Stats SA reports significant increase in murder cases

The Statistician-General of South Africa and Head of Statistics South Africa, Risenga Maluleke, says murder is the only crime households experienced more frequently over the past five years. He says murder cases increased significantly in the 2025-26 period, while most other household crimes declin…

Major-General Firoz Khan's lawyer calls medical discrepancies administrative errors

The lawyer representing suspended police intelligence boss Major-General Firoz Khan has argued that discrepancies in Khan's medical certificates amount to an administrative error, rather than fraud. But the commission has challenged this interpretation, saying the letters from SAPS only requested o…

Lebeya approved polygraph tests for KZN Hawks members

Retired Hawks head Dr Godfrey Lebeya has told the Madlanga Commission that he approved a request by KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head General Sonona for DPCI members to undergo polygraph tests. Lebeya says Sonona submitted the request as the provincial head, with the tests accommodated under DPCI directives…

Lebeya ordered two investigations into stolen seized drugs

Retired Hawks head Dr Godfrey Lebeya testifying before the Madlanga commission says he immediately ordered two investigations after being informed of the theft of seized drugs from a strong room at the Potchefstroom police offices in November 2021. He says one investigation was a fact-finding exerc…

Lebeya denies personal relationship with alleged kidnapping kingpin Timmy Marimuthu.

Retired Hawks head Dr Godfrey Lebeya has told the Madlanga Commission that he does not have a personal relationship with convicted drug dealer and alleged kidnapping kingpin Timmy Marimuthu. Lebeya says Marimuthu first came to his attention in 2010, while he was investigating irregular appointments…

Deputy President Paul Mashatile recovering well, office confirms

The Office of Deputy President Paul Mashatile says he is recovering well after being admitted for a minor surgical procedure and observation.  The office says Deputy President became unwell at home in Johannesburg and was later discharged under the care of his medical team. His office says Mashatil…

IFP announces mayoral candidates for eThekwini Metro and Umhlathuze Municipality

The IFP has announced mayoral candidates for eThekwini Metro and Umhlathuze Municipality as it seeks to win control of KwaZulu-Natal's major port cities. Deputy Transport Minister, Mkhuleko Hlengwa, will lead the party's campaign in eThekwini, while Xolani Ngwezi will seek to retain his position.  …

Health Department assures public medicine supplies remain stable.

The National Department of Health has assured the public that medicine supplies in the public healthcare sector remain stable. The department says changes in the colour, shape, packaging or manufacturer of medicines do not mean the medicine itself has changed. It says patients may receive equivalen…

Wits dismisses 98% foreign staff claim

Wits University has dismissed claims that 98 percent of its staff are foreign nationals, describing the figure as fake news. The university says international staff make up nine percent of its workforce. Wits says its approach to internationalisation does not come at the expense of transformation o…

Reflection on research and development efforts of traditional medicine in amhluswa Stadium in Nkomazi, Mpumalanga

Over 800 traditional practitioners converged at Kamhluswa Stadium in Nkomazi, Mpumalanga. This, as the Provincial Health Department commemorates African Traditional Medicine Day. The gathering brought together traditional healers, medical doctors, as well as traditional associations, to discuss the…