Professor Busani Ngcaweni : Poverty drives irregular migration across Africa

Former president Kgalema Motlanthe says that the issue of migration has implications for the entire Africa. Motlanthe was speaking in an exclusive interview with SABC at the annual Kgalema Motlanthe Foundation Winter Seminar in Sandton, Johannesburg. The theme of this year's seminar is "Continent a…

Adv Andrea Johnson says she never saw alleged classified Crime Intelligence documents.

The Madlanga Commission has heard that IDAC Head Advocate Andrea Johnson never saw the alleged classified Crime Intelligence documents reportedly delivered to Mr. Adams' office. Johnson told the commission she relied only on Adams' sworn statement describing the documents, which he said were pushed…

IEC extends disinformation code comment deadline to July 29.

The Electoral Commission has extended the deadline for public comments on its proposed Code to Counter Disinformation to 29 July 2026. The Commission says the extension is intended to encourage broader public participation because of the code's significant impact on the electoral process. The draft…

Police seize seven rifles at suspected CIT safe house in Daveyton.

Acting National Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane has praised Gauteng SAPS and the Ekurhuleni Metro Police for disrupting a suspected cash-in-transit robbery gang in Daveyton. Acting on intelligence, officers recovered seven rifles, a pistol, reflector jackets and a hijacked BMW…

IEC opens online candidate nomination system before election proclamation.

"ELECTION WEDNESDAYS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE IEC".  The Electoral Commission urges political parties and aspiring independent candidates to take advantage of the opportunity to submit their candidate nomination and supporter lists through the Online Candidate Nomination System (OCNS). Early submissio…

Section 89 Committee extends evidence leader nomination deadline

Parliament's Impeachment Committee has extended its search for an evidence leader by 48 hours. The committee met this morning with the aim to decide on an evidence leader but MPs decided the pool of available senior counsels is not big enough. This committee was established following a ruling of th…

NCC Recalls Nissan, Toyota, Lexus Vehicles over Safety Concerns

The National Consumer Commission has recalled certain Nissan Qashqai, Toyota Land Cruiser 300, and Lexus LX600 vehicles over safety concerns, urging owners to visit their nearest authorised Nissan or Toyota dealership for the necessary repairs. The Consumer Commission says Consumers who own the aff…

Johnson dismisses SAPS docket leak allegations as vague and unsubstantiated.

IDAC head Advocate Andrea Johnson has denied any involvement in an alleged "Khan-IDAC cabal" within the South African Police Service (SAPS) or the Independent Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC). Testifying before the Madlanga Commission, Johnson said she has no knowledge of the existence of such…

Motsoaledi welcomes R325 million fraud asset forfeiture in Tembisa case.

The NPA says alleged Tembisa Hospital looting kingpin Hangwani Maumela  will face criminal charges over tender fraud allegations. This follows a High Court order- to forfeit around 326- million rand in assets- which include properties in Gauteng, Cape Town and KwaZulu-Natal and luxury vehicles alle…

IDAC's Andrea Johnson reveals death threats before Khumalo's June 2025 arrest.

IDAC Head Advocate Andrea Johnson has told the Madlanga Commission she received a death threat shortly before the arrest of Lieutenant-General Shadrack Khumalo and his co-accused in June 2025. Johnson says the threatening message warned her and members of the investigation team to "get body bags re…