# Suspended SAPS Deputy National Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya defence lawyer Advocate Amanda Nel has raised concerns about his detention at Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Centre. Nel told the Randburg Magistrate’s Court that Sibiya’s safety and consultations are a concern. Investigating officer Detective Nokukhanya Ndlovu disputed the concerns, saying Sibiya is being held separately for security […]
# The DA has announced four mayoral candidates in Eastern Cape municipalities where the ANC failed to submit candidate lists before the deadline for the local government elections. Karen Smith will contest Sundays River Valley, Matthee Nel for Walter Sisulu, Mbongeni Kotana for Port St Johns, and Star Mvuyane for Ingquza Hill. This brings DA […]
# Suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya’s defence lawyer, advocate Amanda Nel, has suggested that Mr M may have a motive to make false allegations against Sibiya. Nel told the Randburg Magistrate’s Court that Sibiya had financially assisted Mr M, but stopped after an alleged rift between them, stating this could have fuelled resentment. […]
# Suspended deputy national police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya’s lawyer, Amanda Nel, has argued a 16-year-old girl was not coerced into taking intimate photographs of herself. Addressing investigating officer, detective Nokukhanya Ndlovu at the Randburg Magistrate’s Court in Gauteng, Nel said the girl possibly shared them with others before they allegedly came into Sibiya’s possession. Ndlovu […]
# Retired Constitutional Court Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga has hailed universities’ role in shaping future leaders and promoting public service. He was speaking at the University of Fort Hare’s spring graduation ceremony in Alice in the Eastern Cape, where he was honoured with an honorary Doctorate of Laws. Madlanga described the recognition as a privilege accepted […]
# Water and Sanitation minister Pemmy Majodina says significant progress has been made on the construction of the Ntabelanga Dam in the Eastern Cape. The dam forms part of the multi-billion-rand Umzimvubu Water Project, alongside Laleni and Mbokazi dams. Majodina says government could initially afford about nine-billion-rand, requiring a redesign of the project. She says […]
# The Independent Communications Authority has withdrawn its planned market inquiry into Netflix and WhatsApp. It was intended to assess their impact on telecommunications and broadcasting networks, including proposals for major platforms to contribute towards network infrastructure costs. ICASA had planned a four-phase process involving industry submissions, public comments and hearings. The regulator says the […]
# The University of Fort Hare has honoured retired Constitutional Court Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga with an honorary Doctor of Laws degree during its Spring Graduation ceremony in Alice. Madlanga served on the Constitutional Court until his retirement in July 2025. He now chairs the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry into alleged criminal justice system infiltration by […]
# The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa has relaunched its inquiry into the affordability of telecommunications services. It will examine voice and data costs, particularly for low-income households, rural communities, young people and informal workers. ICASA says affordability remains a barrier to digital inclusion despite expanded network coverage. The inquiry will include industry data, […]
