In a procedural move with significant strategic implications, the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference, and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System (the Madlanga Commission) has granted North West businessman and senior ANC provincial leader Suliman Carrim a postponement of his highly anticipated testimony. Carrim, whose name has surfaced repeatedly in connection with…
In a symbolic changing of the guard that underscores the rapid evolution of the global electric vehicle (EV) race, the Volkswagen Group has officially overtaken Tesla to become the leading seller of fully-electric cars in Europe for the full year of 2025. The landmark shift, confirmed by fresh market data from leading analytics firm JATO…
In a hearing chamber thick with anticipation, the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference, and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System—the Madlanga Commission—resumed its public sittings on Tuesday with what is arguably its most potentially explosive witness to date: Brigadier Rachel Matjeng, the South African Police Service (SAPS) Section Head for Quality Management….
For hundreds of residents of the Mthatha region, the trauma of the devastating floods that swept away their homes and possessions months ago has been cruelly extended by a new, man-made disaster: the utter failure of the state to deliver on its most basic promises. Despite repeated assurances from provincial and local officials, the promised…
After weeks of living in a state of siege, residents of the Sporong informal settlement have begun a tentative and anxious return to their homes, following a period of violent disruption that forced hundreds to flee. The unrest, stemming from violent clashes between rival groups of illegal miners—commonly known as zama zamas—had transformed sections of the…
The African National Congress (ANC) Study Group on Parliament’s critical Ad Hoc Committee has mounted a full-throated defence of National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza, vehemently condemning what it labels as “politically motivated and misguided” attacks against her. The controversy stems from Didiza’s recent refusal to issue parliamentary subpoenas for forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan and businessman Brown Mogotsi to testify…
In a strategic move to deepen economic ties and navigate complex global trade headwinds, South Africa’s Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, is spearheading a high-level delegation at the 8th Session of the South Africa-China Joint Economic and Trade Commission (JETC) in Beijing. The high-stakes talks, held with his Chinese counterpart, Minister of…
In a chilling escalation that has sent shockwaves through South Africa’s legal and political establishment, a man whose name has become central to explosive testimony at the ongoing Madlanga Commission has survived a targeted assassination attempt. The brazen attack, carried out in a public setting, has starkly validated the worst fears surrounding the commission’s work:…
A stark video montage depicting scenes of overwhelming congestion, pervasive litter, and urban decay in Johannesburg’s Central Business District (CBD) has gone viral, reigniting a fierce national debate about governance, economic survival, and the future of South Africa’s commercial heart. The footage, posted on Thursday by prominent social media commentator @AdvoBarryRoux, serves as a visual…
The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into allegations of state capture, chaired by Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo, was presented with explosive testimony on Tuesday that threatens to deepen the already dark legacy of the Cato Manor police unit. Retired KwaZulu-Natal Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Moipone Noko, claimed under oath that members of the now-disbanded,…
