# The DA has asked president Cyril Ramaphosa to authorise a Special Investigating Unit probe into the collapse of Daybreak Foods. DA deputy spokesperson on Appropriations, Andrew Bateman says the investigation should examine alleged irregular expenditure, inflated legal and marketing costs, halted forensic investigations and possible improper benefits. The collapse reportedly places the Public Investment […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa says strengthening agricultural value chains and building climate-resilient food systems should be priorities to improve food security and support sustainable economic growth. Addressing the 46th Southern African Development Community Summit in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, Ramaphosa called for increased agricultural productivity, stronger regional food reserves and greater support for smallholder and emerging farmers. […]
# Businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala has confirmed he knows former police general Kgomotso Phahlane, but says has never sought favours or offered him gratification. Testifying before the Madlanga commission, Matlala said he met him when he was no longer employed by police. Matlala also confirmed meeting KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi once. He declined to […]
# Businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala says he has no relationship with suspended Police minister Senzo Mchunu and has never met or interacted with him directly. Testifying at the Madlanga commission, Matlala said he had not attended gatherings with Mchunu or asked anyone to engage him on his behalf. He clarified an attorney had communicated with […]
# The City of Cape Town is hosting a Housing Investment Connect Conference in Century City to accelerate affordable housing delivery and attract private-sector investment. Human Settlements Mayoral Committee Member Carl Pophaim told the SABC that rising population is making housing an increasingly urgent need. The conference discusses unlocking municipal land, streamlining development regulations, promoting […]
# Businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala has invoked his right against self-incrimination at the Madlanga commission. He says his privilege applies specifically to the Medicare24 contract, which is the subject of pending criminal charges. Matlala says his company was previously contracted by the Police Service to provide health and risk-related services, but the tender has since […]
# The Brigitte Mabandla Justice College in Pretoria, where the Madlanga commission is situated, has been cleared for safe occupation after a fire alarm triggered a precautionary evacuation this morning. Tshwane Emergency Services assessed the building, with no injuries or actual fire reported. The commission has since resumed proceedings, with businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala testifying. […]
# Zambian president Hakainde Hichilema is leading the presidential election count, with 58.87-percent of votes from 135 of 226 constituencies. Electoral authorities say Hichilema has secured more than 1.5-million votes, ahead of his main challenger Brian Mundubile. Hichilema needs more than 50-percent to win outright. The election was largely peaceful, although counting was briefly suspended […]
# Advocate Drushantha Ramsamy of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption has told the Madlanga Commission that suspended National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola appeared to be targeted in investigations linked to businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala. Ramsamy says there was no evidence linking Masemola to Matlala, yet investigators were instructed to search devices for links to his […]
