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Another setback for the Nkabinde Inquiry as NDPP Shamila Batohi refuses to testify without legal counsel. Here’s why the process has stalled again.
Nkabinde Inquiry Delayed As NDPP Shamila Batohi Insists On Legal Counsel Before Testifying
The Nkabinde Inquiry faces further delays after NDPP Shamila Batohi refuses to testify without legal counsel, raising fresh procedural concerns.
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January 26, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Another setback for the Nkabinde Inquiry as NDPP Shamila Batohi refuses to testify without legal counsel. Here’s why the process has stalled again.
The high-stakes Nkabinde Enquiry is back. Will Shamila Batohi return to the stand as Andrew Chauke’s fitness to hold office is scrutinised once again?
Nkabinde Enquiry Resumes As Andrew Chauke’s Fitness To Hold Office Comes Under Fresh Scrutiny
The Nkabinde Enquiry into Advocate Andrew Chauke’s fitness to hold office resumes in Pretoria, with uncertainty over Shamila Batohi’s return.
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January 26, 2026 at 8:42 AM
The high-stakes Nkabinde Enquiry is back. Will Shamila Batohi return to the stand as Andrew Chauke’s fitness to hold office is scrutinised once again?
The Madlanga Commission is back. Two new witnesses are set to testify as allegations of political interference and police corruption return to the spotlight in Pretoria.
Madlanga Commission Resumes Hearings As Key Witnesses Set To Testify On Police Interference Claims
The Madlanga Commission resumes hearings in Pretoria, with two witnesses expected to testify on allegations of corruption and political interference in policing.
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January 26, 2026 at 8:20 AM
The Madlanga Commission is back. Two new witnesses are set to testify as allegations of political interference and police corruption return to the spotlight in Pretoria.
DJ Warras’ mother issues a stark warning ahead of Monday’s bail ruling, saying the accused could flee or intimidate witnesses if released. Read more.
DJ Warras Murder Case: Mother Warns Accused Could Flee If Granted Bail
DJ Warras’ mother fears the accused in her son’s murder could flee or intimidate witnesses if granted bail as the Johannesburg court prepares to rule. DJ Warras Murder Case
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January 26, 2026 at 7:56 AM
DJ Warras’ mother issues a stark warning ahead of Monday’s bail ruling, saying the accused could flee or intimidate witnesses if released. Read more.
Ballot papers from the ANC’s Johannesburg regional conference have been found at a Pretoria home. A report is now on the way — and the fallout could be big.
ANC To File Report After Johannesburg Conference Ballot Papers Found In Pretoria
The ANC will submit a report after ballot papers linked to its Johannesburg regional conference were found at a Pretoria home, sparking fresh scrutiny.
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January 26, 2026 at 7:37 AM
Ballot papers from the ANC’s Johannesburg regional conference have been found at a Pretoria home. A report is now on the way — and the fallout could be big.
A major shift for SA’s auto industry. Chery is set to take over Nissan’s Rosslyn plant, ending nearly 60 years of local Nissan assembly. Here’s what it means.
Chery To Acquire Nissan’s Rosslyn Plant, Ending Nearly 60 Years Of Local Nissan Assembly
Chinese automaker Chery is set to acquire Nissan’s Rosslyn plant in Pretoria, marking a major shift in South Africa’s automotive manufacturing landscape.
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January 24, 2026 at 6:29 AM
A major shift for SA’s auto industry. Chery is set to take over Nissan’s Rosslyn plant, ending nearly 60 years of local Nissan assembly. Here’s what it means.
Can a fine really mean “buying freedom”? Julius Malema’s lawyers push back as his firearm case heads to sentencing in East London. Read more.
Malema’s Legal Team Pushes Back Against Claim That Fine Means ‘Buying Freedom’ In Firearm Case
Julius Malema’s lawyers reject claims that a fine would let him buy his way out of jail as his firearm discharge case returns to court.
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January 24, 2026 at 6:01 AM
Can a fine really mean “buying freedom”? Julius Malema’s lawyers push back as his firearm case heads to sentencing in East London. Read more.
A social worker pleads for leniency in Julius Malema’s firearm case, citing his upbringing and role in society. Sentencing is set for April 15 — here’s what unfolded in court.
Malema Firearm Trial: Social Worker Urges Leniency As Court Sets April 15 For Sentencing
A social worker asks for a suspended sentence in Julius Malema’s firearm case as the East London court schedules sentencing for April 15.
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January 24, 2026 at 4:25 AM
A social worker pleads for leniency in Julius Malema’s firearm case, citing his upbringing and role in society. Sentencing is set for April 15 — here’s what unfolded in court.
South Africa may miss the G20 in 2026, but Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says Africa’s voice is still loud and clear. Here’s why he’s calling it a temporary setback.
Godongwana Downplays G20 Exclusion, Says Africa’s Global Influence Remains Strong
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says South Africa’s G20 absence in 2026 is temporary, insisting Africa’s voice remains firmly represented globally.
