ACDP in Ekurhuleni calls for swift justice following arrests of senior municipal officials

The African Christian Democratic Party, ACDP in Ekurhuleni is calling for accountability and swift justice following recent arrests of senior municipal officials. ACDP councillor Palesa Yates says those arrested must have their day in court after the spotlight placed on governance issues by the Mad…

Former Ekurhuleni City Manager, Dr. Imogen Mashazi expected to apply for bail

Former Ekurhuleni City Manager, Dr. Imogen Mashazi is expected to apply for bail in the Germiston Magistrate's Court this morning. She and co-accused Linda Gxasheka spent the night in custody after the state asked for time to verify their addresses. Mashazi faces charges of fraud, corruption. Juliu…

City of Tshwane Council suspends City Manager Johann Mettler pending an investigation

The City of Tshwane Council has placed City Manager Johann Mettler on precautionary suspension with full pay, pending an independent investigation. Council also resolved to start disciplinary proceedings against CFO Gareth Mnisi over allegations found to be less serious misconduct. The Mayor says a…

Union Against Hunger to picket outside the South African Human Rights Commission's Food Inquiry

The Union Against Hunger will picket outside the South African Human Rights Commission's Food Inquiry today. They plan to hold a symbolic trial of Shoprite in its absence after the retailer and other major chains reportedly failed to appear before the hearings in Johannesburg. The group will hand o…

A look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoeswana.

A look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoesoana, author of Africa Is Open For Business and Africa Bounces Back

South Africa's refugee appeals backlog drops by more than 12%.

South Africa's asylum system is showing signs of progress, with the Refugee Appeals Authority of South Africa recording one of the biggest reductions in its backlog in years. The Department of Home Affairs says active refugee appeals have dropped by more than 12%, with thousands of cases finalised …

Impeached former Public Protector Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane to challenge application by the Legal Practice Council to have her struck from the roll of advocates.

Impeached former Public Protector Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane says she will oppose an application by the Legal Practice Council to have her struck from the roll of advocates. The statutory regulatory body has cited several grounds, including alleged unprofessional conduct. Advocate Mkhwebane is exp…

COSATU holds its National Day of Action alongside its affiliates including SAMWU and SADTU.

Labour federation the Congress of South African Trade Unions, COSATU is holding its National Day of Action today alongside affiliates including SAMWU and SADTU. Members are marching to the National Treasury in Pretoria to hand over a memorandum. The memorandum is also directed to CoGTA, SALGA and t…

March and March to march to alleged drug dens and businesses accused of employing undocumented foreign nationals.

Citizen-led movement March and March will today march to alleged drug dens and businesses in KZN, accused of employing undocumented foreign nationals. The group has committed to holding a march every Thursday. March and March says the weekly protests are aimed at putting pressure on authorities to …

Activists and Citizens Forum says EFF leader Julius Malema must appear before the Madlanga Commission

The Activists and Citizens Forum says the only way for EFF leader, Julius Malema to clear his name is to appear before the Madlanga Commission and present his version of events. The call follows damning allegations that Malema, General Feroz Khan, Mo Sayed, and other questionable figures are involv…