# Retiring acting deputy chief justice, Mbuyiseli Madlanga, has ruled that the Supreme Court of Appeal committed a fundamental failure of justice in handling the ‘Please Call Me case’ between inventor Nkosana Makate and Vodacom. Delivering his final judgment before retirement, Madlanga said the SCA failed to assess key facts, ignored evidence, and offered inadequate […]
# The Constitutional Court has ordered the Supreme Court of Appeal to re-consider Vodacom’s case in the long-running “Please Call Me” dispute with inventor Nkosana Makate. Vodacom challenged the SCA’s ruling that ordered a new compensation offer beyond the 47-million-rand initially proposed. Makate is seeking 9.4-billion-rand. Retiring acting deputy chief Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga found flaws […]
# B20 Sustainable Food Systems Task Force chairperson, Debra Mallowah, has warned that the global food crisis is no longer hypothetical, but a harsh reality requiring urgent action. Speaking at a B20 South Africa virtual roundtable, she called the crisis a systemic failure, affecting all regions and income groups. Mallowah outlined four urgent priorities including food […]
# Gauteng Roads and Transport MEC, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, is launching the Merchant Development Programme to help township-based small, medium, and micro enterprises enter the automotive industry. Launching at the Chamdor Automotive Hub in Krugersdorp, the initiative aims to support small businesses with training, accreditation, and integration into the government supply chain. The programme targets merchants […]
# Acting deputy chief justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga retires today, ending a distinguished 17-year career on the bench. The Constitutional Court will hold a special sitting where he will deliver the ruling in the Please Call Me case. Appointed South Africa’s youngest judge in 1997, Madlanga’s career highlights include representing the country at the International Court […]
# The DA has welcomed the arrest of ANC Tshwane regional secretary George Matjila on assault charges. The DA’s Crezane Bosch says the charge stems from an incident involving another ANC member. Bosch has questioned the lack of action on similar assault allegations against ANC spokesperson Joel Masilela and EFF leader Obakeng Ramabodu. She stressed […]
# The South African Social Security Agency CEO Themba Matlou has called on executives and senior managers across all nine provinces to assist beneficiaries during the August payment review cycle. The initiative aims to reduce long queues and ensure seamless grant reviews. Matlou emphasised that no beneficiary should be turned away. SASSA spokesperson Andile Tshona […]
# The Department of Water and Sanitation has vowed tough action against the criminal networks sabotaging South Africa’s water infrastructure. Speaking during a South African Human Rights Commission webinar, deputy minister David Mahlobo emphasised that water mafias are vandalising key systems and selling water at inflated prices, threatening service delivery and public health. Mahlobo called […]
# Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has expressed concern over findings in the Health Ombud’s report on Northern Cape Mental Health Hospital and Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Hospital, following the deaths of two patients. The report cites lack of power, poor infrastructure and staff shortages. Motsoaledi announced that the National Mental Health Review Committee will revisit the […]
