In a rare move to underscore accountability among senior office-bearers, Parliament’s Joint Committee on Ethics and Members’ Interests has imposed a R10 000 fine on Deputy President Paul Mashatile for failing to declare a registrable gift — specifically, a diamond — within the legally required timeframe. The fine, announced this week, has been criticised by some… Continue reading Deputy President Paul Mashatile Fined R10 000 by Parliamentary Ethics Committee
Mozambique and Tanzania Deepen Defence Ties Amid Ongoing Fight Against Terrorism
Mozambique and Tanzania have reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to joint efforts in combating terrorism, transnational crime, and instability along their shared border. This commitment was expressed today at the opening of the 6th Session of the Joint Permanent Commission on Defence and Security, taking place in Maputo. Mozambique’s Minister of Defence, Estêvão Chume, praised the… Continue reading Mozambique and Tanzania Deepen Defence Ties Amid Ongoing Fight Against Terrorism
SADC and China Strengthen Ties in Gaborone Meeting
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the People’s Republic of China have agreed to work more closely together after a high-level meeting in Gaborone, Botswana. SADC Executive Secretary, Mr Elias M. Magosi, met with Chinese Ambassador to Botswana, Mr Fan Yong, during a courtesy visit. The two leaders discussed how to improve cooperation between… Continue reading SADC and China Strengthen Ties in Gaborone Meeting
No Finality Yet in Please Call Me Clash — ConCourt Remits Case Back to SCA
South Africa’s long-running legal saga over Vodacom’s “Please Call Me” (PCM) innovation reached yet another turning point on Thursday. In a unanimous decision, the Constitutional Court overturned the February 2024 Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) ruling in favour of Nkosana Makate and sent the case back for a fresh hearing before a different panel of… Continue reading No Finality Yet in Please Call Me Clash — ConCourt Remits Case Back to SCA
Cape Town City Clutching at Straws, or Have a Case?
Betway Premiership side Marumo Gallants are set to appear before the Premier Soccer League (PSL) disciplinary committee on Thursday on charges of fielding an ineligible player, midfielder Monde Mpambaniso. Cape Town City, who have been relegated to the Motsepe Foundation Championship – the second tier of SA football, have filed a protest alleging that Mpambaniso… Continue reading Cape Town City Clutching at Straws, or Have a Case?
SAPS Slams Fake News Over Missing Businessman Jerry Boshoga; Kidnapping Probe Still Active
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has dismissed widespread social media rumours claiming that missing businessman and farmer Jerry Boshoga has been found dead, warning that such misinformation is false, harmful, and deeply distressing to his family. In a strongly worded statement issued on Thursday, SAPS confirmed that Boshoga, who was kidnapped in November 2024,… Continue reading SAPS Slams Fake News Over Missing Businessman Jerry Boshoga; Kidnapping Probe Still Active
ATM Demands Action After Damning Health Ombud Report on Northern Cape Hospitals
The African Transformation Movement (ATM) has condemned the appalling state of healthcare services in the Northern Cape, following a damning report by the Health Ombud into conditions at the Northern Cape Mental Health Hospital and Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Hospital in Kimberley. Reacting to the findings on Thursday, ATM National Spokesperson Zama Ntshona said the report… Continue reading ATM Demands Action After Damning Health Ombud Report on Northern Cape Hospitals
WHO Urges Africa to Produce Medicine Locally
The Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO) has advocated for increased local pharmaceutical production in Mozambique, warning that the continent’s heavy dependence on imports could hinder effective responses to future viral outbreaks. “Expanding local production is essential for strengthening pandemic preparedness and response globally,” said WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus during a virtual… Continue reading WHO Urges Africa to Produce Medicine Locally
Gauteng Hospital Security Guards Left Unpaid as Contractors Fail to Deliver
Security guards stationed at public hospitals across Gauteng have gone unpaid for weeks, sparking anger, protests, and accusations of gross mismanagement within the provincial Department of Health. Dozens of guards contracted to facilities including Chris Hani Baragwanath, Charlotte Maxeke, Tembisa, and Steve Biko Academic hospitals say they have not received their salaries since early June—despite… Continue reading Gauteng Hospital Security Guards Left Unpaid as Contractors Fail to Deliver
Orlando Pirates Announce New Captain
Soweto club Orlando Pirates have confirmed their new captain ahead of the 2025/26 Premier Soccer League campaign. Nkosinathi Sibisi takes over from Innocent Maela, who was the skipper last season and is expected to assume a different, non-playing role within the club, if reports are anything to go by. “Orlando Pirates Football Club can confirm… Continue reading Orlando Pirates Announce New Captain