# ActionSA Johannesburg regional secretary, Lebo Mokoka, has welcomed the Patriotic Alliance’s suspension of deputy president Kenny Kunene and his resignation as mayoral committee member for Transport. This follows scrutiny over Kunene’s links to businessman ‘KT’ ‘Molefe, accused in DJ Sumbody’s murder. Speaking to Newzroom Afrika, Mokoka urged mayor Dada Morero to swiftly fill the […]
# The Patriotic Alliance has suspended its deputy president, Kenny Kunene, who also resigned as Johannesburg councillor and mayoral committee member for Transport. This follows scrutiny over his links to businessman Katiso KT Molefe, accused of orchestrating DJ Sumbody’s murder. Kunene says he was at Molefe’s home for a media interview during a police raid. […]
# The South African Cabin Crew Association has called for accountability from Airports Company South Africa following a security breach at OR Tambo Airport. A passenger boarded a flight to Ethiopia with two training hand grenades in checked luggage, only discovered upon arrival. ACSA has since terminated its contract with Aviation Coordination Services, responsible for […]
# ANC deputy president Paul Mashatile has urged African leaders to unite and drive economic transformation through homegrown solutions. Speaking at the Liberation Movement Summit in Johannesburg, Mashatile called for action beyond symbolism to tackle poverty and the legacy of colonialism. He highlighted the informal cross-border sector, accounting for 43-percent of Africa’s gross domestic product, […]
# Cape Town lawyer Sarah Burger has been cleared of all charges in the 171-million Fort Hare fraud case in the East London Specialised Commercial Crimes Court after a 17-month legal ordeal. Burger, who was the whistleblower on the corruption at the university, now plans to sue the police and the National Prosecuting Authority. She […]
# The Supreme Court of Appeal has granted the National Prosecuting Authority leave to appeal a previous ruling that discharged corruption, fraud, and money laundering charges against former KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Economic Development and Tourism, Mike Mabuyakhulu. Newzroom Afrika reports that the case relates to the 2012 North Sea Jazz Festival, which never took place despite the […]
# The DA has questioned whether Zandile Mafe had the tools needed to access Parliament ahead of the 2022 fire. DA MP Frederik Badenhorst raised the issue during a Joint Standing Committee briefing on Parliament’s financial management. The Hawks defended their investigation, saying they acted lawfully and had strong evidence linking Mafe to arson. Badenhorst […]
# The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association has elected Mtho Xulu as its new chairperson. De Villiers Botha returns as deputy chair, with Nicola Cencelli as treasurer. Frank Spencer continues as spokesperson, supported by Antje Klauss-Vorreiter and Jonathan Frick. The ten-member board, including new member Mike Mangnall, assumes office as solar energy gains momentum. Outgoing […]
# The Development Bank of Southern Africa says the reconstruction of South Africa’s Parliament is progressing well, with practical completion expected by November 2026. The buildings will be ready for use by early 2027, in time for the State of the Nation Address. DBSA executive Chuene Ramphele says the nearly 3.5-billion-rand project includes refurbishing the […]
