# North West businessman Brown Mogotsi plans to sue the state for malicious prosecution and unlawful arrest following his detention on Friday after testifying before the Madlanga Commission. Mogotsi faces allegations of staging an attempted hit on his life in Vosloorus last year. His lawyer, William Sekgatja, says the arrest was unnecessary and a summons […]
# Education activist Hendrick Makaneta has called on the March and March campaign organisers to honour Nigeria for its support during anti-apartheid struggle. He says Nigeria provided financial aid, scholarships and political solidarity and should be recognised for its contribution to democracy. Makaneta urges the movement, who actively campaigns against undocumented immigrants, not to target […]
# Gauteng MEC for Education, Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation Lebogang Maile says schools in the province owe municipalities more than 583-million-rand in unpaid accounts older than 60 days. Maile told a media briefing this morning the City of Johannesburg is owed the highest amount at over 390-million-rand. Schools also owe Eskom more than six-million-rand. […]
# Public Works and Infrastructure minister Dean Macpherson has written to all national ministers allowing departments facing leasing challenges through the Property Management Trading Entity, to request limited powers under section 18 of Government Immovable Asset Management Act. The move aims to address delays, disputes and inflated lease costs that affect service delivery. He says […]
# The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs says severe weather across South Africa has left 18 people dead since 4 May, with flooding and storms causing widespread damage. Cogta spokesperson Pearl Maseko-Binqose says the Western Cape recorded the highest fatalities at 11. Disaster management teams and relief organisations remain on the ground assisting […]
# Former North West Premier and anti-apartheid activist Bushy Maape has died at the age of 68. His family confirmed that Maape passed away peacefully yesterday in Johannesburg, after a short illness. Maape, served as the seventh premier of the North West from 2021 to 2024. During his tenure, he travelled abroad for medical treatment […]
# EFF leader Julius Malema has reiterated that president Cyril Ramaphosa is attempting to block transparency over the Phala Phala scandal. Speaking on the Frank Dialogue Podcast, Malema said the party opposes Ramaphosa’s court review of the independent panel report and any attempt to halt impeachment proceedings. Malema argues the review process should not interfere […]
# EFF leader Julius Malema claims the party was robbed of votes during the 2024 national elections, preventing him from becoming president. Speaking on the Frank Dialogue Podcast, Malema alleged irregularities within the Electoral Commission’s IT system and questioned the credibility of the results process. Malema says while he agrees with allegations that the elections […]
# The National Sea Rescue Institute says one teenager is missing and four others were rescued after a drowning incident at Monwabisi Beach in Cape Town. NSRI spokesperson Craig Lambinon says the teenagers were caught in strong rip currents while swimming. Good Samaritans and surfers helped rescue four boys. Two are in stable condition, while […]
