# Parliament’s ad hoc committee will hear testimony from a new witness today, National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola. The committee is looking into allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, who completed his testimony on Wednesday. During his testimony at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, Masemola accused suspended Police minister Senzo Mchunu of violating […]
# The South African National Editors’ Forum has condemned the request by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi for an investigation into news media in the country. Testifying before Parliament’s ad-hoc committee, Mkhwanazi called for journalists to be investigated by the State Security Agency, lose their jobs and face imprisonment for alleged misinformation. Sanef says this […]
# US president Donald Trump says Israel and Hamas have agreed on the first phase of the Gaza 20-point peace plan that will allow for the swift release of all hostages. This announcement follows days of negotiations between Israel and Hamas in Egypt. Trump says Israel will withdraw their military from the Gaza Strip to […]
# Soccer: South Africa has been eliminated from the Under-20 World Cup in Chile, following a 3-1 defeat to Colombia in the round of 16. Joel Canchimbo opened the scoring for the South Americans in the seventh minute, but Amajita managed to equalise through Mfundo Vilakazi’s penalty kick. Two goals late in the second half […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa says through the South Africa-Ireland Joint Commission for Cooperation, the two nations have maintained cordial relations rooted in mutual respect, shared values, and a common commitment to multilateralism. South Africa is Ireland’s largest trading partner in Africa, with imports ranging from aircraft to data processing machinery to pharmaceutical products. Speaking during his […]
# The DA in Gauteng has accused premier Panyaza Lesufi and his ANC allies of exploiting the Tembisa Hospital Special Investigating Unit report for cheap political gain. The SIU probe uncovered three coordinated syndicates, responsible for the looting of over two-billion-rand meant for healthcare. The DA’s provincial leader, Solly Msimanga, says Lesufi’s government response to the […]
# Parliament’s portfolio committee on Public Service and Administration has welcomed the precautionary suspension of Public Investment Corporation chief investment officer, Kabelo Rikhotso. His suspension follows allegations of misconduct made against him in a whistleblower report. The committee has encouraged the PIC to ensure that the investigation is conducted with full independence, rigour, and transparency. […]
# Today is World Sight Day, a day that aims to raise awareness about the importance of maintaining healthy vision. The theme this year is #LoveYourEyes. This day also highlights the global effort to eliminate preventable blindness and improve the quality of life for individuals with vision loss. Worldwide, 2.2-billion people have near or distant visual impairments, […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Defence and Military Veterans minister, Angie Motshekga, to serve as acting president, as both the president and deputy president, Paul Mashatile, are currently out of the country. Ramaphosa undertook an official visit to Ireland on Wednesday and will today attend the Global Gateway Forum in Brussels, Belgium. Mashatile is […]
