# New forensic evidence in the Phala Phala burglary trial has cast doubt on president Cyril Ramaphosa’s claim that approximately ten-million-rand was stolen from his Limpopo farm in 2020. According to MDN News, Hawks investigators told the Modimolle Regional Court in Limpopo that financial analysis links the accused persons to more than 15-million-rand in cash […]
# Build One South Africa leader Mmusi Maimane has condemned what he calls growing anti-African bigotry disguised as patriotism. Speaking on Africa Day, Maimane warned against movements targeting fellow Africans through violence and discrimination. He said such actions betray the spirit of Ubuntu and Pan-African unity championed by leaders like the anti-colonial Africanist from Guinea-Bissau, […]
# Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka has praised internal auditors who risk their safety as whistleblowers to report wrongdoing. She was speaking at the African Federation of Institutes of Internal Auditors’ Governance Forum. Gcaleka calls for stronger protection and financial support for whistleblowers, warning they remain vulnerable after exposing corruption. She also stresses the critical role […]
# Soccer: The South African Football Association says discussions over FIFA World Cup bonuses for Bafana Bafana players are still to be finalised. SAFA vice-president Linda Zwane says they will engage players once at camp ahead of the tournament. Bafana currently have one confirmed warm-up match against Nicaragua at Orlando Stadium on Friday. He stressed […]
# KwaZulu-Natal premier Thami Ntuli has urged residents to promote Ubuntu and social cohesion during Africa Day celebrations in Durban, amid growing tensions over undocumented migrants. Ntuli says illegal migration must be addressed within the law, while warning against xenophobia. He confirmed government is engaging communities through dialogue and increasing border security measures. He added […]
# Skateboarding: American skateboarder Jason Vanporppal is just 25-kilometres away from completing an extraordinary skateboarding journey across Africa. The 26-year-old left Kampala, Uganda, in February, skating through five countries to raise funds for a permanent skatepark in Uganda. Battling illness, rough roads and visa setbacks, Vanporppal continued alone into Paarl, in the Cape Winelands region, […]
# ANC veteran Tokyo Sexwale has criticised president Cyril Ramaphosa over the Phala Phala scandal, calling his explanation a childish non-story. The scandal, revealed by the former head of the State Security Agency, Arthur Fraser, is under parliamentary investigation with Ramaphosa facing an impeachment process. Speaking on SMWX podcast, Sexwale questioned claims that undeclared US […]
# Soccer: Local governing body SAFA’s congress in Boksburg resolved to expel four suspended national executive committee members following disciplinary action. Vice president Linda Zwane says Monde Montshiwa, Gladwin White, Lebogang Riet and Bhuda Mathathe, stood accused of violating SAFA’s policy and bringing the organisation into disrepute. He explained this follows the disrupted meeting in […]
# The South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee is meeting this week as economists warn a rate hike is likely following rising inflation linked to the Middle Eastern war. Last month’s inflation climbed to four-percent from 3.1-percent in March, driven by higher transport and energy costs. FNB and Sanlam Investments says this has shifted […]
