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Tshwane’s suspended CFO Gareth Mnisi faces serious allegations of tender rigging and procurement manipulation, including a multi-billion rand security contract — yet the city council has downgraded the misconduct to “less serious,” blocking his dismissal. The Democratic Alliance calls it a political “soft landing,” accusing the ANC and coalition partners of shielding Mnisi, despite a forensic repo...

A former teacher in KwaZulu-Natal, Kalayvan Govender, was fired for submitting a fake qualification—but kept getting paid months after her dismissal was finalized because the school district never received the official notice. When payments stopped, she claimed she was still employed and demanded her April salary and bonus, arguing she didn’t know her appeal had failed. The department called it an...

Weskoppies Hospital in Tshwane is under fire for allegedly failing to provide adequate winter clothing to psychiatric patients, with reports of patients enduring freezing temperatures in thin, worn-out garments. The Gauteng Department of Health denies the claims, citing a major clothing refresh completed in 2025-2026 and ongoing efforts to distribute warm gear, despite laundry limitations and safe...

A former Hawks colonel shocks the Madlanga commission with explosive testimony alleging that Andrea Johnson, now head of the Investigative Directorate Against Corruption, improperly sabotaged a 2018 criminal probe into senior Crime Intelligence official Feroz Khan. Kobus Roelofse, a former investigator, claims Johnson leaked sensitive case documents—including a victim’s statement and medical repor...

A viral video shows King Misuzulu kaZwelithini making controversial remarks about his wife, Queen Nomzamo Myeni, and a church leader, calling the latter an “idiot.” The king’s office insists the clip is outdated and that the royal couple remains united, citing recent joint public appearances. The king personally apologized, acknowledging his words lacked the dignity expected of a monarch and cause...

A family of five was found dead in their home in Mfundisweni near Flagstaff, all victims of gunshot wounds—with police uncovering a pistol near the father. The bodies were discovered Friday morning by concerned neighbors after the father made mysterious calls Thursday night. The family, who had returned from Johannesburg for winter holidays, included a 50-year-old man, his 37-year-old wife, and th...

DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis is escalating pressure on President Ramaphosa to appoint a permanent police minister, arguing that a year of acting leadership is no longer sufficient to combat South Africa’s spiraling crime crisis. With the suspended minister, Senzo Mchunu, still drawing a hefty salary while under investigation, Hill-Lewis demands urgent action — pointing to delays in the Madlanga co...

Africa is rising to the challenge of the latest Ebola outbreak in the DRC, showcasing unprecedented regional leadership. With years of Ebola experience, African institutions—led by the Africa CDC and local health workers—are coordinating a swift, ground-level response. Facing a deadly Bundibugyo strain with no vaccine or treatment, the effort hinges on early detection, isolation, and community tru...

Major General Feroz Khan, deputy head of Crime Intelligence, faces explosive allegations including the 2018 assault of Brigadier Leonora Phetlhe with a pen—resulting in visible injuries—and a chilling audio clip where he declares, “I’m General Khan to you.” Despite medical evidence and criminal charges, the case was dropped by the National Prosecuting Authority. Now hospitalized from gunshot wound...

Breaking news on the Thato Molosankwe case: Acting Police Commissioner Ryno Naidoo is set to unveil a major breakthrough this Friday at 2:15 PM in Mahikeng. A special murder and robbery task force has made significant progress, and arrests are expected to be announced. This update brings hope to the community after the tragic May 20th shooting. Stay tuned for details from the TTA Career Centre bri...

A 61-year-old runner was violently attacked on Table Mountain by three unknown assailants, stabbed in the arm during a morning run—sparking fresh safety fears for hikers, cyclists, and runners. This isn’t the first incident in the area, and community groups are demanding stronger safety measures, warning that repeated violence could tarnish Cape Town’s reputation as a premier outdoor destination....

In a chilling twist amid unrest, a man and his four-year-old nephew died after eating biscuits allegedly stolen from a local shop in Witbank. The shop owner moved goods to his landlord’s home for safety, and the landlord shared some biscuits with his nephew—both soon fell ill and died. Police are investigating, warning the public to avoid any food taken during looting, as safety cannot be guarante...

