# Deputy Police minister Cassel Mathale says suspended Police minister Senzo Mchunu needed time to familiarise himself with the ministry and would receive full support from him, a legal advisor, and experienced deputies. Addressing Parliament’s ad hoc committee, Mathale also confirmed briefing Mchunu on the organisational structures:
# Former president Thabo Mbeki has reflected on Africa’s unfulfilled promises of equality and progress. Speaking on his foundation’s debut of the African Renaissance Podcast with politician Mbuyiseni Ndlozi, Mbeki said non-ANC elements infiltrated the party during the 2007 Polokwane conference, weakening its core. He urged youth to champion reform and accountability. Mbeki and Ndlozi […]
# Moody’s Ratings has shown confidence in Johannesburg’s finances, citing sound operations, moderate debt, and prudent management despite political turmoil and wasteful spending. Analysts said the city maintains positive margins and solid financial oversight, however, warned of rising debt from infrastructure backlogs and population growth. The review contrasts with Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s concerns over […]
# The trial of convicted murderer Rassie Nkune, accused of kidnapping and killing Hillary Gardee, daughter of politician Godrich Gardee, three years ago has started at the Mpumalanga High Court in Mbombela. Proceedings were delayed last week after Nkune dismissed his legal aid lawyer, forcing postponements. Judge Lindiwe Vuyeka stressed fairness despite tight timelines in […]
# Fruit distributor Tru-Cape expects its biggest-ever cherry harvest in the Western Cape town of Ceres, following near-perfect growing conditions. Procurement director Calla du Toit says an ideal mix of rainfall and sunshine has boosted fruit size and sweetness. Du Toit says the 2025 harvest began up to ten days early, extending the sales window […]
# Deputy Justice minister Andries Nel says the Whistleblower Protection Draft Bill will be released for public comment by the end of the year. Nel acknowledged the erosion of public trust caused by corruption, stressing that protecting whistleblowers is key to restoring state integrity. He said lessons from the Zondo Commission showed that without whistleblowers, […]
# Financial services company RMB, in collaboration with the Gordon Institute of Business Science, has launched the Where to Invest in Africa 2025/26 report. Seychelles and Mauritius retain the top two spots, while Egypt, South Africa, and Morocco round out the top five. The Ivory Coast rose eight places to eighth, while Nigeria dropped by […]
# Parliament’s portfolio committee on Basic Education has expressed concern over the lack of comprehensive anti-bullying strategies in schools. This follows the Milnerton High School incident in Cape Town, where a Grade 10 learner was bullied and assaulted. Eight Grade 11 pupils appeared in court last week and were charged with assault with intent to […]
# SA Harvest has launched its greenhouse programme to tackle South Africa’s food waste and hunger crisis. The initiative transforms rescued produce into sustainable agriculture through hydroponics and community training. Operating in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, the project promotes food sovereignty, job creation, and climate action while reducing landfill waste and building long-term food resilience nationwide. […]
