Democratic Alliance (DA) leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has formally requested that President Cyril Ramaphosa recall John Steenhuisen from his position as Minister of Agriculture. The proposed cabinet reshuffle, confirmed by Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya on Monday, would see Steenhuisen demoted to Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, while Willie Aucamp is appointed as the new … Read more
A group of approximately 140 foreign nationals, primarily from Malawi and Mozambique, is currently undergoing voluntary repatriation after seeking refuge at a community hall in Kleinmond. The group was displaced from an informal settlement last weekend following mounting tensions regarding undocumented foreigners in the Overstrand area. The Human Impact of Displacement For those departing, the … Read more
A sweeping forensic investigation conducted by the Department of Home Affairs and the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has exposed a massive corruption network facilitating the illegal registration of vehicles and the issuance of driver’s licenses to foreign nationals. By analyzing over a million records dating back to 2000, investigators discovered that nearly 90% of … Read more
Tempers flared during a meeting of Parliament’s Sub-Committee on Review of Assembly Rules this evening as lawmakers engaged in a heated debate over the regulatory framework for the Section 89 inquiry. The committee is tasked with establishing guidelines regarding whether President Cyril Ramaphosa breached the law in connection with events at his Phala Phala farm. … Read more
The Constitutional Court of South Africa held a special sitting this week to honor Justice Zukisa Tshiqi as she delivered her final judgment, marking the conclusion of an illustrious 21-year legal career. The event drew a distinguished crowd, including Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubai, Chief Justice Zondo, Deputy Chief Justice Moseneke, and NPA head advocate Andy … Read more
The Mystery of Airport “Ghost Cars”: Why Vehicles Are Being Left Behind Imagine returning from an international trip, exhausted and ready to head home, only to find your car hasn’t moved in months. Now, imagine that scenario reversed: you are the airport authority, and you have a parking garage filled with vehicles that haven’t moved … Read more
Former Minister of Social Development Sisisi Tolashe has been removed from office, but a controversial R3 million trip to New York in 2025 remains under scrutiny. Bridget Masango, the chairperson of Parliament’s portfolio committee, has stated that the expenditure will not be left unprobed. Accountability Over New York Expenditure The trip, which involved Tolashe and … Read more
City of Johannesburg officials have conducted a multi-departmental operation on Small Street in the inner city, resulting in the demolition of several illegally built structures. Shop owners were forced to watch as their stores were torn down during the cleanup effort. Multi-Agency Enforcement The operation was led by City Mayor Dada Morero and Sithembiso Zungu, … Read more
The Alexandra Magistrates Court has heard testimony revealing that the victim in a shooting case involving Bellarmine Mugabe and Tobias Matonhodze was paid to remain silent. It was disclosed that Sipho Mahlangu, a security guard who was shot twice in the back at a Hyde Park residence, received R250,000, with an additional R150,000 allegedly promised. … Read more
Evidence presented at the Maglanga Commission today links Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema to allegations of tender manipulation within the Tshwane Municipality. Allegations Detail 2024 Security Tender The allegations concern a 2024 tender issued by the Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) for private security firms to protect the city’s critical infrastructure. Gauteng Police … Read more