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The long-awaited Madlanga Commission of Inquiry into alleged corruption within the police force will officially begin on 17 September. The announcement was made on Friday, confirming that proceedings will take place at the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College in Pretoria.President Cyril Ramaphosa established the commission in July, following explosive allegations of corruption and collusion within the criminal justice system made by KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.- Advertisement – Procurement Delays Raise Serious QuestionsThe commission was initially scheduled to start earlier this week but faced delays due to procurement challenges within the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development.Following weeks of uncertainty, the…

Eskom’s financial woes continue to mount as municipalities across South Africa owe the struggling power utility more than R100 billion. Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa highlighted the growing crisis, warning that municipal arrears remain a major obstacle to Eskom’s long-term recovery.On Friday, Eskom released its summer outlook, assuring South Africans that load shedding is not expected this summer as the grid remains stable. However, the ballooning municipal debt continues to cast a shadow over the utility’s finances.- Advertisement – Eskom Powerless Against Defaulting MunicipalitiesWhile Eskom technically has the instruments to enforce credit control, including cutting off electricity to defaulting municipalities, the…

The Khoisan community has handed the government a 14-day deadline to respond to their demands, which include official recognition and respect for their rights as South Africa’s first nation.On Thursday, around 150 members from various indigenous groups marched to Parliament in Cape Town to deliver a formal declaration and memorandum. The memorandum, which was received by a government official, outlines the community’s calls for land rights and acknowledgment of their traditional laws.- Advertisement – Call for Recognition of First Nations HeritageThis demand forms part of a broader national movement pressing for the recognition of the heritage, identity, and claims of…

The African National Congress (ANC) has rejected Limpopo chairperson Stanley Mathabatha’s decision to voluntarily step aside. This comes after a crucial meeting between ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula and the Limpopo Provincial Executive Committee at Luthuli House on Thursday.Mathabatha, who also serves as Deputy Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform and is a former Limpopo premier, said his decision stemmed from what he described as “unethical practices” and misconduct within the party’s provincial structures.- Advertisement – He also raised concerns about processes followed during the Vhembe and Waterberg regional elective conferences, which he claimed did not align in any way…

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has announced it will table a motion to remove Stellenbosch Municipality’s Acting Corporate Services Director, Alexander Kannemeyer, after a controversial video surfaced showing him making racially charged comments about white employees.In the clip, Kannemeyer can be heard suggesting that life should be made difficult for white workers to force their resignations. He also argues that appointments of skilled candidates often favour white men, a practice he insists must stop.- Advertisement – YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: AfriForum And SAAI Urge Global Sanctions Against Julius Malema After Hate Speech RulingStellenbosch Mayor Jeremy Fasser has called a special council…

AfriForum and the Southern African Agri Initiative (SAAI) have escalated their fight against the controversial “Kill the Boer” chant by urging countries across the globe to impose targeted sanctions on Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema.Head of Public Relations at AfriForum, Ernst van Zyl, said the move was necessary given Malema’s repeated inflammatory remarks.- Advertisement – “There are many court cases and different campaigns and stories attached to Mr Malema but with this campaign in particular, it is a call from AfriForum and SAAI for further international repercussions for Julius Malema for among other things, inciting violence against minorities…

Former members of the South African Tourism (SA Tourism) board are pushing back after their sudden disbandment. They have filed papers in the High Court, challenging the decision by Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille to dissolve the board.De Lille Defends Her Decision in ParliamentMinister Patricia de Lille stood firm on her decision when addressing Parliament. She argued that the board’s meeting on 1 August was “unlawful”, and this irregularity formed part of the basis for its dissolution.- Advertisement – Visit South Africa.The High Court case is now set to determine whether the board’s removal was legally sound.YOU MAY ALSO LIKE:…

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has sounded the alarm over what it calls an unsustainable crisis within the South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Western Cape.A recent provincial parliament reply revealed that detectives in the province are managing an average of 111 dockets each—almost double the best-practice benchmark of 60.- Advertisement – The DA warned that this overwhelming workload severely undermines detectives’ ability to investigate cases thoroughly and deliver justice.Some Detectives Managing Over 200 Cases EachAccording to the DA’s Benedicta van Minnen, the situation is even more dire in certain areas. Fourteen police precincts in the province reportedly have detectives…

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has raised alarm over the growing number of political murders in the province, warning that the violence is deliberate and deeply concerning.Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Lesufi revealed that he had met with Police Minister Firoz Cachalia to address the surge in killings of political figures, councillors, and government officials.- Advertisement – “In the last three months, the political party which I represent, the African National Congress (ANC), observed and noted a number of political killings in our province,” Lesufi said.“We have lost endless numbers of councillors, government officials, and many other staff members either employed…

Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has pushed back against accusations that she shielded corruption when she dissolved the South African Tourism board. Speaking before Parliament’s portfolio committee, she insisted that her actions were lawful and necessary.YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Patricia de Lille To Explain Tourism Board Dissolution And CEO Suspension To ParliamentDe Lille dissolved the board, citing unlawful conduct and procedural irregularities, but some MPs accused her of protecting SA Tourism CEO Nombulelo Guliwe, who faced disciplinary action after a board resolution.- Advertisement – “The chairperson said that it seems to be that I am protecting corruption. I want to…