# The High Court in Pretoria has ordered that attempted murder accused Vusimusi ‘Cat’ Matlala be transferred back to the Kgosi Mampuru II Correctional Centre within 96 hours, for consultations with his legal team. Matlala missed his court date today as he is in Ebongweni Super Maximum Correctional Centre, KwaZulu-Natal. The spokesperson for the Investigating […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa says the 30th anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission is a significant moment for South Africa’s journey toward justice and unity. Speaking at the TRC Housing Reparations launch in Ndwedwe, KwaZulu-Natal, Ramaphosa highlighted efforts to restore land, and dignity, saying these actions help heal past injustices and strengthen national unity, […]
# Tshwane Metro Police Chief Yolande Faro has told the Madlanga Commission that SAPS Gauteng Organised Crime sergeant Fannie Nkosi had no right to interfere in TMPD procurement processes. Faro says she was unaware of any involvement. Faro stressed that any TMPD members implicated in wrongdoing will face disciplinary action. Responding to commissioner Sandile Khumalo […]
# Tshwane Metro Police Chief Yolande Faro has revealed to the Madlanga Commission that not all senior deputy officers have security clearance, admitting gaps in vetting processes. Faro told an inquiry the process is lengthy and handled by the State Security Agency, but stressed it should be compulsory from recruitment. Faro confirmed some deputies failed […]
# A police captain attached to the Protection and Security Services, Johannes van Rensburg, has been granted 50-thousand-rand bail by the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on charges of fraud and theft. The 53-year-old, allegedly manipulated the Police Financial Management system to divert millions meant for presidential protection travel expenses. The case was uncovered through an internal […]
# Tshwane Metro Police Chief Yolande Faro has stressed that while the city manager oversees her appointment, they cannot interfere in operational staffing decisions. This follows a clarification request from Madlanga Commission Commissioner Sisi Baloyi after previous testimonies from the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department, raising concerns about governance and accountability in municipal law enforcement structures. […]
# Justice and Constitutional Development minister Mmamoloko Kubayi says the rollout of Truth and Reconciliation Commission Housing Reparations in KwaZulu-Natal is a constitutional step toward healing past injustices. Speaking in Ndwedwe, Kubayi emphasised the need to restore dignity to victims whose homes were destroyed during apartheid violence. She says the government is verifying beneficiaries and […]
# New research has warned that South Africa’s economic policies are failing informal traders. The study by economists David Campbell Francis and Siphelele Ngidi highlights five key priorities, including macroeconomic stability, efficient administration, fair competition, inclusive governance and improved infrastructure. The researchers say informal traders remain marginalised despite their major contribution to the economy. They […]
# Road running: Cape Town is set to host the iconic Two Oceans Marathon this weekend, widely known as the world’s most beautiful race. Organiser Michael Meyer says the event continues to grow in prestige, attracting thousands of runners locally and internationally. He confirmed a combined prize purse of 2.6-million-rand across events. The race also […]
