# Hawks Lieutenant-Colonel Nkoana Sebola has told the Madlanga commission about screenshots of messages allegedly exchanged between businessman Tumelo Ngu and alleged police informant, Alpha. An initial tip-off led authorities to the Aeroton cocaine bust in Johannesburg in July 2021, where about 715-kilograms of cocaine worth more than 300-million-rand was seized. Sebola told evidence leader […]
# Climate expert Trevor Abrahams has warned South Africa cannot afford to become complacent about the threat of El Niño and its impact on weather patterns. He told News24 the rising climate variability continues to pose serious risks to agriculture, water security and vulnerable communities. Abrahams stresses the importance of strengthening early-warning systems, disaster preparedness […]
# Gauteng Transport MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela has called on more residents to take advantage of the Gautrain’s KlevaMova discount programme, with about six-thousand users approved so far. Speaking to SABC News during the Gautrain’s 16th anniversary celebrations, Diale-Tlabela said the initiative aims to make the rail service more affordable and accessible to lower-income commuters. She […]
# Gautrain Board chairperson Mfanelo Ntsobi has praised the rail network’s performance as it marks its 16th anniversary. Speaking to SABC News, Ntsobi highlighted 13 consecutive clean audits, job creation and the successful transition to greater government ownership, saying service standards have remained high. Ntsobi says Gautrain’s next phase will focus on affordability, inclusion and […]
# The Automobile Association of South Africa has raised concerns about safety standards in some Chinese vehicles sold locally. AA CEO Bobby Ramagwede questioned whether certain manufacturers were compromising on structural materials and safety features. Research shows several entry-level Chinese models sold in South Africa have fewer airbags than those sold in Australia and Europe. […]
# Groupe Canal-Plus has lost around four-billion-rand in market value since March, following investor concerns over its 52-billion-rand acquisition of MultiChoice. The media giant’s share price plunged by more than 32-percent after releasing its 2025 financial results, despite reporting a 28-percent increase in earnings. Analysts say intense competition from streaming platforms and sports broadcasters continues […]
# Soccer: Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis says South Africa will use the lessons from their 5-nil loss to Japan on Saturday to improve ahead of tomorrow’s second international friendly in Osaka. She emphasises the loss provided valuable lessons amid preparation for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations as Japan exposed every mistake. Ellis says […]
# Lieutenant-Colonel Kwazikwakhe Sibiya of the Hawks Serious Organised Crime Unit in Durban has told the Madlanga Commission he saw nothing wrong at the time with the decision to move 541 kilograms of seized cocaine to Port Shepstone. Commissioner Sesi Baloyi raised concerns that officers handling the exhibits could have compromised potential DNA and fingerprint […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa has described the launch of Lenacapavir as a major turning point in South Africa’s fight against HIV/AIDS. Speaking at the rollout in Secunda, Mpumalanga, Ramaphosa said the breakthrough represents the triumph of science, hope and innovation in saving lives. Ramaphosa praised Health minister Aaron Motsoaledi for securing South Africa a licence […]
