The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is poised to release a crucial interim report into allegations of massive corruption and maladministration at Tembisa Hospital, a scandal first exposed by the late whistleblower Babita Deokaran. Deokaran was assassinated four years ago after she raised the alarm over a web of suspicious contracts at the health facility. The…
A 39-year-old hospital cleaner accused of attempting to sell human placentas will remain in custody after she failed to pay the R10,000 bail set by the Lydenburg Magistrate’s Court on Thursday. Nomvula Rose Mnisi was arrested on September 17 after police allegedly caught her trying to sell human tissue. The Mpumalanga Department of Health has…
A senior legal official within the South African Police Service (SAPS) has stated that Parliament failed in its oversight duties by not acting on serious allegations of political interference and corruption when they were first raised by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi in March. According to the SAPS legal division, if Parliament had initiated an…
The future of law enforcement was on display at the Chinese Formula 1 Grand Prix, where police unveiled two advanced robotic units patrolling the Shanghai International Circuit. The new “officers”—a humanoid named G1 and a robotic dog called GO2—showcased China’s rapid advancements in robotics for public security. Manufactured by the Chinese firm Unitree, the robots…
In a wide-ranging interview aboard Air Force One, President Donald Trump revealed his long-held belief that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in assassinating President John F. Kennedy, while simultaneously suggesting the killer may have had help from shadowy forces. The comments came during a conversation with Clay Travis of OutKick, as Trump discussed his recent…
In a dramatic reversal, Thembinkosi Pulu of the SACP’s Vaal District has formally withdrawn a high-profile whistleblower complaint alleging massive corruption at the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa). The complaint, which had been sent to Transport Minister Barbara Creecy and other officials in February, alleged that tenders worth R17.4 billion were awarded unprocedurally…
American rapper Kanye West, now known as Ye, is officially scheduled to perform at Johannesburg’s Ellis Park Stadium on Saturday, December 13th. However, the ticket sales process and the event’s organizers are being met with significant skepticism following a string of recent concert cancellations in South Africa. Pre-sale tickets for the one-day concert are now…
The Betway Premiership spotlight shifts this weekend as surprise package Sekhukhune United face a tough local derby, while champions Mamelodi Sundowns aim to rebound from their first defeat in a truncated round of fixtures. With Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates occupied in CAF competitions, the stage is set for a compelling Saturday. The…
The Premier League season is heating up with a blockbuster weekend that pits the flawless leaders against an unbeaten rival, while an under-pressure manager fights for his future. Liverpool’s Ultimate Test at Fortress Selhurst Park League leaders Liverpool, riding a wave of five straight wins and a five-point cushion at the top, face their most…
The Springboks’ stunning second-half demolition of the All Blacks in Wellington was a breathtaking display of their potential. Now, as they prepare to face Argentina in Durban, the challenge is different: it’s about making that world-class performance their consistent standard. The Castle Lager Rugby Championship is perfectly poised. All four teams have two wins and…
