# The Pretoria Magistrate’s Court has postponed the Medicare24-tender corruption case to 28 August. Defence lawyers have requested access to controversial businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala’s plea agreement and additional case information. Investigating Directorate Against Corruption spokesperson Henry Mamothame says the delay will allow the state to finalise the docket, disclose evidence, and consider possible new […]
# African Bank has reported a net after-tax loss of 624-million-rand for the six months ended March 31, 2026, as rising bad debt weighed heavily on earnings. Credit losses increased to 1.8-billion-rand from 1.2-billion-rand in the previous period. Interim CEO Zweli Manyathi says the results reflect a difficult operating environment. He says the bank has […]
# A forensic investigation has recommended that Tshwane City Manager Johann Mettler institute disciplinary action against suspended chief financial officer Gareth Mnisi. The report alleges Mnisi breached the municipal code of conduct by failing to declare company directorships and disclose his relationship with construction firm Ngaphesheya during two tender processes. It also recommends disciplinary action against […]
# The Department of Home Affairs says most foreign nationals living illegally in South Africa entered the country legally and not through porous borders. Chief director Sihle Mthiyane says the majority arrived legally through official ports of entry but later overstayed after their visas or permits expired. He adds the department continues to strengthen monitoring […]
# The Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa says the planned June 30 national shutdown by anti-illegal-immigration group March-and-March is not protected under the Labour Relations Act. Seifsa says employees who participate may face consequences, including disciplinary action and no-work, no-pay measures. Labour federations have urged workers to report for duty. Employers are […]
# Soccer: Bafana Bafana captain and goalkeeper Ronwen Williams says coach Hugo Broos deserves a statue after hoistorically leading South Africa to the World Cup knockout stages for the first time. Bafana beat South Korea 1-0, with Thapelo Maseko scoring the decisive goal. South Africa finished second in Group A and will face co-hosts Canada […]
# Businessman Tumelo Nku has told the Madlanga Commission that the Aeroton drug incident was not the first time he shared information about possible criminal activity with law enforcement. Nku told the commission’s chair, Mbuyiseli Madlanga that he had previously exchanged information with suspended Gauteng traffic police chief Samuel Mashaba. He added that his engagement […]
# Businessman Tumelo Nku has refused to reveal how he obtained certain information, telling the Madlanga Commission that disclosing the source could incriminate him. Nku is accused of coordinating with suspended Gauteng Traffic Police Chief Inspector, Samuel Mashaba, to stage a false police bust to steal the confiscated cocaine. Nku has disputed claims of being […]
# The DA has condemned the National Prosecuting Authority’s plea agreement with businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, calling it a betrayal of accountability. During his appearance at the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court, the state and defence agreed to a 15-year sentence, with seven years suspended, for fraud, corruption and money laundering linked to a 228-million-rand […]
