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Madlanga Commission | Nkosi under scrutiny over job applications, tenders and associations

The Madlanga commission has uncovered multiple job application receipt form, that Sergent Fannie Nkosi shared with Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) Deputy Head, Umashi Dlamini in August last year. Nkosi allegedly obtained the documents from suspended MMC for Corporate and Shared Services, Kholofelo Morodi. The commission noted that while the forms indicate a processing period of up to 12 weeks, Dlamini received them within just three weeks of submission. Nkosi maintains that he shared the applications as a follow-up after […]

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Behind the spectacle | Young technicians power Africa’s biggest stage at Move Afrika

While thousands of fans prepare for the lights and music at Move Afrika this Friday, a quieter story is unfolding behind the scenes — that of young South Africans gaining experience in a high-pressure global production environment. YNews caught up with two rising technicians from the Gearhouse Youth Academy, whose work will be largely invisible to the crowd but is critical to the success of one of the continent’s most ambitious live events. Move Afrika, an initiative by Global Citizen, […]

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Over 300,000 unroadworthy vehicles raise Easter Road death fears

As millions prepare to hit the roads this Easter, Transport Minister Barbara Creecy, has raised alarm over a major safety risk - revealing that more than 300,000 public transport vehicles in South Africa are unroadworthy, heightening fears of a deadly combination of mechanical failure and human error during one of the busiest periods on the roads. Creecy made the remarks while launching the 2026 Easter Road Safety Campaign along the N3 in Gauteng, warning that while human error remains the […]

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Nigerian King recognition in East London sparks constitutional concerns

  Legal expert, Elton Hart, says allowing the recognition of a Nigerian King in East London will create a parallel structure that falls outside South Africa’s constitutional framework. A viral video showing the crowning of a figure identified as Igwe Ndigbo Na East London, Chief Solomon Ogbonna Eziko, has triggered widespread reaction across social media. Hart argues that the king is not recognised in terms of the country's constitution. "So that means not recognising this king simply means we are […]

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Broos slams CAF over Senegal AFCON decision

Bafana Bafana coach, Hugo Broos has, criticised the Confederation of African Football (CAF), accusing the body of inconsistency in its decision-making. Broos was reacting to the CAF Appeals Board’s controversial decision to strip Senegal of their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title, which they had won 1-0 against Morocco in a dramatic final on January 18. "What I can say is CAF have shown again there is no consistency in decisions," Broos said. He was speaking after announcing his 23-man […]

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Madlanga Commission | Nkosi admits brother secured TMPD tender, implicates Malema

Sergeant Fannie Nkosi has admitted at the Madlanga Commission that his brother’s company was among the successful bidders for a tender at the Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) during the metro's 2024/2025 financial year. The commission heard that WhatsApp exchanges between Nkosi and City of Tshwane CFO, Gareth Mnisi, revealed discussions around individuals linked to the tender process. In the messages, Mnisi asks Nkosi to identify Sipho Nkomo and Joe Mabunda, both members of the TMPD bid evaluation committee, after […]

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Ramaphosa defends Eskom restructuring amid labour backlash

President Cyril Ramaphosa has stood firm on plans to restructure power utility Eskom, despite mounting opposition from organised labour. Speaking at a summit on Thursday, Ramaphosa said the move, including the creation of an independent state-owned transmission entity (TSO), is aimed at attracting investment and transforming South Africa’s energy sector. The proposal, first outlined during the State of the Nation Address, has drawn sharp criticism from labour unions, including COSATU and the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM). Unions have staged […]

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SA assures stable fuel supply amid Middle East tensions

  Government has reassured South Africans that the country’s fuel supply remains stable, despite the escalating conflict in the Middle East. The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources says fuel shipments for March and early April were secured in advance and are already being delivered. However, global oil prices have risen above 100 dollars per barrel and are expected to place upward pressure on domestic fuel costs. "As a net importer of petroleum products, South Africa remains inherently exposed to […]

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African football figures slam CAF decision to strip Senegal of AFCON title

Several active and former footballers across the African continent have slammed the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) decision to strip s of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title and award it to Morocco, calling it an embarrassment for African football. CAF confirmed the ruling on Tuesday night, two months after a chaotic final, with its Appeal Board declaring that Senegal had forfeited the match after walking off the pitch during their clash with hosts Morocco in January. The […]

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