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Revised White Paper on Local Government sparks division ahead of elections

The Revised White Paper on Local Government (WPLG) has drawn mixed reactions, with some welcoming the proposed reforms as an opportunity to rebuild and transform local government, while others warn they could have serious consequences for communities and municipal administration.  President Cyril Ramaphosa officially launched the revised framework in Boksburg on Thursday, nearly three decades after the original White Paper on Local Government was adopted in 1998.  The policy framework […]

todayOctober 23, 2026 35

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Fuel levy relief in the spotlight as pressure mounts on Godongwana ahead of mini-budget

With some petrol grades climbing to over R30 a litre and household budgets under pressure, Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, is facing calls for a fuel levy relief when he tables the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) on Wednesday. The mid-term budget comes as rising fuel prices add to the financial strain on households and businesses, with calls growing for Treasury to consider relief for motorists while balancing its spending priorities. […]

todayOctober 20, 2026 61 2

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I’m not back for revenge: Masemola

National Police Commissioner, Fannie Masemola, says he is not returning to the South African Police Service (SAPS) to seek revenge. He says his return is an opportunity to reflect on the values that must guide leadership, particularly when circumstances test resolve, convictions, and faith in institutions. Masemola resumed his full duties on Monday after President Cyril Ramaphosa lifted his suspension last week. The country's top cop returns to office after […]

todayOctober 19, 2026 21

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Masemola to return to duty on Monday

National Police Commissioner, Fannie Masemola, is expected back in his blue uniform on Monday after President Cyril Ramaphosa lifted his April suspension, nearly a month after the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) withdrew criminal charges against him. National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP), Advocate Andy Mothibi, concluded that the case against Masemola lacked reasonable prospects of a successful prosecution. Masemola's return will bring Lieutenant-General, Puleng Dimpane's, stint as acting police commissioner […]

todayOctober 16, 2026 330

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US-SA ties sink deeper as Bozell blasts Pretoria

South Africa's already strained relationship with the United States has taken another turn, with Washington's ambassador to South Africa accusing Pretoria of effectively rejecting a path to repairing bilateral ties. US Ambassador to South Africa, Leo Brent Bozell III, has been summoned by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) for the third time in nine months, with Pretoria raising concerns over what it describes as "undiplomatic conduct". The […]

todaySeptember 30, 2026 38

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Matlala rejoins main Medicare24 corruption case

Alleged underworld kingpin, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, his two companies and 13 co-accused are set to appear together in the main Medicare24 corruption case before the Pretoria Regional Court. The Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crime Court has postponed the matter to 29 September, when Matlala is expected to rejoin his co-accused. The accused face charges linked to the alleged irregular awarding of a R228 million South African Police Service (SAPS) health services […]

todaySeptember 25, 2026 26

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Masemola’s charges withdrawn, top cop eyes reinstatement

Suspended National Police Commissioner, Fannie Masemola, has described his legal battle over the controversial SAPS tender charges as a "difficult and painful journey" after the Pretoria Magistrates' Court withdrew all four charges against him. The legal cloud hanging over Masemola has now lifted, with the court formally withdrawing all four Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)-related charges against him. Masemola appeared briefly in court on Tuesday in connection with the controversial […]

todaySeptember 22, 2026 37

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Man accused of threatening to kill women in viral Sandton video released on warning

Zimbabwean businessman, Lawrence Mudzinganyama, who was arrested after allegedly threatening to kill women at a Sandton restaurant, has been released on warning. The incident was captured on video and widely circulated on social media after the women allegedly rejected his romantic advances. Mudzinganyama is expected to appear in the Randburg Magistrates' Court on 1 October. Police say his release will give investigators time to gather evidence and establish a prima […]

todaySeptember 21, 2026 114

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Millions spent on anti-illegal immigration protests, but not enough for GBV: Activist

Community members and gender-based violence activists have questioned the government's priorities, asking how millions of rand can be spent on deploying security resources during anti-illegal immigration protests while the country's GBV and femicide crisis remains under-resourced. A visibly distraught GBV activist, Sihle Sibisi, has slammed government over what she describes as a failure to show the same urgency in tackling violence against women and girls. Sibisi, from the Kwanele Foundation, […]

todaySeptember 15, 2026 46