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The Madlanga Commission, set to investigate criminality, political interference, and corruption in South Africa’s criminal justice system, has postponed its hearings initially scheduled for 1 September 2025.The delay is linked directly to the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, which has yet to provide the essential infrastructure needed for the hearings to proceed. The Commission clarified that the delay was beyond its control, despite earlier assurances from the Department that everything would be ready on time.- Advertisement – “In the media statement of 20 August 2025, the Commission stated that the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development was in the…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed that South Africa’s foreign policy will be determined by principle rather than outside influence. This follows the United States’ recent move to impose a 30% import tariff on South African goods.Ramaphosa stressed that the government is actively seeking to reduce its reliance on traditional markets while exploring new avenues to strengthen economic resilience. “Our economic diplomacy is centred on securing market access, attracting investment and promoting sustainable development,” he wrote in his weekly newsletter.- Advertisement – The president has just returned from Japan, where he focused on bolstering economic diplomacy and building stronger trade ties…
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has cautioned African leaders against yielding to the influence of United States President Donald Trump, saying such actions undermine the sovereignty of African states.Speaking at the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) annual conference in Enugu on Sunday, Malema emphasised that Africa risks losing its independence and collective power if it remains divided.- Advertisement – The NBA, Africa’s largest professional body of lawyers, represents more than 120,000 members in Nigeria and abroad. Its annual general conference brings together policymakers, judges, academics, and international guests to discuss pressing legal and political issues.Julius Malema Calls for a…
Former International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Naledi Pandor, has delivered a strong warning to the African National Congress (ANC), declaring that the once-revered liberation movement has “lost its glory.”Speaking during a memorial lecture on Sunday, Pandor said South Africans now view the ANC with “disdain” and urged the party to reflect deeply on its leadership choices.- Advertisement – “It is possible, comrades, to restore our lost glory. And we have lost our glory, let’s not pretend about it. The people are looking at us with disdain. The people are looking at us with horror and shame,” Pandor said.Her remarks were…
Former police minister Bheki Cele made repeated attempts to contact controversial businessman Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala just days before Matlala’s R360-million police contract collapsed and he was arrested.Bheki Cele’s Flurry of Calls Before Contract CollapseAccording to News24, Cele phoned Matlala 10 times on 9 May, but his calls were either ignored or rejected. At the time, Matlala was threatening legal action against the police if they cancelled his health and risk services contract with the South African Police Service (SAPS).- Advertisement – Soon after, the lucrative contract was terminated, and Matlala was arrested in connection with the 2023 attempted murder of…
ActionSA has announced plans to introduce new legislation aimed at protecting and incentivising whistleblowers. The announcement coincides with the party’s commemoration of Babita Deokaran, the late health department official who was murdered after exposing large-scale corruption.Deokaran was assassinated outside her Mondeor home in Johannesburg in 2021, just weeks after flagging more than R850 million in suspicious payments linked to Tembisa Hospital in Ekurhuleni.- Advertisement – Her killing shocked the nation and exposed the dangers faced by whistleblowers in South Africa.Herman Mashaba Calls for Stronger Protection MeasuresActionSA leader Herman Mashaba stressed the urgent need for stronger safeguards for those who expose…
African Congress for Transformation (ACT) President, Ace Magashule, has lashed out at the African National Congress (ANC), saying the party has been regressing since 2017.Speaking at the funeral service of ACT’s sole Free State Legislature member, David Mkhabela, Magashule said the current state of municipalities reflects the deep divisions within the ANC. He also described the Government of National Unity (GNU) as “a betrayal of the people.”- Advertisement – YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Polokwane Municipality Dismisses Julius Malema’s Claims On Zimbabweans And Jobs“Since 2018, what has the ANC done? The President of the ANC says in terms of the National…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has intensified diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. On Saturday, 23 August 2025, Ramaphosa held a series of phone calls with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Finnish President Alexandar Stubb to discuss ongoing peace initiatives.The Presidency confirmed that additional conversations with other European leaders will take place in the coming weeks. Ramaphosa emphasised the importance of strengthening dialogue to support peace between Russia and Ukraine.- Advertisement – European Leaders Welcome South Africa’s Role in Peace EffortsAccording to Presidency Spokesperson Vincent Magwenya, European leaders have been receptive to South Africa’s engagement.“In…
EFF leader Julius Malema has accused Polokwane mayor Makoro John Mpe of prioritising foreign nationals over locals when awarding municipal contracts. Speaking at a Siyabonga Rally in Seshego last weekend, Malema alleged that lucrative tenders were being handed to Zimbabweans while residents of Polokwane remained unemployed.“No one is going to eject us from the problems created by John Mpe but ourselves, because we are the ones who got ourselves into this mess in the first place. This man took all the tenders and gave them to Zimbabweans. This happens at the time our own children in Polokwane remain unemployed,” Malema…
SAPS Provincial Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi is set to appear before the Parliament’s ad hoc committee investigating allegations of police corruption for questioning, after the committee officially adopted its terms of reference.The adoption comes after weeks of delays caused by disagreements between political parties over what the inquiry should cover. On Friday, the committee reached consensus on key issues, including whether to bring in an external legal expert or senior counsel to support the investigation.- Advertisement – The terms of reference set out which witnesses will be called, the type of legal assistance available to them, and the overall scope and…