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SIU Secures Urgent Order in Eskom Tender Scandal

The Special Investigating Unit(SIU) has secured an urgent court order to freeze a Limpopo property and a vehicle. The assets are linked to individuals and companies implicated in an allegedly irregular Eskom tender. Photo: SIU

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… Continue reading SIU Secures Urgent Order in Eskom Tender Scandal

ActionSA Blames Parole Failures for Mass Killing

ActionSA said the Saulsville shooting exposes the government's "weak approach" to criminal justice and parole management, reiterating its position that serious offenders should not qualify for parole. Photo: ActionSA

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… Continue reading ActionSA Blames Parole Failures for Mass Killing

ANC Must Reconnect With Communities, Says Ramaphosa

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa has told delegates at the party’s 5th NGC that the organisation must “go back to basics” to regain public confidence and reconnect with communities. Photo: ANC

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… Continue reading ANC Must Reconnect With Communities, Says Ramaphosa

Seven Killed in Mpumalanga Crash as Police Step Up Enforcement

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 on the N12 near Ogies in Mpumalanga. Photo: Supplied

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… Continue reading Seven Killed in Mpumalanga Crash as Police Step Up Enforcement

ATM Demands Action as Workers Lose Livelihoods

ATM Parliamentary Leader Vuyo Zungula described the situation as a national crisis, warning that the closures could lead to the collapse of local economies Photo: ATM

Thousands of South African families are confronting uncertainty and anxiety as the country’s automotive sector continues to shed jobs and shutter plants. The African Transformation Movement (ATM) has called on the Minister of Trade, Industry, and Competition, Honourable Parks Tau, to act immediately after a wave of closures and layoffs has left communities in Pretoria,… Continue reading ATM Demands Action as Workers Lose Livelihoods

Difference She Makes Pushes Women into Legal Leadership

The Difference She Makes advocates said inclusion in leadership strengthens institutions, improves decision-making, and ensures legal frameworks better reflect the diversity of the societies they serve. Photo: Supplied

The Difference She Makes movement is driving a continental push for the inclusion of women in leadership positions within Africa’s legal and justice sector, highlighting that female participation in the profession has not yet translated into senior leadership. Launched in 2025, the initiative has reached more than six million people across Africa, including Kenya, Nigeria,… Continue reading Difference She Makes Pushes Women into Legal Leadership

ANC Renewal to Dominate 5th NGC

The African National Congress (ANC) will convene its 5th National General Council (NGC) on Monday, with the party confirming that all preparations have been completed. The NGC is the ANC’s highest review platform between national conferences and is used to assess policy implementation, organisational performance, and progress on resolutions. ANC national spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu said… Continue reading ANC Renewal to Dominate 5th NGC

Saulsville Massacre Leaves 11 Dead

Police confirmed on Saturday that 25 people were shot during the incident, leaving 11 people dead and 14 others wounded. Among the deceased are three minors. Photo: SAPS

A devastating mass shooting in Saulsville, Pretoria, has left 11 people dead and 14 others wounded, prompting a major police manhunt for three unidentified suspects. The attack, which unfolded late on Friday, has sent shockwaves through the community and renewed concerns about violent crime in Gauteng. Police confirmed on Saturday that 25 people were shot… Continue reading Saulsville Massacre Leaves 11 Dead

Madlanga Commission: Van der Merwe Killing Triggers National Outcry

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has launched a full-scale manhunt for the killers of Madlanga Commission witness Marius van der Merwe, who was gunned down outside his Brakpan home on Friday night. Police are searching for the hitmen, the person who ordered the killing, and the AK-47 rifle used in the attack. In a… Continue reading Madlanga Commission: Van der Merwe Killing Triggers National Outcry

ActionSA Condemns Killing of Madlanga Commission Witness

ActionSA Member of Parliament, Dereleen James (left), with anti-crime activist Xolani Khumalo (right). James said the witness had appeared before the Madlanga Commission in November. Photo: X/DereleenJ

ActionSA has expressed shock and outrage after a key witness who recently testified before the Madlanga Commission was murdered, describing the development as a disturbing indication of worsening intimidation and violence facing individuals cooperating with investigations into criminal infiltration. The party confirmed the killing in a statement issued on Friday evening by its Member of… Continue reading ActionSA Condemns Killing of Madlanga Commission Witness