# The Public Protector will probe embattled Road Accident Fund CEO Collins Letsoalo over allegations he spent over ten-million-rand of public funds on security over three-years. Allegations also include a four-million-rand armoured BMW X5 and employing nine bodyguards. A whistleblower claims some guards protect his wife and children. This makes him the most protected State […]
# Former president Thabo Mbeki has urged South Africa to pursue constructive dialogue with the United States to avert a trade war, while safeguarding national sovereignty. Speaking on economic challenges at UNISA, Mbeki cautioned against confrontation after Washington DC’s imposed 30-percent tariffs on key exports. Mbeki endorsed government efforts, stressing diplomacy and trade diversification with […]
# The Minister of Higher Education and Training Buti Manamela says the post-school education system is ready for a smooth start to next year’s academic year. Briefing the media on the readiness for the 2026 academic year, Manamela said universities, TVET colleges, and community colleges will open on schedule, accommodating more than 900-thousand students nationwide. […]
# Die direkteur van die Globale Omgewingsregsentrum, Angela van der Berg, sê ‘n mylpaal-uitspraak deur die Internasionale Geregshof kan Suid-Afrikaanse gemeenskappe se regsgeding teen Shell se beplande aflandige boorplanne versterk. Van der Berg het in haar artikel in The Maritime Executive benadruk die uitspraak verplig state om fossielbrandstowwe uit te faseer, klimaatskade te voorkom en […]
# ActionSA sê die minister van Verdediging, Angie Motshekga, en haar adjunkte het ‘n verbysterende 20-miljoen-rand aan reise vermors sedert sy die amp begin beklee het. Hulle het na bestemmings soos Viëtnam, Kuba, Maleisië, Japan en Turkye gereis sonder enige regverdiging of voordeel vir die koste verbonde. Lerato Ngobeni van ActionSA sê van die skokkendste […]
# The commissioner of the Financial Sector Conduct Authority, Unathi Kamlana, has urged leaders to prioritise ethics over profit. Speaking at Rhodes University’s 11th annual lecture for the Archbishop Thabo Makhoba Development Trust, Kamlana warned that chasing financial gain without integrity leads to systemic harm. Referring to scandals like Steinhoff, Kamlana stressed the cost of […]
# Oudpresident Thabo Mbeki het onthul waarom verskeie stigtings, insluitend sy eie, verkies het om nie deel te wees van die nasionale dialoog nie. Mbeki het by Unisa die uitvoerende hoof van sy stigting, Max Boqwana, gevra om die situasie te verduidelik. Boqwana het verwys na oorhaastige beplanning, ‘n gebrek aan geloofwaardigheid en pogings om […]
# Eskom sê ladingsvermindering het ietwat afgeneem gedurende die winter-spitstye in die oggend en aand, van ‘n gemiddeld van 544-megawatt in April tot 529-megawatt in Junie. Eskom se woordvoerder, Daphne Mokwena, sê provinsies soos Limpopo, Mpumalanga en Gauteng verteenwoordig sowat 87-persent van die totaal. Sy sê Eskom waardeer die vordering met landswye ladingsvermindering, met ‘n afname van drie-persent […]
# Eskom is urging the public to stand against illegal connections and electricity theft. Eskom spokesperson, Daphne Mokwena, says these actions harm the power supply and endanger community safety. She says electricity should only be purchased through Eskom-accredited vendors, and customers are encouraged to regularise their electricity usage. She adds that these actions are critical to securing […]
