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Post office workers protest over government inaction

Disgruntled South African Post Office (SAPO) workers have accused government of failing to act on the long-running crisis facing the state-owned entity, including delays in its digitisation. Dozens of protesters marched to the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) in Hatfield, Pretoria, where they handed over a memorandum of demands to Minister, Solly Malatsi. Workers say they have gone nearly a decade without salary adjustments, while continuing to operate […]

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Mugabe’s son fined R600,000 and deported, co-accused jailed

The Alexandra Magistrate’s Court handed down judgment in the high-profile case involving, Bellarmine Mugabe, son of the late former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, and his co-accused Tobias Mugabe Matonhodze, following a shooting incident at their Hyde Park home in February. Mugabe was fined a combined R600,000 for offences related to a firearm incident and immigration violations, while Matonhodze was sentenced to three years’ imprisonment for multiple serious charges, including attempted […]

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Calls grow for accountability in textbook tender saga

Pressure is mounting for those implicated in the foundation phase textbook procurement saga to be held accountable. This follows the alleged awarding of a R1.6 million contract to Lighthouse Publishers (Pty) Ltd to produce textbooks. It is alleged that the company has no proven track record in delivering large-scale educational materials, and could have benefitted by more than R280 million from the publishing process. Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube, has […]

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Higher Education moves to stabilise NSFAS amid board resignations

The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) has moved to reassure students that the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) will continue operating without disruption, despite a wave of board resignations. In a statement released on Wednesday, the department said contingency measures are in place to ensure the scheme’s core mandate remains intact, including funding disbursements and operational functions. This follows the resignation of interim board chairperson, Dr Mugwena […]

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Madlanga Commission | Mogotsi files for Chaskalson’s recusal

Controversial North West businessman, Brown Mogotsi, has filed a formal complaint seeking the recusal of evidence leader Advocate Matthew Chaskalson at the Madlanga Commission. It is understood that Mogotsi submitted an affidavit over the weekend, forming the basis of his recusal application. Mogotsi's attorney, Makaula Sekgatja, confirmed that a formal application will be filed on Wednesday. "Chair we do confirm that there is an intended application for the recusal of […]

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SAFPU calls for action after Soweto Derby scuffle

The South African Football Players Union (SAFPU) has called for an investigation into the chaotic scenes that unfolded before kick-off in Sunday’s Soweto Derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates at a sold-out FNB Stadium. Before the match could begin, chaos erupted during the build-up as a violent clash between team officials and Pirates security personnel overshadowed the highly anticipated fixture. What began as routine warm-ups descended into a physical […]

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Gauteng needs 200 new schools as overcrowding crisis deepens – Maile

Gauteng Education MEC, Lebogang Maile, says the education system is under mounting pressure, with nearly half of all schools now operating beyond capacity as rapid urbanisation and migration continue to drive up learner numbers. Maile briefed the media at the Provincial Legislature on Tuesday, warning that the crisis has moved beyond education and now reflects broader population and economic pressures shaping the province. According to the MEC, learner enrolment has more […]

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Court grants Mkhwanazi and Lerutla bail amid public outcry

Protests erupted outside the Boksburg Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday as members of the Municipal Employees and Civil Servants Union (MECSU) and residents demonstrated following the bail ruling of Ekurhuleni City Manager, Kagiso Lerutla, and suspended Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Deputy Chief, Julius Mkhwanazi. Magistrate Emmanuel Magampa granted the two officials R30,000 bail each following lengthy arguments from both the State and the defence. Demonstrators, some carrying placards reading COE […]

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Madlanga Commission | Dlamini’s testimony contradicts Tshwane CFO on tender processes

Suspended Tshwane Metropolitan Police Department (TMPD) Deputy Chief of Police, Umashi Dhlamini, has given testimony before the Madlanga Commission that appears to contradict evidence presented by suspended City of Tshwane Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Gareth Mnisi, on procurement processes for ad hoc security services. Dhlamini maintained that no work would commence without a purchase order (PO) being issued first. This appeared to contradict Mnisi's version, in which he told the commission […]

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Petersen motivated ahead of Soweto Derby

Kaizer Chiefs captain, Brandon Petersen, says he is relishing the opportunity to lead from the front when Amakhosi face Orlando Pirates in Sunday’s sold-out Soweto derby at the FNB Stadium. The goalkeeper, who has been instrumental in Chiefs’ resurgence this season, was forced to watch from hospital when his side suffered a 3-0 defeat to their bitter rivals in February due to illness - a result that still serves as […]

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