IDAC accountability must extend beyond Johnson, says Public Interest SA

Public Interest SA says the resignation of Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) Head Advocate Andrea Johnson does not restore public confidence in the institution. It says that senior officials who enabled Advocate Johnson's conduct and are implicated in wrongdoing have remained with…

Gauteng Grade 1, 8 admissions open on 5th of August.

The Gauteng Department of Education has announced that applications for admission to Grade 1 and Grade 8 for the 2027 academic year will officially open at on Wednesday the 5th August 2026, and close at midnight on Friday the 4th of September 2026. Gauteng Education MEC Lebogang Maile says during t…

President Ramaphosa hails Pan-African Parliament as symbol of unity.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the Pan-African Parliament remains a symbol of Africa's unity, peace and shared development. Addressing the opening of the Seventh Pan-African Parliament in Midrand, he said the continent faces growing challenges from global conflicts, economic instability and climate…

JSC backs Mbenenge suspension to protect judicial integrity.

The Judicial Service Commission has advised President Cyril Ramaphosa to suspend Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge pending Parliament's decision on his possible impeachment. The recommendation follows a finding of gross misconduct against Mbenenge over sexual harassment allegations made b…

The African Transformation Movement seeks clarity on the Section 89 impeachment process.

 The African Transformation Movement, ATM says it will urgently approach the Constitutional Court for clarity on the Section 89 impeachment process. The move follows a Western Cape High Court ruling that granted President Cyril Ramaphosa an interim interdict stopping Parliament's public hearings on…

DA Chief Whip & Spokesperson on Justice & Constitutional Development, Advocate Glynnis Breytenbach weighs in on Advocate Andrea Johnson’s request to resign

The head of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption, IDAC, Advocate Andrea Johnson has asked to resign with immediate effect. The NPA confirmed it received her letter and is considering the request, while a copy was also sent to President Cyril Ramaphosa as the appointing authority. The Pr…

Legal Analyst, Mpumelelo Zikalala weighs in on the Lucky Montana vs SIU matter

Former PRASA boss Lucky Montana says the SIU has not obtained a preservation order against him, only a provisional order to start legal proceedings. In a statement, he says he was served on 9 July and has filed a notice to oppose, with his affidavit due by 19 August 2026. Montana accused the SIU of…

SADTU not happy with Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's comments on developments at the Public Investment Corporation

The South African Democratic Teachers Union, SADTU has condemned Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's statement on developments at the Public Investment Corporation. SADTU, which represents thousands of public servants whose pension savings are managed through the Government Employees Pension Fund, …

Border Management Authority says long freight queues at Beitbridge are due to congestion on the Zimbabwean side of the border.

The Border Management Authority says long freight queues at Beitbridge are due to congestion on the Zimbabwean side of the border. The BMA and SARS say all South African operations, including immigration, cargo and health checks, are running normally. Zimbabwean officials report limited parking and…

The Public Investment Corporation faces governance and leadership crisis

Finance Minister, Enoch Godogwana is set to appoint a new Board at the Public Investment Corporation, following the resignation of the Deputy Finance Minister David Masondo as the funds chairperson and other board members. Godogwana is in consultation with Cabinet regarding this matter in line with…