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Calls mounts for Ekurhuleni city manager’s suspension amid fraud case

Calls are mounting for the immediate suspension of Ekurhuleni City Manager, Kagiso Lerutla, following his arrest. Lerutla who was arrested at OR Tambo International Airport, faces charges of fraud, corruption and defeating the ends of justice. The 40 year old appeared before the Boksburg Magistrate’s Court alongside suspended Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) deputy chief, Julius Mkhwanazi on Monday. According to police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe, he was initially arrested for speeding […]

todayApril 21, 2026 76 2

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Gauteng records surge in Malaria cases and deaths

The Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) has recorded a concerning surge in Malaria infections and related deaths in the province. The department's surveillance data shows that 414 cases and 11 deaths were confirmed between January and March 2026, a sharp increase from the same period in 2025, which recorded 230 cases and just one death. Health officials say the trend points to increased transmission and a heightened risk to residents. […]

todayApril 20, 2026 107

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Mkhwanazi targets ‘Big Five’ with national crime-fighting project

KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, has been appointed to head a new national crime-fighting initiative focused on dismantling organised syndicates across South Africa. The so-called "Big Five" cartel has emerged as a key target in KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s expanded crime-fighting mandate, as he prepares to lead a new national anti-crime project. "This was not a syndicate involved in ordinary criminality. They planned to capture government structures," Mkhwanazi said. […]

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“The higher the office, the stricter the standard” – Legal expert

Legal expert, Leo Maphosa, says the Judicial Service Commission's (JSC) finding that Eastern Cape Judge President, Selby Mbenenge's, conduct amounts to gross misconduct could mark a significant shift in how the judiciary enforces discipline.  Maphosa says the ruling is notable because it overturns an earlier finding by the Judicial Conduct Tribunal, which had concluded that Mbenenge's actions constituted misconduct, but not gross misconduct.  This comes as Mbenenge faces the possibility […]

todayApril 16, 2026 73

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Roelf Meyer’s appointment as US ambassador met with mixed reactions

Political analyst, Sipho Seete, has slammed the appointment of Roelf Meyer as South Africa’s ambassador to the United States, describing it as a "shameful, spineless capitulation" that undermines the aspirations of the black majority. Seete criticised President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision, alleging a long-standing relationship between the two has influenced key policy directions. "From close quarters, I witnessed the inappropriate personal friendship and political relationship between Cyril Ramaphosa and Roelf Meyer. […]

todayApril 15, 2026 108

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Malema confident ahead of pre-sentencing as State pushes for jail time

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader, Julius Malema, says he remains confident that "justice will prevail" as he prepares for his pre-sentencing hearing on Wednesday at the East London Magistrate’s Court. Malema was found guilty in October last year by Magistrate, Twanet Olivier, on multiple charges, including unlawful possession and discharge of a firearm, reckless endangerment, and failure to take reasonable precautions. The charges stem from a July 2018 EFF rally […]

todayApril 14, 2026 60

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NPA to prosecute officials implicated in Life Esidimeni tragedy

Nearly a decade after the tragedy shocked the nation, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has confirmed it will prosecute individuals implicated in the deaths of mental healthcare patients during the Life Esidimeni transfer. The incident, which unfolded between 2015 and 2016, claimed the lives of at least 141 psychiatric patients who were moved from licensed facilities to unregistered and ill-equipped non-governmental organisations (NGO's) and hospitals. Speaking to eNCA, NPA spokesperson, […]

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Whistleblower calls for stronger protection as government releases new bill

Whistleblower, Patricia Mashale, says a truly safe South Africa for whistleblowers is one where anyone who retaliates against them is prosecuted and handed the maximum sentence, with no room for leniency. Her remarks follow the unveiling of the Protected Disclosures Bill by Justice and Constitutional Development Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi, on Thursday, legislation aimed at strengthening safeguards for those who come forward. Government says that while the current Protection of Disclosures Act […]

todayApril 9, 2026 63

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Lenacapavir rollout set to transform South Africa’s HIV prevention – Motsoaledi

  Health Minister, Aaron Motsoaledi, says South Africa’s rollout of the breakthrough HIV prevention drug Lenacapavir will prioritise high-risk groups, including adolescent girls and young women. He says access to the drug will be available at 350 selected health facilities once it is officially launched by President Cyril Ramaphosa. These include pregnant and breastfeeding women, as well as high-risk groups such as sex workers and men who have sex with […]

todayApril 8, 2026 102