# Families of victims and survivors of apartheid-era human rights violations have until 4pm today to register for pre-consultations in the judicial commission of inquiry. President Cyril Ramaphosa established the commission in May to probe obstruction of Truth and Reconciliation Commission cases. The inquiry will examine whether officials influenced police or prosecutors to stall cases, […]
# The Department of International Relations and Cooperation has raised alarm over fake job scams luring vulnerable South Africans. Public diplomacy head Clayson Monyela warned that bogus offers, often promoted by influencers, could be linked to human trafficking. His remarks follow backlash against influencer and DJ Cyan Boujee for allegedly endorsing such opportunities. He urged […]
# African Congress for Transformation leader Ace Magashule has accused the ANC of betraying South Africans since 2017. Speaking to SABC News at the funeral of ACT Free State Member of the Provincial Legislature, David Mkhabela, Magashule blamed internal divisions for collapsing municipalities, poor service delivery, and failing infrastructure. He said the ANC has abandoned […]
# The Amy Foundation will today honour the life and legacy of Amy Biehl, the 26-year-old American Fulbright scholar killed in Gugulethu on 25 August 1993. Amy’s mother Linda Biehl and Ntombeki Peni—once convicted for her death, now a leader in the foundation, will lay flowers at her memorial site. Since 1998, the foundation has […]
# Trade, Industry and Competition minister Parks Tau is expected to appoint a new National Lotteries Commission chairperson soon, following the resignation of Barney Pityana. The 80-year-old stepped down with two years left in his five-year term, after being appointed in 2022 to replace scandal-hit Alfred Nevhutanda. Tau who recently returned from the Ninth Tokyo […]
# Special Investigating Unit head Andy Mothibi has confirmed action to cancel unlawfully obtained contracts at Tembisa Hospital. Mothibi confirmed that 111 officials are implicated in four corruption syndicates, with disciplinary processes underway and some already dismissed. He also confirmed that assets worth billions will be seized and recovered:
# The Steel Tube Export Association of South Africa will take part in an outward selling mission to Nigeria and Ghana from today to Saturday. Facilitated by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition, the mission aims to boost industrialisation, exports, and job creation. Steasa CEO Keitumetse Moumakoe says the initiative will expand the industry’s […]
# The MK Party has strongly condemned Higher Education and Training minister Buti Manamela’s appointment of Oupa Nkoane, Leholonolo Masoga and Zukile Mvalo as administrators of three Sector Education and Training Authorities. The party says the trio have tainted records of financial mismanagement and corruption, warning their appointments amount to state capture of the SETAs. […]
# A 33-year-old man arrested by the Hawks in connection with the murder of State Prosecutor Tracy Brown is expected to make his first court appearance today on murder charges. The 42-year-old was gunned down outside her Gqeberha home on 31 July. The suspect, who had fled to Gauteng, was nabbed at a coordinated roadblock […]
