# The Special Investigating Unit has recovered 1.5-million-rand from Todi Media Development Foundation and 1.71-million-rand from ZIBZIFLO NPC as part of ongoing investigations into possible irregular funding linked to public grants. The SIU says the payments form part of efforts to recover and account for state funds. Authorities are continuing to probe whether the money […]
# The City of Cape Town has unveiled a 6.8-billion-rand safety plan focusing on high-tech surveillance to fight crime. According to News24, the strategy will expand CCTV coverage and deploy drones across high-risk areas. Officials say the initiative aims to improve real-time monitoring, speed up response times, and strengthen law enforcement capacity. Authorities believe the […]
# FedEx operations director, Nelson Teixeira, says efficient air cargo hubs are crucial to boosting South Africa’s economic growth and global competitiveness. Teixeira highlights rising e-commerce and export demand as key drivers. A University of Johannesburg study found infrastructure upgrades and technology adoption are essential to reduce delays. Key hubs like OR Tambo International Airport […]
# The Madlanga commission has pressed Tshwane Metro Police deputy chief Umashi Dhlamini over sharing internal tender documents with suspended police sergeant Fannie Nkosi. Dhlamini claimed the information was public, but commissioner Sesi Baloyi rejected this, saying the document was confidential and sourced internally. Dhlamini is being cross-examined on his tender procedure involvement. Baloyi asked […]
# Rand Water board member Ramateu Monyokolo has warned that water security will determine the future of South Africa’s mining sector. Monyokolo says mining, while vital to the economy, is highly water-intensive and risks damaging ecosystems through pollution and overuse. He told told Engineering News strong governance, responsible water management, and cooperation between regulators and […]
# The chairperson of Parliament’s Social Development committee, Bridget Masango, has confirmed that minister Sisisi Tolashe will be summoned to respond to allegations of violating financial laws. Reports claim a state-paid worker was used for private duties and forced to share her salary with a family member. Masango says, if true, this would violate public […]
# Suspended Tshwane Metro Police deputy chief Umashi Dhlamini has denied acting as a conduit between suspended SAPS Sergeant Fannie Nkosi and external parties in a controversial tender matter. Investigations are looking into alleged irregularities involving multi-million-rand security tenders. This follows questions from evidence leader Matthew Chaskalson at the Madlanga Commission, where WhatsApp messages were […]
# Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi and city manager Kagiso Lerutla have been granted bail at the Boksburg Magistrate’s Court in Gauteng. The pair face charges of fraud, corruption and defeating the ends of justice over an alleged 2019 plot to hire a third party to impersonate Lerutla over a traffic offence. […]
# Road running: London Marathon record holder Sabastian Sawe has dismissed claims that his running shoes gave him an unfair advantage after breaking the two-hour marathon barrier. Sawe clocked a historic one-hour-59-minutes-30-seconds, becoming the first athlete to achieve the feat in an official race. Sawe says the shoes are approved by World Athletics. He also […]
