# Financial technology firm Verto has warned that a proposed policy making strategic petroleum stockholding mandatory could strengthen South Africa’s fuel security but increase costs for importers. The draft policy requires the State to hold 60 days of strategic fuel stocks, while wholesalers and importers must maintain 21 days of mandatory reserves. Verto says the […]
# Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs minister Velenkosini Hlabisa has officially proclaimed 4 November in the Government Gazette as the date for the local government election. He spoke to the SABC, urging eligible citizens to register before the voters’ roll closes at midnight. Hlabisa encouraged communities to use the ballot box to hold councilors accountable, […]
# Two South African innovators have been shortlisted for the 2026 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation. Chemical engineer professor Dyllon Randall was recognised for developing a urine-to-fertiliser recovery system, while biomedical researcher Sincengile Ntshingila was shortlisted for creating a virtual tissue culture training platform. The finalists will compete in Johannesburg in October for the top […]
# Soccer: The South African Football Association says more than 100-million-rand from its 218-million-rand FIFA World Cup prizemoney will be invested in soccer development and administration. Finance Committee chairperson Mxolisi Sibam says the decision reflects players’ wishes to strengthen grassroots soccer to produce future national stars. Local Premier Soccer League clubs will also benefit, with […]
# Former Eskom contractor Michael Lomas has been handed a 15-year prison sentence, wholly suspended for five years, by the High Court in Johannesburg, after pleading guilty to fraud, theft and corruption linked to the 1.4-billion-rand Kusile Power Station corruption case. The 79-year-old admitted facilitating bribe payments to secure a tender, including cash and rental […]
# ActionSA has called on Ekurhuleni city manager Kagiso Lerutla to immediately terminate the employment of suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi. The party says senior officials must uphold the highest standards of integrity and accountability. ActionSA spokesperson Tumelo Tshabalala argues that failing to act undermines public confidence and weakens governance. He says […]
# Investigating Directorate Against Corruption Head of Investigations Matthews Sesoko has urged the Madlanga Commission not to conclude that the directorate is institutionally compromised. Sesoko described the matters under scrutiny as isolated incidents, saying IDAC has committed staff, sound structures and a strong record in fighting corruption. He recommended fully implementing the directorate’s operations manual, […]
# The Investigating Directorate against Corruption’s head of investigations, Matthews Sesoko, says he warned former head Andrea Johnson about Police minister Senzo Mchunu’s chief of staff, Cedric Nkabinde. Sesoko told the Madlanga commission he raised concerns over what he describes as Nkabinde’s dishonest conduct. He highlighted a history of untrustworthy behavior, pointing out that Nkabinde […]
# The Johannesburg Metro Police Department has arrested two 43-year-old Chinese nationals after recovering suspected stolen copper sheets worth an estimated 16-million-rand during an intelligence-driven operation in Booysens. JMPD spokesperson Xolani Fihla says Tactical Response Unit officers traced the shipment to a warehouse following information linked to a Durban theft case. The confirmed the suspects […]
