# The Forum for South Africa has accused president Cyril Ramaphosa of abusing power to shield corruption while burdening taxpayers. FOSA spokesperson Tebogo Mashilompane says Ramaphosa protects the elite and ignores the struggles of ordinary South Africans. Mashilompane criticises his failure to fire Police minister Senzo Mchunu who allegedly lied under oath. He says the […]
# The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa will implement fare hikes across the Metrorail network starting 1 August, the first increase since 2015. Single tickets will rise by two-rand-50-cent, while return tickets will increase by up to six-rand depending on travel distance. The hike follows 2023 stakeholder consultations and aims to support energy, maintenance, and […]
# AZAPO has termed the appointment of Mineral and Petroleum Resources minister, Gwede Mantashe, as acting Police minister, as a sign of poor leadership. The organisation cites Mantashe’s links to corruption allegations and as a person of interest in the Zondo Commission. Azapo warns that while Mantashe has not been charged as requested by retired […]
# RISE Mzansi’s Makashule Gana says Parliament’s Police and Justice Committees have agreed in principle to establish an ad hoc committee to investigate serious allegations made by KZN Police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Gana however stressed this is not yet a final decision, as the National Assembly will deliberate the proposal next week. He urged members […]
# The Congress of South African Trade Unions is mourning the death of former Limpopo Provincial Secretary Jan Kgodumo Tsiane, who passed away on Sunday after a long illness. Cosatu spokesperson, Zanele Sabela says Tsiane is remembered as a lifelong champion of workers’ rights, beginning as a National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa organiser […]
# The Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety has reopened the R71 Magoebaskloof Road following a truck crash and fire earlier today. Acting spokesperson Matome Taueatsoala says the truck, traveling from Polokwane to Tzaneen, caught fire after crashing. The driver sustained minor injuries and has been treated. He has called on motorists to remain […]
# The Public Investment Corporation has suspended its head of Unlisted Investments, Thabiso Moshikara, following bribery allegations. News24 reports that Moshikara is accused of demanding a three-million-rand bribe linked to the PIC’s Unlisted Investment portfolio. The PIC, which manages over two-trillion-rand in assets on behalf of government workers, says it is investigating the matter internally, […]
# The EFF has agreed to the formation of an Ad Hoc Parliamentary Committee, demanding accountability and oversight. Addressing a Joint Police and Justice Portfolio Committee meeting the EFF’s Mathibe Mohlala said the party supports probing KwaZulu-Natal Police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s allegations of political interference in crime prevention efforts. She however warned against past Ad […]
# Olympics: The Milano Cortina 2026 organisers have unveiled the official medals for next year’s Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Revealed in Venice, Italy, the medals feature two halves joined by Olympic and Paralympic symbols, representing unity, teamwork, and the athlete’s journey. Crafted from recycled metal using renewable energy, the eco-friendly medals celebrate Italian design, […]
