# The GOOD Party says recent police raids in Cape Town expose cracks in the DA’s claims of clean governance. The party welcomes the efforts to tackle corruption and commends the police’s Commercial Crime Investigation Unit for its coordinated operation targeting alleged municipal procurement irregularities. GOOD secretary-general Brett Herron pledges to support efforts promoting transparency […]
# Police in Cape Town have raided 26 properties linked to an alleged 1.6-billion-rand tender fraud case. The large-scale operation, led by the Commercial Crime Investigations Unit, targeted business premises, private residences of municipal officials, and sites connected to companies awarded city contracts. The city’s spokesperson, Luthando Tyhalibongo, says police collected documents and electronic evidence […]
# According to the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse, Tembisa Hospital in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng, was repurposed for looting rather than healthcare. This after a Special Investigating Unit report revealed syndicates linked to the theft of more than two-billion-rand, with hospital staff and health officials implicated. OUTA CEO Wayne Duvenage calls for stronger protection for whistleblowers, and […]
# Global Sumud Flotilla delegates have vowed to remain committed to a peaceful humanitarian mission as they approach Gaza, despite facing aggressive naval activity and intimidation. The delegates called for protection under international law and urged global attention to the unlawful blockade of humanitarian aid and escalating hostilities in the region. Speaking from international waters, […]
# National police commissioner Fannie Masemola has assured the public that head of Crime Intelligence, Dumisani Khumalo, is in good spirits and receiving medical care. This after Khumalo felt unwell during proceedings at the Madlanga commission in Pretoria, where he was due to continue with his testimony on the financial and political influence networks tied […]
# The Afrika Mayibuye Movement has expressed concern about the circumstances surrounding the death of South Africa’s ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa. He was found dead at the Hyatt Hotel after being reported missing, with authorities suspecting suicide. The movement’s spokesperson, Sydney Baloyi, extended condolences to Mthethwa’s family, calling for a thorough and transparent investigation […]
# The Breast Imaging Society of South Africa urges women to know their breast cancer risk as cases are rising among younger women. October is breast cancer awareness month, and the society says 20-percent of breast cancer cases in South Africa occur in women under 40. The organisation’s Peter Schoub warns late diagnosis remains a […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed sadness at the death of South Africa’s ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, who passed away in Paris at the age of 58. Ramaphosa extended condolences to his wife, Philisiwe Buthelezi, his family, and colleagues. He praised Mthethwa for his service in cabinet as minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, […]
# The Motor Industry Staff Association says South Africa acted too late to secure new trade deals with the US as the African Growth and Opportunity Act expired yesterday. They warn that this failure will worsen job losses in the retail motor industry, where retrenchments are already rising. The association’s spokesperson Sonja Carstens says efforts […]
