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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 […]

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Madlanga Commission | Mkhwanazi grilled over van Wyk voice notes

The Madlanga Commission has heard a series of voice notes allegedly sent to suspended Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Deputy Chief of Police, Julius Mkhwanazi, by Medicare 24 CEO Mike van Wyk, raising questions about a possible exchange of favours. In one voice note, van Wyk is heard asking Mkhwanazi to facilitate blue-light privileges for his associate, suggesting he would offer him money in return. Mkhwanazi has denied receiving kickbacks […]

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Magistrate Olivier is “a racist of note”, says Malema

  Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader, Julius Malema, has lashed out at Magistrate Twanet Olivier of the East London Magistrate’s Court, describing her as "a racist of note". This after Olivier sentenced the politician to five years behind bars and a R60 000 fine. Malema was sentenced to 5 years imprisonment for the unlawful possession of a firearm, 2 years imprisonment for the unlawful possession of ammunition, and fines of […]

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Cupido ready to step up in Kekana’s absence

Mamelodi Sundowns defender, Keanu Cupido, says he is ready to shoulder the responsibility in Saturday’s CAF Champions League semi-final second leg, in the absence of the suspended Grant Kekana. Kekana was red-carded in the first leg on Sunday and will miss the return fixture at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. His suspension leaves Cupido as the most experienced option available in central defence, despite having made only eight appearances in the […]

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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. […]

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Madlanga Commission | Mkhwanazi under fire over contradictory statements

Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) Deputy Chief of Police, Julius Mkhwanazi, has told the Madlanga Commission that an IPID investigator guided him on how to frame statements related to a controversial 2023 operation. Mkhwanazi testified at the commission on Wednesday amid scrutiny over inconsistencies in two statements he submitted about the operation. In an initial statement dated 2 May 2023, Mkhwanazi said Constables Kasher-Lee Stols and Adrian McKenzie informed […]

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Batohi defends NPA record on TRC cases despite structural hurdles

Former National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP), Shamila Batohi, has defended the National Prosecuting Authority’s (NPA) efforts to pursue justice in long-delayed apartheid-era cases, telling the TRC Cases Inquiry that meaningful progress was made despite deep institutional challenges. Batohi, who led the NPA from February 2019 until January 2026, testified before the inquiry chaired by Justice Sisi Khampepe, which is probing delays in prosecuting cases where amnesty was denied by […]

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Tyla becomes most nominated African artist in AMA history

South African Grammy Award-winning artist, Tyla, has become the most nominated African Artist in the history of the American Music Awards (AMA). The music sensation bagged four nominations at this year's AMAs, including Best Afrobeats Artist, Best Female R&B artist, as well as Social Song of the Year and Best Music Video for her single Chanel. Tyla will go up against music heavyweights such as Summer Walker, SZA, Kehlani, and […]

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SA ‘A’ team back on rugby calendar

The South African 'A' rugby team will return to action this year, when they square up against the Zimbabwe Sables, as a curtain-raiser to the Springboks’ season opener against the Barbarians in Gqeberha on 20 June. The SA 'A' side last played in 2022, when they took on Munster and the Bristol Bears in the UK, under the guidance of Springbok assistant coach, Mzwandile Stick. Zimbabwe, who are also preparing […]

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Madlanga Commission | Mkhwanazi accused of evading testimony

The Madlanga Commission has raised concerns that suspended Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Deputy Chief of Police, Julius Mkhwanazi, may have misled the inquiry regarding his absence from proceedings. Mkhwanazi had told the commission, a day before he was due to testify, that he needed to attend his mother’s funeral. However, the commission says records obtained from Home Affairs indicate that Petunia Mkhwanazi, whom Mkhwanazi had previously named as his […]

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