# The South African Federation of Trade Unions says it supports the insistence by Basic Education minister Siviwe Gwarube that senior officials must submit to meaningful and independent lifestyle audits. This follows reports that Basic Education Director-General Mathanzima Mweli is resisting the minister’s instruction to undergo a Special Investigating Unit lifestyle audit. SAFTU’s Asive Dyani says […]
# Eastern Cape police have established a dedicated investigation team following the discovery of four bodies at G-West, Walmer, in Gqeberha on Saturday evening. The bodies of the four male victims, aged between 20 and 30, were found with gunshot wounds. Police spokesperson Siphokazi Mawisa says that, in an effort to identify possible witnesses, enquiries were […]
# The DA has lodged a complaint against MK Party parliamentary leader, John Hlophe, for failing to disclose all his interests as per the Code of Ethical Conduct and Disclosures of Members’ Interests. The party’s George Michalakis says that for the disclosure period ending 30 June 2026, Hlophe failed to reveal that he was still […]
# Police, supported by crime-fighting partners, seized counterfeit goods worth more than nine-million-rand during a multidisciplinary operation conducted in Marabastad, Pretoria. Over ten-thousand counterfeit items, including branded sports apparel, footwear, cosmetics and cellular accessories, were seized during the week-long operation. Police spokesperson Amanda Van Wyk says the operation formed part of ongoing nationwide efforts to disrupt […]
# The ANC has rejected as false and without factual foundation reports claiming that Reverend Frank Chikane has instituted legal proceedings against the party. A leaked confidential report shows that 51 recommended mayoral candidates, including Chikane, were not submitted to the Electoral Commission ahead of the November local government elections. Chikane was recommended by the ANC’s […]
