# Investigating Directorate Against Corruption Head of Investigations Matthews Sesoko has urged the Madlanga Commission not to conclude that the directorate is institutionally compromised. Sesoko described the matters under scrutiny as isolated incidents, saying IDAC has committed staff, sound structures and a strong record in fighting corruption. He recommended fully implementing the directorate’s operations manual, […]
# The Investigating Directorate against Corruption’s head of investigations, Matthews Sesoko, says he warned former head Andrea Johnson about Police minister Senzo Mchunu’s chief of staff, Cedric Nkabinde. Sesoko told the Madlanga commission he raised concerns over what he describes as Nkabinde’s dishonest conduct. He highlighted a history of untrustworthy behavior, pointing out that Nkabinde […]
# The Johannesburg Metro Police Department has arrested two 43-year-old Chinese nationals after recovering suspected stolen copper sheets worth an estimated 16-million-rand during an intelligence-driven operation in Booysens. JMPD spokesperson Xolani Fihla says Tactical Response Unit officers traced the shipment to a warehouse following information linked to a Durban theft case. The confirmed the suspects […]
# The Investigating Directorate against Corruption’s head of investigations, Matthews Sesoko, has told the Madlanga commission he does not understand why former head Andrea Johnson described the directorate’s operations manual as a draft. He responding to chairperson Mbuyiseli Madlanga and evidence leader Thabang Pooe’s questions. Sesoko says the manual was distributed to staff on Johnson’s […]
# The Activists and Citizens Forum has urged president Cyril Ramaphosa to remove suspended Police minister Senzo Mchunu, saying recent testimony before the Madlanga Commission has further damaged his credibility. Spokesperson Dennis Bloem says allegations linking Mchunu to political interference and discussions about changes within Crime Intelligence are too serious to ignore. He argues the […]
# Sasol says higher global fuel prices and increased local production have strengthened its role in South Africa’s energy security. CEO Simon Baloyi says the company has boosted coal-to-liquids and refinery output, helping offset supply disruptions linked to tensions in the Middle East. In a trading statement ahead of its annual financial results, Sasol says […]
# Soccer: Local governing body SAFA will announce approved candidates for its presidential elections on 28 August ahead of next month’s elective congress. Incumbent Danny Jordaan and AmaZulu owner Sandile Zungu are the leading contenders. Governance Committee chairperson Victor Mogajane says eligibility screening is underway following the submission of nominations. He says the process will […]
# The Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa has lowered its 2026 export forecast to 205.3-million 15-kilogram cartons, down from 209.4 million. The industry says floods, rising input costs and conflict in the Middle East have disrupted production, shipping and key export markets. Delays at the Port of Durban have added further pressure during the […]
# National Assembly speaker Thoko Didiza has extended the mandate of the ad hoc committee investigating KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s allegations until September 11. The committee was established to investigate alleged corruption, political interference, and criminal cartel infiltration in the Police Service. Its previous mandate expired at the end of last month, but it […]
