# The Madlanga Commission has heard that SAPS warrant officer, Boy Phakula lodged a complaint with the Independent Police Investigative Directorate against Crime Intelligence head Feroz Khan. This related to alleged theft of drugs and defeating the ends of justice following the Aeroton drug bust of 715-kilograms of cocaine. Responding to Commissioner Sesi Baloyi, Phakula […]
The case against suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi and Ekurhuleni City Manager Kagiso Lerutla has been postponed to June in the Boksburg Magistrates Court. The matter has now been transferred to the Regional Court on charges of fraud, corruption and defeating the ends of justice. They allegedly orchestrated a scheme where a […]
# The Competition Commission of South Africa says South Africa’s economy remains highly concentrated despite signs of improvement in several sectors. Presenting the latest Economy Concentration Tracker report, acting deputy commissioner James Hodge warned that small businesses still struggle to grow and participate meaningfully in the economy. The report found that manufacturing, mining, energy and […]
# The sentencing of convicted child sex offender Iain Wares has been postponed to 7 June for pre-sentencing in the Wynberg Regional Court. The 86-year-old former teacher was due to be sentenced after being convicted of indecently assaulting a former pupil at Rondebosch Boys’ Primary School in 1988. His new defence lawyer requested more time […]
# Police warrant officer Boy Phakula has told the Madlanga commission there was serious interference during the 2021 Aeroton drug bust investigation in Gauteng. He says unknown people attempted to take control of the crime scene and intimidate police officials. Phakula says he believed officials on the scene were being managed to prevent them from […]
# The Pretoria Magistrate’s Court has postponed the Medicare 24 tender corruption case involving suspended police commissioner Fannie Masemola, businessman Vusimusi Matlala and several senior police officers to June 26. Masemola faces charges linked to alleged breaches of the Public Finance Management Act, while Matlala and 12 co-accused face fraud and corruption charges tied to […]
# Electricity and Energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says his department will publish a roadmap for the implementation of the South African Wholesale Electricity Market. Speaking during his budget vote address, he said the plan aims to reduce uncertainty around the transition to a competitive electricity market. Ramokgopa says the new system will improve pricing, transparency […]
# The Nelson Mandela Foundation has launched the 2026 Nelson Mandela Legacy Sporting Series to promote unity and social impact through sport. This includes the Nelson Mandela Marathon in Cape Town on October 18, featuring races ranging from 42- to five-kilometres. Other events include the Mandela Day Walk and Run in Johannesburg and Tshwane. Legacy […]
# South Africa will mark 365 days without load-shedding this week with the last significant load-shedding implemented on 15 May last year. Electricity and Energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says the milestone reflects progress towards a stable electricity supply. He told SABC News all provinces are expected to overcome load-reduction by March 2027. Ramokgopa confirmed plans […]
