President referred to […]

todayAugust 19, 2026 38

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Electricity pricing overhaul promises greater transparency for consumers

As South Africa moves further away from the era of load shedding and load reduction, the focus is shifting to another pressing concern for households and businesses: the cost of keeping the lights on. Electricity and Energy Minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says load reduction has already been eliminated in seven of the country’s nine provinces, well ahead of the department’s October target. He says the remaining load reduction in Gauteng and […]

todayAugust 18, 2026 36