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Gauteng Legislature flags overspending and poor performance in key departments

The Gauteng Provincial Legislature has raised red flags across three major departments — Human Settlements, Roads and Transport, and Education — as committee oversight and annual performance reports for the 2024/25 and 2025/26 financial years were scrutinised this week. Despite widespread concerns over overspending, underspending, stalled programmes, and weak financial controls, two of the departments saw their oversight reports adopted without objection. - Human Settlements Under Fire for Overspending and […]

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State says Sandlana poses serious risk to the public, bail hearing postponed

The International Pentecostal Holiness Church (IPHC) leader, Mike Sandlana, will remain in custody after his bail application was postponed to 15 December to allow the State to present additional evidence. Sandlana appeared at the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on Wednesday, facing corruption charges for allegedly bribing a High Court judge. Sandlana was arrested alongside three others a few weeks ago, but is now the only one still behind bars. […]

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Ouaddou unfazed by AFCON break

Orlando Pirates coach, Abdeslam Ouaddou, says the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) breaks, comes at the right time for his players, despite the excellent run of form. The Buccaneers recently defeated Marumo Gallants 1-0 after extra time in the Carling Knockout Cup final in Polokwane, to securing their second trophy of the season. The Moroccan remains confident that the break — which runs from December 21 to January 18, […]

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Health Department urged to train healthcare workers on empathy and HIV support

HIV activist, Mluleki Zazini, has called on the Department of Health to provide comprehensive training for community healthcare workers to deliver empathetic and supportive HIV disclosure services. The National Association of People Living with HIV and AIDS (NAPWA) director made the recommendation at the HIV Stigma Index 2.0 launch, highlighting the urgent need to address discrimination and abuse against people living with HIV. Zazini who is also the Chairperson for […]

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Midrand couple’s child sex crimes case moves to High Court amid global dark-web links

The case against a Midrand couple accused of producing and distributing child sexual abuse material has intensified, with rights organisations and prosecutors highlighting the State’s extensive preparation ahead of their High Court trial. Darren Wilken, 35, and his girlfriend, 25-year-old Tiona Moodley, appeared briefly in the Randburg Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, where prosecutors confirmed nearly 1,000 charges against them. The case has now been transferred to the High Court, with […]

todayDecember 9, 2025 119

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Williams confident of Bafana’s World Cup group chances

Bafana Bafana captain, Ronwen Williams, believes that South Africa have a strong chance of advancing from their group at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Bafana were drawn in Group A during Friday's draw in Washington, where they will face Mexico, South Korea and one of four European nations. Denmark, North Macedonia, the Czech Republic and Ireland will compete in a play-off in March to determine who joins the group. "It […]

todayDecember 8, 2025 73

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Parolee among Saulsville massacre suspects – Masemola

SAPS National Commissioner, Fannie Masemola, says one of the three gunmen who opened fire on residents at the Saulsville hostel this past Saturday is a parolee who was released in September. The parolee and two accomplices allegedly stormed an illegal shebeen at the hostel and opened fire on patrons. Twenty-five people were caught in the crossfire - including 12 who died. Three of the deceased are children aged, 3, 12, […]

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SAfm host and co-accused released on bail in alleged Russian army recruitment scheme

Five people arrested at OR Tambo International Airport for allegedly recruiting South Africans to join the Russian military have been granted bail. On Monday, SAfm presenter Nonkululeko Mantula was released on R30 000 bail. Xolani Ntuli (46) was granted R15 000 bail, while Thulani Mazibuko (24), Siphamandla Chabalala (23) and Sifiso Mabena (21) were each granted R5 000 bail. The group faces charges under legislation that bars South Africans from […]

todayDecember 8, 2025 71

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Erasmus to remain Bok coach until 2031

Springbok coach, Rassie Erasmus, has had his contract extended by a further four years until 2031 by SA Rugby. SA Rugby President, Mr Mark Alexander, made the announcement to SA Rugby’s general meeting of member unions on Friday, stating that Erasmus will remain as head coach until the end of the 2031 Rugby World Cup in the United States of America. "This decision reflects not only Rassie’s remarkable track record […]

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