# The Freedom Front Plus says the arrest of three former Knysna municipal officials over alleged corruption linked to a security services contract is a step towards greater accountability. The arrests involve former mayor Thando Matika, acting municipal manager Boy Ngubo and acting chief financial officer Busisiwe Lubelwana. The party’s Danie Acker says municipal managers […]
# South Africa is mourning legendary musician Babsy Mlangeni, who has died at the age of 83 years. Mlangeni, who was blind from childhood, built a career spanning more than five decades as a celebrated singer, songwriter, composer and guitarist. Gauteng MEC for Education, Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation Lebogang Maile described Mlangeni’s death as […]
# Suspended deputy national police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya is expected to seek a postponement of his disciplinary hearing scheduled for Monday. His lawyers argue he’s not able to proceed while he remains in custody at Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Centre. The disciplinary proceedings relate to Madlanga commission allegations, including the alleged transfer of more than 120 […]
# The South African Community of Faith-Based Fraternals and Federations says it’s providing pastoral, emotional and practical support to families affected by three recent mass shootings. The shootings in KwaMakhutha in KwaZulu-Natal, Lwandle in Cape Town and Wedela in Gauteng claimed 40 lives and left others injured. The group’s president, Bert Pretorius, says pastors will […]
# Border Management Authority commissioner Michael Masiapato says corruption at South Africa’s ports of entry will not be tolerated. Speaking at an anti-corruption campaign at OR Tambo International Airport in Gauteng, Masiapato said corruption involving border officials remains a serious concern. He added that the authority and other stakeholders have committed to working together to […]
# The Absa purchasing managers’ index has returned to growth territory, rising by 4.9 points to 50.7 in September after three months of contraction. New sales orders also improved, while business activity recovered sharply. However, employment weakened, and manufacturers continued to face higher fuel, transport and input costs. Delays at Durban harbour in KwaZulu-Natal also […]
# The Western Cape Education Department says three of the province’s teachers have taken top honours at the 26th National Teaching Awards in Johannesburg. The winners are Mthobi Fihla from Phakamisani Primary School in Plettenberg Bay, Danielle Bosch from Koos Sadie Primary School in Goodwood, and Hortense Stegmann from Welgemoed Primary School. The trio were […]
# The Alliance of Citizens for Change has welcomed the arrest of former Knysna mayor Thando Matika and acting municipal manager Boy Ngubo and acting chief financial officer Busisiwe Lubelwana over alleged kickbacks linked to a security contract. The alliance’s Masizole Mnqasela calls for an independent investigation, the protection of witnesses and the preservation of […]
# The DA says some of Tshwane’s water and power infrastructure is without security after municipal security contracts ended yesterday. The party calls on the city to urgently protect these sites, especially as the city continues to deal with power problems following damage to the Njala infeed station. The DA’s Cilliers Brink says residents and […]
