In a powerful show of solidarity, current and former university vice-chancellors have thrown their full support behind Professor Sakhela Buhlungu, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Fort Hare, lauding his “incredible courage” in fighting corruption and decrying the violent campaign to oust him. The academic leaders issued a stark warning: forcing Buhlungu out would not…
JOHANNESBURG – The City of Johannesburg is embarking on a major drive to formalise its vast informal economy, urging thousands of traders to apply for permits while simultaneously cracking down on unauthorized vending—a dual approach that has already sparked legal challenges and public backlash. Mayor Dada Morero announced the rollout of a new registration process, framing…
JOHANNESBURG – In a powerful and raw moment at the Madlanga Commission, a seasoned police detective, identified only as Witness A, broke down in tears on Tuesday as he concluded his testimony, revealing the profound personal cost of investigating the murder of engineer Armand Swart and the criminal cartels behind it. The detective, whose work was…
MUSINA – In the wake of the devastating N1 bus crash that claimed 42 lives, Parliament’s Joint Standing Committee on Defence chairperson Malusi Gigaba has called for the prosecution of undocumented migrants, framing the tragedy as a direct consequence of South Africa’s porous borders and a severely underfunded defence force. Gigaba, speaking during an oversight visit…
CAPE TOWN – A disturbing video showing a Grade 10 learner being physically assaulted by a group of boys at Milnerton High School has ignited national fury, leading to the precautionary suspension of eight learners and prompting stern intervention from parliamentary officials. The incident, which occurred on 16 October and circulated widely on social media days…
A powerful critique of South Africa’s Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) policy is gaining momentum, with prominent economist Dawie Roodt declaring that true black empowerment “does not exist” and the Democratic Alliance (DA) launching a legislative bid to replace it entirely. The debate pits the governing ANC’s defence of its long-standing transformation policy against a growing…
In a stunning revelation that exposes a deep rift at the top of the South African Police Service (SAPS), National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola has openly defied a direct order from his political principal, suspended Minister Senzo Mchunu, to disband the specialized Political Killings Task Team (PKTT). The clash unfolded during a parliamentary ad…
An elite Gauteng detective has unveiled a stunning web of alleged connections linking EFF leader Julius Malema, suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya, and a shadowy Sandton businessman at the heart of a murder investigation. Testifying under partial secrecy at the Madlanga Commission on Tuesday, the officer, identified only as Witness ‘A’, claimed the…
In a dramatic confrontation that exposed a critical lack of evidence, EFF leader Julius Malema successfully pressured suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu into a public apology for misleading Parliament over alleged threats from KZN Police Commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. The clash occurred during Mchunu’s third appearance before an ad hoc committee investigating corruption in the…
Exclusive: A bombshell testimony at the Madlanga Commission has alleged that suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner Lt-General Shadrack Sibiya sought sensitive information on a high-profile murder case not for official police work, but to brief the “side of the suspects.” The claim, delivered by a detective identified only as Witness A, paints a picture of a…
