In 2022, the Southern African Music Rights Organisation (Samro) quietly commissioned a forensic probe into allegations that millions in royalties had been irregularly claimed by board members and major publishers. The investigation, conducted by Fundudzi Forensic Services, uncovered questionable claims worth nearly R62 million. Instead of acting decisively, Samro buried the findings — a report…
A powerful moment of testimony has raised fresh questions about how political pressure is applied within state institutions. Justice Madlanga pressed Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola on why he appeared to comply with a ministerial directive he had described as unlawful. Madlanga highlighted the contradiction in Masemola’s testimony, asking why he adopted a phased “wind-down” approach…
On Monday, September 22, 2025, National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola is scheduled to testify before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. Confirming the development on Sunday, Commission spokesperson Jeremy Michaels said Masemola’s testimony will be open to the public and widely accessible through various media platforms. “We can confirm that the National Commissioner of Police,…
Local News | Politics President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledged the persistent performance gap between DA-led municipalities and those governed by the ANC in service delivery, calling for enhanced competency among ANC councillors. During the ANC’s councillors roll call event at the FNB Stadium in Soweto, Ramaphosa urged party members to analyze best practices from municipalities that…
