Eastern Cape police probe 11-member syndicate allegedly involved in 62 insurance-related murders

Police in the Eastern Cape have uncovered an 11 member syndicate allegedly involved in 62 insurance-related murders. The suspects insured family members and vulnerable individuals before killing them for payouts. Similar arrests were made in Limpopo, where five suspects were nabbed in connection wi…

Parliament's Mineral and Petroleum Resources Committee visits Ekapa Minerals following deadly disaster

Members of Parliament's Mineral and Petroleum Resources Committee visited Kimberley following the recovery of a trapped mineworker's body at Ekapa Minerals. Four workers remain trapped after a mud rush incident three weeks ago. Families are anxiously awaiting retrieval of their loved ones' bodies. …

Businessman, Calvin Mathibeli raided following order to retract statements alleging corruption by KZN Provincial Police Commissioner

Police have raided multiple properties linked to businessman Calvin Mathibeli in KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo and Gauteng as part of a tender fraud investigation. The move follows a Durban High Court order for Mathibeli to retract statements alleging corruption by KZN Provincial Police Commissioner, Nhla…

ActionSA says GNU failed to present plan to lift SA out of currently low-growth trap

ActionSA has blamed the Government of National Unity (GNU) for South Africa's stagnant economy, citing a mere 0.4% growth in the fourth quarter of 2025 and 1.1% for the full year. The party argues that the GNU has failed to present a credible plan to lift the country out of its low-growth trap, lea…

DA calls for Gauteng budget to prioritise fixing ageing infrastructure, maintaining roads and combating crime

Gauteng Finance MEC Lebogang Maile will table the 2026/2027 provincial budget today, amid high expectations from residents seeking improved services. DA Gauteng Shadow MEC for Finance and MPL, Ruhan Robinson warns that the budget must prioritise fixing ageing infrastructure, maintaining roads and c…

Sixteen criminal cases opened in the wake of scandal involving fraudulent transfers of city properties

The Joburg Property Company, JPC, has opened 16 criminal cases with police after uncovering fraudulent transfers of city properties. The company says certain individuals are involved in the alleged scams. Investigations are ongoing, and JPC is working with authorities to recover the properties. Elv…

SADTU objects to KZN Department of Education's decision to renege on government's early retirement offer

The South African Democratic Teachers' Union, SADTU in KwaZulu Natal is up in arms over the provincial Department of Education's decision to renege on the government's early retirement offer. The department had initially invited employees to apply for early retirement without penalties but is now c…

'Prosecute Paul O'Sullivan'- ActionSA demands of National Prosecuting Authority

ActionSA is calling on the National Prosecuting Authority to urgently address charges against forensic investigator Paul O'Sullivan related to alleged impersonation of investigators. The charges date back to 2017 and are linked to serious allegations of misconduct. ActionSA says the delay undermine…

'Deployment of SANDF in gang, illegal mining hotspots does not mean soldiers will be flooding SA streets'

The deployment of the army to assist police in gang and illegal mining riddled areas, will be in force from the 1st of this month but it does not mean soldiers will be flooding the streets. Members of Parliament's Police, Mineral and Petroleum Resources committees received a briefing on the details…

Western Cape High Court Judge, former MPs told to pack up and leave state-owned property

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure has issued a notice to a Western Cape High Court Judge to vacate a state-owned property in Cape Town by April 15th. The move follows confirmation from the Department of Justice that the judge no longer qualifies for the benefit. Last week Minister D…