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Malema backs grassroots mayor system, defends Dunga

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader, Julius Malema, has outlined a major shift in the party's local government strategy, insisting that future mayors must emerge from ward-level leadership, while also rejecting personality-driven campaigning and defending newly appointed Gauteng Finance MEC, Nkululeko Dunga. Briefing the media in Johannesburg on Thursday, Malema said the new approach is aimed at strengthening grassroots accountability and reducing factionalism ahead of the 2026 local government elections. - […]

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“I don’t know Cat Matlala,” says Mashatile

Deputy President, Paul Mashatile, maintains that he does not know alleged crime kingpin, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala. Mashatile made the remarks while fielding questions from journalists on the sidelines of the Gauteng Investment Conference today. The deputy president came under scrutiny after being implicated by suspended police sergeant, Fannie Nkosi, during his testimony before the Madlanga Commission. The claim came after Nkosi's home was raided by police, who were allegedly searching […]

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Madlanga Commission | Bolhuis denies authorising additional sites for Gubis 85 Solutions

Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) Deputy Chief of Police, Commissioner Sean Bolhuis, has told the Madlanga Commission that he was not involved in, nor aware of, the allocation of additional ad hoc security sites to Gubis 85 Solutions. Testifying at the commission on Wednesday, Bolhuis insisted that those responsible for the contested allocations must be held accountable. He told the commission that while acting in the Asset Protection and Security […]

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Moerat to leave Stormers

The Stormers have confirmed that lock, Salmaan Moerat, will leave Cape Town at the end of the season to take up an opportunity in France. While the franchise has not disclosed which club he will be joining, Moerat has been widely linked with a move to Top 14 giants, La Rochelle. The announcement of his departure comes a day after the Bulls confirmed that utility back, David Kriel, will be […]

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EFF escalates pressure as ConCourt confirms Phala Phala judgment imminent

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in Gauteng say months of protests outside the Constitutional Court have yet to yield feedback on the delayed Phala Phala judgment, raising concerns about accountability and transparency in South Africa’s justice system. The matter stems from the 2020 theft of foreign currency from President Cyril Ramaphosa’s farm, a scandal that continues to divide political opinion and fuel demands for judicial clarity. EFF supporters have been […]

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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 […]

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Riverlea school blaze an act of sabotage: Maile

Gauteng Education MEC, Lebohang Maile, says the torching of classrooms at Riverlea Secondary School appears to be an act of sabotage. At least three classrooms, a laboratory and the school library were destroyed in the blaze, which broke out late last night. Emergency Management Services (EMS) firefighters say they responded to the incident at the school at 7:26 pm. The blaze has raised concern, as the school experienced a similar […]

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Madlanga Commission | Irregular, unauthorised deployments flagged at TMPD – Faro

Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) Chief of Police, Commissioner Yolande Faro, has revealed that the department uncovered unauthorised and irregular deployments of ad hoc security services last year. Faro testified before the Madlanga Commission on Tuesday, where she disclosed that embattled Tshwane CFO, Gareth Mnisi, requested the services via text message. She told the commission that the department flagged concerns over the alleged irregular appointments, prompting the introduction of stricter […]

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Ramaphosa warns of global economic impact as Middle East conflict deepens

President Cyril Ramaphosa has reiterated his call for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East, as escalating tensions between the United States, Israel and Iran continue to disrupt global oil markets and fuel economic uncertainty. "It should lead to a negotiated settlement, and we are hopeful that there will be a negotiated settlement that will bring this nightmare to an end, and we want it sooner rather than later. In […]

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Kriel to leave Bulls in July

The Bulls have confirmed that utility backline player, David Kriel, will leave the club in July to join French side La Rochelle. The 27-year old will bring an end to a six year stint with the Bulls, during which he made 143 appearances. A two-time Currie Cup champion, Kriel most recently started at fullback in the Bulls’ 25-21 Champions Cup round-of-16 loss to the Glasgow Warriors on Saturday. Kriel expressed […]

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