Rassie Erasmus is set to lead the Springboks in their record 55th Test, facing a dangerous Scotland side at Loftus Versfeld. While the milestone is historic, Erasmus remains laser-focused on the task at hand — countering Scotland’s tactical shift to a six-two backs-forwards split and their explosive flyhalf Finn Russell, who’s never beaten South Africa in a Test. With ten players rotated in, inclu...

Minister Siviwe Gwarube delivered a powerful warning at a recent hearing: South Africa’s school nutrition program is not just about feeding kids—it’s critical to their ability to learn, stay in school, and thrive. With 9.8 million learners fed daily across 20,000 schools, the program tackles hunger while boosting attendance and focus. But hurdles loom large—rising food and fuel costs, infrastructu...

The Enyobeni Tavern tragedy is finally getting legal clarity — a Mdantsane court has laid blame at the feet of tavern owners, a Liquor Board official, a police officer, and the former bouncer for the deaths of 21 young people, including teens as young as 13, in 2022. The magistrate’s findings, now sent to the director of public prosecutions, could lead to criminal charges — and the public is watch...

South Africa just shattered its vaccine monopoly — farmers and private companies can now legally import and distribute Foot-and-Mouth Disease vaccines, ending years of government control. This landmark settlement, born from a legal battle, promises faster, more responsive outbreak control — a critical win for an industry that fuels jobs and the economy. With strict biosecurity rules in place, the...

A Ryanair flight from Greece to Germany plunged into chaos when a passenger window blew out mid-air over North Macedonia—sending one tourist’s head and shoulders outside before he was pulled back in by fellow passengers. The man, a Serbian tourist en route to Memmingen, suffered friction burns but is recovering. Witnesses described panic as cabin pressure dropped and oxygen masks deployed, trigger...

Tensions explode in the Zulu royal family as viral videos allegedly show King Misuzulu kaZwelithini drunkenly berating his wife, Queen Nomzamo Myeni, and attacking the Nazareth Baptist Church. The royal house has confirmed awareness and vows to handle the matter internally before issuing a statement, while social media erupts with divided opinions—some condemning the king’s behavior, others blamin...

A loyal housekeeper, who served a couple for over three decades, is set to receive a full R1.9 million death benefit after a legal battle — despite the executor’s claim she shouldn’t qualify. The Pension Funds Adjudicator sided with her, recognizing her ongoing financial dependence even after her formal employment ended. While the fund’s initial decision had legal flaws, the adjudicator chose not...

A 66-year-old former doctor, suspended since 2021, was arrested in Limpopo for performing dangerous, unhygienic circumcisions in a smoke-blackened, waterless shack — leaving patients with septic wounds and unable to walk. With no credentials to prove legitimacy, he faces fraud and violations of the Health Professions Act, with a bail hearing set for next Monday. Meanwhile, in Gariepdam, authoritie...

Three thousand four hundred five SANDF troops are now deployed across all nine provinces — a move meant to quell unrest but raising alarms about the normalization of military involvement in civilian affairs. With deployments often announced after soldiers are already on the ground, parliamentary oversight is crippled, and vague terms like “contingency” mask a troubling trend. While the EFF condemn...

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana exposed a shocking financial scandal: 69 municipalities are sitting on R1.7 billion in unpaid pension funds, stolen directly from workers’ salaries. The National Treasury responded by withholding critical operational funds — after repeated warnings and failed compliance — to protect public money and ensure services aren’t compromised. While the move isn’t punitive...

Deputy Defence Minister Bantu Holomisa is sounding the alarm as the National Treasury delays critical funding for military deployments, putting national security at risk. Soldiers are ready to act on presidential orders, but without timely cash flow — especially for a June-July law and order mission costing over fifty-four million rand — operations falter. Lawmakers warn this undermines presidenti...

Tshwane’s suspended CFO Gareth Mnisi may be returning to work after the council downgraded serious corruption allegations against him — including leaking tender info and rigging a multi-billion-rand contract — to “less serious,” potentially limiting punishment to just a formal warning. A forensic probe found no concrete evidence of wrongdoing, sparking outrage from opposition parties over weakened...

Cops and army strike big in Mohlakeng, busting 70+ suspected illegal miners—including 7 women—at Bundu Inn, seizing over 100 bags of gold-bearing material, 20+ generators, and 2 vehicles. Part of Operation Prosper, this crackdown targets entrenched criminal networks profiting from illegal mining across the province. Just days prior, a similar raid in Westonaria nabbed 150 suspects—showing authorit...