Councillor Nabbed After Allegedly Trying to Bribe SIU Investigator

A councillor from Limpopo has been arrested after allegedly attempting to bribe a Special Investigating Unit (SIU) investigator with R70,000 to derail an ongoing corruption investigation linked to the Mahikeng Local Municipality in North West.

Netshivhumbe Gumani, 44, a serving councillor at Thulamela Local Municipality, was arrested on Thursday in a joint operation involving the SIU, the Hawks and the South African Police Service (SAPS). He is facing a charge of corruption.

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City Power has called on councillors and public office bearers in Johannesburg to lead by example by ensuring that their electricity and municipal service accounts are paid in full and on time, warning that non-payment by public representatives undermines efforts to improve revenue collection and service delivery across the city.

The power utility says it has intensified engagements with residents, businesses, councillors and other stakeholders as part of a broader revenue enhancement programme aimed at improving compliance, strengtheningREAD MORE

Senior South African Police Service (SAPS) ballistics expert Laurence Makgotloe has been granted bail by the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court in a case that has raised serious questions about the integrity of forensic investigations and the handling of critical evidence in murder cases.

Makgotloe appeared in court on Friday for judgment in his bail application after being arrested on allegations that he manipulated ballistic evidence and intentionally produced misleading forensic reports in criminal investigations.

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South Africa and Czech Republic drew 1-1 at Atlanta Stadium on Thursday, with Teboho Mokoena’s spot-kick wiping out Michal Sadilek’s early goal at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

The result left the sides on one point apiece in Group A of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Miroslav Koubek called for a “fast start” and his men responded. Adam Hlozek crossed from the right, and Alexandr Sojka’s canny, first-time touch released Sadilek, who lashed it past Ronwen Williams.

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A concession operator has been arrested and is expected to appear in court soon after a 69-year-old Canadian tourist was fatally shot during a bush braai experience at the Kruger National Park, police confirmed on Thursday.

Earlier on Thursday, African Times reported on the tragic incident, which occurred at a concession-operated picnic and braai site near Phabeni Gate on Wednesday evening.

Mpumalanga police have opened cases of culpableREAD MORE

The City of Ekurhuleni on Thursday condemned the fatal shooting of five Benoni Taxi Association (BTA) patrollers and two other transport operators in what authorities have described as a senseless act of violence that threatens efforts to bring stability to Gauteng’s public transport sector.

The shooting occurred on Wednesday evening at the Holfontein off-ramp towards Etwatwa along the N12, claiming the lives of five BTA patrollers, a scholar transport driver and an e-hailing driver.

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Soweto side Kaizer Chiefs have announced the arrival of Thabo Moloisane for the upcoming season.

Moloisane is Amakhosi’s first signing in preparation for the 2026/27 season.

Born in Meadowlands, Soweto, the defender joins the Phefeni Glamour Boys from Stellenbosch FC, where he made an impressive 115 appearances over three seasons.

Primarily a centre-back, Moloisane’s quality and consistency earned him two national team call-ups during his time in the Western Cape.

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The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has expelled President Jacob Zuma’s daughter, Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, and former party spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela with immediate effect, in a dramatic move that underscores growing internal tensions within South Africa’s fastest-growing opposition party.

The announcement was made by MK Party Secretary-General Sibonelo Nomvalo during a media briefing on Thursday, where party leaders outlined preparations for the upcoming local government elections while also taking decisive action against what they described as factionalism and conduct thatREAD MORE

The City of Ekurhuleni’s political and governance crisis has deepened after the municipality’s proposed 2026/27 budget failed to secure council approval for a fourth time, prompting renewed criticism from opposition parties and raising concerns about the metro’s ability to meet statutory deadlines.

The latest rejection places the ANC-led coalition under mounting pressure to secure support for a lawful budget before the end of June, failing which the city could face provincial intervention in terms of Section 139(4) ofREAD MORE

ActionSA has dismissed allegations of internal tensions involving its Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate Xolani Khumalo and his wife, Bokani Moyo, describing the claims as unverified, speculative and factually incorrect.

The allegations, obtained by African Times from multiple sources, suggest that divisions have emerged within the party over Khumalo’s public image and campaign branding ahead of the upcoming local government elections.

However, no documentary evidence had been provided to African Times confirming claims that Moyo had been removed asREAD MORE