South Africans have been expressing strong support and admiration for Advocate Mahlape Sello following her performance at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. Many citizens have praised her professionalism, legal expertise, and ability to lead evidence effectively during hearings into corruption and criminality in South Africa’s justice system. The Madlanga Commission, officially called the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference, and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System, was established in 2025 by President Cyril Ramaphosa. Chaired by retired Deputy…

Early on Thursday, the Special Investigating Unit, supported by specialised units of the South African Police Service, conducted coordinated raids across KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng as part of a large-scale investigation into an alleged R161 million fraud involving the Unemployment Insurance Fund’s Covid-19 Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme. The operation targeted offices, residences, and the UIF Head Office in Pretoria in a move authorities describe as a major strike against organised financial crime. The SIU confirmed the operation was authorised by the…

South Africa’s justice system is under the spotlight this week as the advisory panel tasked with appointing the next National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) begins interviews with six shortlisted candidates. The NDPP, who leads the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), plays a central role in ensuring the independence and effectiveness of the country’s prosecution services, making this selection a critical moment for South Africa’s rule of law. The position will become vacant at the end of January 2026, when Advocate…

One year into South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU), a new survey by the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation (IJR) paints a stark picture of a nation grappling with economic hardship, social divisions, and cautious hope for reform. The 2025 South African Reconciliation Barometer (SARB), released on Wednesday, highlights persistent mistrust in political leadership alongside moderate support for government policies, reflecting a complex public mood as the country navigates its first year under multi-party coalition governance. The Reconciliation Barometer,…

The Minister of Higher Education, Buti Manamela, has welcomed the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) Council’s decision to launch an independent forensic investigation into allegations of a syndicate selling fraudulent degrees and registrations to foreign nationals. The allegations first came to public attention following media enquiries in November 2025, despite reportedly being raised by a whistleblower in August 2024. In response, VUT Council Chairperson, Professor MJ Radebe, confirmed that the matter had never been formally tabled before the University Council…

The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has called for a sustained nationwide effort to end Gender Based Violence and Femicide, saying the crisis demands daily vigilance and collective action from every sector of society. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Department said the country cannot rely on short-term campaigns and must shift to a year-round approach that places prevention, protection and accountability at the centre of community life. The call comes as the government continues to…

The Special Tribunal has granted the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) an urgent preservation order freezing a Limpopo property and a vehicle linked to individuals and companies implicated in an allegedly irregular Eskom tender. The order, issued by Justice Mavis Victor on 24 November 2025 under case number GP27/2025, aims to secure assets while the SIU pursues legal action to recover state losses. The matter involves twelve respondents, including private individuals, engineering and consulting companies, Eskom Holdings, and the Office of…

ActionSA has raised alarm over revelations that one of the suspects linked to the mass killing of 12 people in Saulsville, west of Pretoria, is a recently released parolee. The party says the development exposes what it describes as the government’s “weak approach” to criminal justice and parole management. This follows confirmation by National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola, who on Monday visited the crime scene at the Saulsville hostel where the shooting took place in the early hours of…

African National Congress (ANC) President Cyril Ramaphosa has told delegates at the party’s 5th National General Council (NGC) that the organisation must “go back to basics” to regain public confidence and reconnect with communities. Delivering his Political Overview at the Birchwood Conference Centre in Ekurhuleni on Monday, Ramaphosa said the ANC’s relevance depends on rebuilding its organisational culture, strengthening its structures and demonstrating its commitment to improving the lives of South Africans. The five-day NGC, convened to assess progress on…

Seven people were killed in a horrific early morning collision on the N12 near Ogies in Mpumalanga, underscoring warnings from authorities about the dangers of late-night and pre-dawn travel during the festive season. The crash occurred at approximately 4:30 am when a Toyota sedan carrying five people from Mozambique collided with a Nissan NP200 LDV carrying two people. All occupants of both vehicles died at the scene. The incident involved a T-bone type collision after the Nissan, travelling from east…