# The Pretoria High Court has dismissed an urgent application by the dissolved South African Tourism board seeking reinstatement after Tourism minister Patricia de Lille disbanded it in August. The former board accused De Lille of fabricating reasons to dissolve them, while De Lille defended her actions as necessary for reform. Following the ruling, she […]
# EFF national spokesperson Sinawo Thambo has publicly apologised to Patriotic Alliance deputy president Kenny Kunene after making defamatory social media posts. Thambo alleged Kunene’s involvement in a 400-thousand-rand bail payment for a murder suspect and controversial businessman Katiso “KT” Molefe and irregular Rea Vaya tender dealings. Following a 48-hour legal demand, Thambo deleted the […]
# Four university students have turned their personal struggles into VarsityLink, a free digital platform connecting and supporting students nationwide. Founded by Unathi Sithole, Matome Lethwane, Thabang Sebele, and Nthandoyabalele Mngomezulu, the platform helps students collaborate across campuses using verified institutional emails. Inspired by financial and social challenges at university, VarsityLink now links learners from […]
# EFF leader Julius Malema has dismissed race-based allegations during Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee proceedings, urging members to focus on the law and facts rather than emotions. Responding to claims of racial bias, Malema said no one participates in the committee because of their skin color, emphasizing that Parliament’s duty is to remain principled and […]
# Kenyan president William Ruto has sent Cabinet Secretary, Musalia Mudavadi, to India to oversee the repatriation of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s body, following his death in Kochi on Wednesday. Ruto said India will facilitate the process at Kenya’s request. The delegation includes several cabinet secretaries and Odinga family members. Ruto declared seven days […]
# Forensic analyst Calvin Rafadi has denied corruption allegations raised at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. WhatsApp messages presented as evidence allegedly show Rafadi requesting financial help from businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala for rent, petrol, and tuition fees, in exchange for shaping media narratives favoring Matlala. According to MDN News, Rafadi dismissed the claims, saying […]
# AfriForum has urged authorities to impose fines on those responsible for illegal mining near the Kruger National Park. The civil rights group says the unauthorised drilling on Tenbosch, Turfbelt, and Tecklenburg Ranch lands has already caused severe environmental harm. AfriForum’s Lambert de Klerk insists the government must act within 30 days to enforce environmental […]
# The Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Police has lashed out at SAPS management, accusing them of blatant disrespect. This after acting Police minister Firoz Kachalia and National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola failed to attend a crucial meeting. Several members of Parliament suggested future subpoenas to compel attendance and accountability from police leadership. Committee chairperson Ian […]
# The DA is demanding that Friday’s release of the police’s quarterly crime statistics include figures on gender-based violence and crimes against children. DA police spokesperson Lisa Schickerling says the long-delayed stats highlight the police’s collapse in accountability. Schickerling warns that omitting GBV and child crime data denies victims recognition and prevents proper resource allocation. […]
