# The High Court in Pietermaritzburg has dismissed fresh attempts by former president Jacob Zuma and French arms company, Thales, to delay the long-running multi-billion-rand arms deal corruption trial. The trial has been delayed for over 20-years. Judge Nkosinathi Chili ruled the case must proceed, rejecting further appeal applications and what prosecutors describe as Stalingrad […]
# The African Transformation Movement has welcomed the establishment of Parliament’s impeachment committee on president Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala farm matter. It warns against political interference stating that the real test will be whether the committee acts with integrity and impartiality. ATM accused Parliament of previously shielding Ramaphosa regarding the theft of approximately ten-million-rand at […]
# The Electoral Commission has received an additional 1.1-billion-rand from National Treasury ahead of the November local government elections. The IEC told Parliament the funding follows concerns over a budget shortfall from its initial 3.1-billion-rand allocation. The additional funds will support election operations and related elections costs. IEC chief financial official Dawn Mbatha told SABC […]
# Several top vine farms are counting their losses following devastating widespread damage to vineyards and infrastructure following this week’s flooding of the Breede River in the Western Cape. Farmers say rising water levels forced evacuations and disrupted harvesting operations. Emergency teams have been monitoring affected areas as concerns grow over financial losses and long-term […]
# RISE Mzansi says ongoing underfunding at Statistics South Africa is weakening the country’s ability to plan and deliver services. During the National Assembly Budget Vote debate, the party warned that budget constraints threaten major surveys, economic data collection and the District Development Model. Spokesperson Mabine Seabe warned that limited funding could force Stats SA […]
# African tourism leaders have emphasised that intra-African trade and relaxed travel restrictions will build stronger regional cooperation, boost tourism and create jobs across the continent. The proposal made at the 2026 Africa’s Travel Indaba in Durban, saw representatives from Eswatini and Lesotho calling for easier movement between African countries, while stressing the importance of […]
# Global health leaders are holding a high level meeting in Cape Town today to discuss strengthening health systems, and expanding access to new medical tools. The summit brings together African Health and Finance Committee chairpersons, multilateral institutions, civil society and private sector partners. Coordinated by the Global TB Caucus, alongside the South African National […]
# The deadline for public comment for the Protected Disclosures Bill closes today. The Bill seeks to overhaul South Africa’s whistleblower protection framework by introducing stronger safeguards, clearer reporting procedures and financial incentives for individuals who disclose wrongdoing. While some civil organisation’s support the bill, Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse says loopholes still leave whistleblowers at risk. […]
# SAPS officer Boy Phakula has told the Madlanga Commission of allegations that the 715-kilograms of cocaine seized during the Aeroton bust belonged to senior crime intelligence boss Feroz Khan. In 2021, the Hawks intercepted the consignment shipped from Brazil, found in Aeroton. Two SAPS officers and a Gauteng traffic chief were arrested for allegedly […]
