The fight against corruption in South Africa has once again taken centre stage, this time in the Randburg Magistrates Court, where bail has been denied to a suspect linked to the assassination of whistleblower Marumo Phenya. Phenya was gunned down in 2022 after exposing an alleged multi-million rand tender fraud within the Department of Home Affairs. Today’s court decision marks a significant moment in a case that has come to symbolise both the dangers faced by whistleblowers and the long road to justice for those who dare to speak out.

The fight against corruption in South Africa has once&nbsp;again taken centre stage, this time in the Randburg&nbsp;Magistrates Court, where bail has been denied to a&nbsp;suspect linked to the assassination of whistleblower&nbsp;Marumo Phenya. Phenya was gunned down in 2022&nbsp;after exposing an alleged multi-million rand tender&nbsp;fraud within the Department of Home Affairs. Today&rsquo;s&nbsp;court decision marks a significant moment in a case&nbsp;that has come to symbolise both the dangers faced by&nbsp;whistleblowers and the long road to justice for those&nbsp;who dare to speak out.

METRO FM Talk with Faith Mangope

METRO FM Talk with Faith Mangope

Norman Kgosiyagofa Montjane ( Attorney for the Phenya Family )

It’s one of South Africa’s fastest-growing health threats, but it rarely gets the urgency of other crises.
Diabetes is quietly affecting millions of people across the country, many of whom don’t even know they have it. By the time it’s diagnosed, complications like blindness, amputations, and kidney failure have
already set in. In a healthcare system already under pressure, the real question is—are we taking this
crisis seriously enough, or are we only reacting when it’s too late? 

It&rsquo;s one of South Africa&rsquo;s fastest-growing health&nbsp;threats, but it rarely gets the urgency of other crises. Diabetes is quietly affecting millions of people across&nbsp;the country, many of whom don&rsquo;t even know they have&nbsp;it. By the time it&rsquo;s diagnosed, complications like&nbsp;blindness, amputations, and kidney failure have already set in. In a healthcare system already under&nbsp;pressure, the real question is&mdash;are we taking this crisis seriously enough, or are we only reacting when&nbsp;it&rsquo;s too late?&nbsp;

AFTER 8 IS AFTER 8: Diabetes: South Africa’s Silent Health Crisis

Growing anger is spilling onto social media as clients of Standard Bank claim they’ve lost life-changing
sums of money in suspicious transactions—some allegedly happening without their knowledge and in
locations they were never present. While customers describe drained pension payouts and rapid
withdrawals into multiple accounts, the bank insists the most widely shared case dates back over a decade and was thoroughly investigated, with regulators finding no evidence of fraud.

Growing anger is spilling onto social media as clients&nbsp;of Standard Bank claim they&rsquo;ve lost life-changing sums of money in suspicious transactions&mdash;some&nbsp;allegedly happening without their knowledge and in locations they were never present. While customers&nbsp;describe drained pension payouts and rapid withdrawals into multiple accounts, the bank insists&nbsp;the most widely shared case dates back over a decade&nbsp;and was thoroughly investigated, with regulators&nbsp;finding no evidence of fraud.

Standard Bank “Missing Money” Claims ( Johan Brouwer Manager Adjudication National Financial ombud Scheme South Africa )

As South Africa marks Human Rights Day this week, many are reflecting on the rights guaranteed in our Constitution — among them, the right to access sufficient water. Yet for many residents in Gauteng, the reality tells a very different story. Communities are dealing with dry taps, water shedding, and aging infrastructure that is struggling to keep up with demand. So tonight we ask: if water is a basic human right, why are so many South Africans struggling to access it? Is this simply an infrastructure crisis, or are we witnessing a failure to uphold one of the most fundamental rights tied to dignity, health, and survival? 

As South Africa marks Human Rights Day this week, many are reflecting on the rights guaranteed in our Constitution &mdash; among them, the right to access sufficient water. Yet for many residents in Gauteng, the reality tells a very different story. Communities are dealing with dry taps, water shedding, and aging infrastructure that is struggling to keep up with&nbsp;demand.&nbsp;So tonight we ask: if water is a basic human right, why&nbsp;are so many South Africans struggling to access it? Is&nbsp;this simply an infrastructure crisis, or are we&nbsp;witnessing a failure to uphold one of the most&nbsp;fundamental rights tied to dignity, health, and&nbsp;survival?&nbsp;

Norman Kgosiyagofa Montjane ( Attorney for the Phenya Family )

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