# As South Africa marks Heritage Month, the University of the Western Cape says the legacy of the late Amy Biehl continues to inspire hope, forgiveness and youth empowerment. Biehl, a Fulbright scholar from the US, was killed in Gugulethu in 1993 during political unrest. The university’s Robert Balfour says Biehl’s parents chose forgiveness and […]
# The DA has criticised president Cyril Ramaphosa for delaying the disciplinary inquiry into suspended South Gauteng Director of Public Prosecutions, advocate Andrew Chauke. Chauke, appointed under former president Jacob Zuma, has faced criticism for shielding politically connected figures. The DA’s Glynnis Breytenbach says 45 days have passed since Chauke’s suspension, yet no inquiry has […]
# The energy regulator, Nersa, has approved Cape Ocean Terminals’ application for a licence to build a petroleum storage facility and pipeline in Saldanha, in the Western Cape. The development, known as Project Albatross, will be rolled out in phases, with a total potential capacity of 390-thousand cubic metres of fuel. Nersa’s Charles Hlebela says […]
# The South African Restructuring and Insolvency Practitioners Association has expressed outrage at the assassination of insolvency attorney Bouwer van Niekerk in his Sandton office. SARIPA says attacks like this threaten the justice system and the safety of legal practitioners. They believe the killing is a devastating loss to the legal and insolvency community. The […]
# The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry into criminality, political interference and corruption in the criminal justice system has confirmed that its public hearings into allegations raised by KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi will now start on 17 September. The hearings were delayed due to procurement setbacks by the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development. Spokesperson […]
# The Mayibuye Consultation Process has officially transitioned into a political party with the launch of the Afrika Mayibuye Movement. Led by expelled MK Party secretary-general Floyd Shivambu, the new movement aims to operate independently, uniting communities, labour unions, and civic groups. Shivambu told the media the movement welcomes members from all backgrounds and is […]
# The DA says the Competition Commission’s cost of living report confirms the ANC’s failed electricity policy has driven prices up by 68-percent since 2020, more than double inflation. The party argues families are being forced to choose between food and electricity. The DA’s Kevin Mileham calls for a new pricing policy, an end to […]
# Renowned Cape Town advocate Norman Arendse has been appointed as evidence leader for Parliament’s ad-hoc committee investigating allegations by KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Arendse will be assisted by two senior counsels, with hearings set to start between 16 and 22 September. Committee chairperson, Soviet Lekganyane, says Mkhwanazi will only be able to testify […]
# Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says the cabinet has approved two bills for Parliament. The South African Judicial Education Institute Bill will restructure the institute that trains judges, including the appointment of a dean and clarification of the director’s role, to strengthen and make courts fairer. The Business Licensing Bill will modernise business […]
