# Madlanga Commission evidence leader Matthew Chaskalson accused businessman Brown Mogotsi of never investigating businessman Vusimuzi Matlala and instead targeting Crime Intelligence head Dumisani Khumalo. Chaskalson argued Mogotsi only became interested in Matlala after a police raid he believed involved the Political Killings Task Team, allegedly hoping to use resulting criminal charges against Khumalo. Mogotsi […]
# Child protection advocates say boys are often excluded from support systems because institutions fail to recognise their vulnerability. This comes as the world commemorated International Day of the Boy Child. In their opinion piece in Daily Maverick, Aluta Sneke and C Anzio Jacobs argue that harmful social norms discourage boys from seeking help or […]
# Eskom has marked 365 consecutive days without load-shedding since 2018. Spokesperson Daphne Mokoena says the milestone signals a major turnaround for South Africa’s power system and a boost for economic confidence. Eskom says uninterrupted supply over the past year saved 26.9-billion-rand in diesel costs while meeting full electricity demand. She stressed Board chair Mteto […]
# Uganda’s Health Ministry has confirmed an Ebola outbreak linked to the Bundibugyo strain, reportedly imported from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. One patient died on Thursday in Kampala after developing hemorrhagic symptoms in intensive care. Health authorities have launched contact tracing and containment measures. The outbreak comes as neighboring Congo battles a growing […]
# Exxaro Resources has officially opened its New Mine 1 at the Matla Colliery in Mpumalanga, marking a key step in extending the life of mine and strengthening South Africa’s energy security. The project forms part of the 5.2-billion-rand Matla Life of Mine initiative. State owned entity Eskom says the mine is expected to deliver […]
# COSATU in Gauteng has expressed concern over reports that the provincial treasury is negotiating to prevent the National Treasury from freezing 1.9-billion-rand in funding. The trade federation says billions meant for service delivery, including 1.4-billion-rand in conditional grants, remained unspent while communities face failing infrastructure, overcrowded hospitals and worsening poverty. The federation has criticised […]
# The DA has submitted five National Assembly members to Speaker Thoko Didiza for the Phala Phala Impeachment Committee. The delegation consist of George Michalakis, Bax Nodada, Glynnis Breytenbach, Karabo Khakhau and Nazley Sharif. Khakhau and Sharif played a pivital role in the removal of former Higher Education and Training minister Nobuhle Nkabane and Social […]
# FirstRand Head of Infrastructure, Judy Kobus, says South Africa’s growing infrastructure backlog requires urgent collaboration between the public and private sectors. This as government maintenance deficits exceeded 30-billion-rand in 2025. Speaking to SABC News, Kobus said recent reforms in renewable energy, water and transport infrastructure are encouraging. She highlighted private sector investment in renewable […]
# The South African Police Service has arrested two men in connection with firearms seen in a viral social media video showing women recklessly handling guns. Gauteng Crime Intelligence traced the suspects to Tembisa, where unlicensed firearms and a hijacked vehicle were recovered. Police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe says the suspects, aged 21 and 34, face […]