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January 24, 2026 at 4:07 AM
South Africa may miss the G20 in 2026, but Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says Africa’s voice is still loud and clear. Here’s why he’s calling it a temporary setback.
Explosive testimony in Parliament: Robert McBride says the Crime Intelligence slush fund has always been abused to control politicians and generals.
Crime Intelligence Slush Fund ‘Always Abused’ To Control Politicians And Generals, Says McBride
Former IPID head Robert McBride tells Parliament the Crime Intelligence slush fund has long been abused to control politicians and generals.
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January 22, 2026 at 10:25 AM
Explosive testimony in Parliament: Robert McBride says the Crime Intelligence slush fund has always been abused to control politicians and generals.
Suspended EMPD chief Julius Mkhwanazi faces Parliament this week. Allegations of corruption, crime links and the blue lights scandal take centre stage—here’s what to expect.
Embattled EMPD Chief Julius Mkhwanazi To Testify Before Parliament’s Police Ad Hoc Committee
Suspended EMPD head Julius Mkhwanazi is set to appear before Parliament’s police Ad Hoc Committee to answer allegations of corruption and criminal links.
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January 22, 2026 at 8:58 AM
Suspended EMPD chief Julius Mkhwanazi faces Parliament this week. Allegations of corruption, crime links and the blue lights scandal take centre stage—here’s what to expect.
Police corruption under the spotlight 👀 Parliament’s ad hoc committee finalises its witness list as Robert McBride, Julius Mkhwanazi and ‘Cat’ Matlala prepare to testify.
Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee To Finalise Witness List As Police Corruption Probe Intensifies
Parliament’s ad hoc committee meets to finalise witnesses in the police corruption probe, with Robert McBride, Julius Mkhwanazi and Vusimuzi Matlala set to testify.
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January 19, 2026 at 10:04 AM
Police corruption under the spotlight 👀 Parliament’s ad hoc committee finalises its witness list as Robert McBride, Julius Mkhwanazi and ‘Cat’ Matlala prepare to testify.
A new chapter for ANC veterans begins. Thabo Mbeki urges MK Liberation War Veterans to strengthen national security as fresh leadership takes office in Bloemfontein.
Mbeki Urges MK Liberation War Veterans To Bolster ANC National Security As New Leadership Takes Office
Thabo Mbeki calls on MK Liberation War Veterans to support ANC national security efforts following the election of new leadership in Bloemfontein.
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January 18, 2026 at 3:01 PM
A new chapter for ANC veterans begins. Thabo Mbeki urges MK Liberation War Veterans to strengthen national security as fresh leadership takes office in Bloemfontein.
Fixing failing municipalities is now a top ANC priority. Fikile Mbalula says better service delivery and rebuilding trust are central to the party’s 2026 agenda.
Mbalula: ANC Puts Improving Local Government Service Delivery At The Top Of 2026 Agenda
The ANC says fixing underperforming municipalities and restoring trust through better service delivery is its top priority in local government, says Fikile Mbalula.
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January 18, 2026 at 10:22 AM
Fixing failing municipalities is now a top ANC priority. Fikile Mbalula says better service delivery and rebuilding trust are central to the party’s 2026 agenda.
Crime syndicates inside SAPS? 🔍 Crime Intelligence boss Dumisani Khumalo tells Parliament corruption has reached top management — and only unprecedented action can stop it.
SAPS Corruption Crisis: Crime Intelligence Boss Dumisani Khumalo Calls For Unprecedented Action
Crime Intelligence head Dumisani Khumalo warns Parliament that crime syndicates have infiltrated SAPS leadership, urging unprecedented interventions.
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January 17, 2026 at 9:56 AM
Crime syndicates inside SAPS? 🔍 Crime Intelligence boss Dumisani Khumalo tells Parliament corruption has reached top management — and only unprecedented action can stop it.
Five matric distinctions, a promising future — and a heartbreaking disappearance. A Gauteng teen missing off Mozambique’s coast is honoured by his school.
Teen Missing Off Mozambique Coast Earns 5 Matric Distinctions, School Pays Tribute
A Gauteng teen missing after a snorkelling incident in Mozambique has posthumously earned five matric distinctions, as his school and family pay tribute.
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January 14, 2026 at 12:54 PM
Five matric distinctions, a promising future — and a heartbreaking disappearance. A Gauteng teen missing off Mozambique’s coast is honoured by his school.
Foot-and-mouth disease is spreading fast. Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen wants Cabinet to declare a state of disaster to unlock vaccines and enforcement.
Steenhuisen To Seek Disaster Declaration As Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak Escalates In South Africa
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen plans to ask Cabinet to declare the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak a disaster, unlocking enforcement and vaccines.
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January 14, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Foot-and-mouth disease is spreading fast. Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen wants Cabinet to declare a state of disaster to unlock vaccines and enforcement.
All eyes on Parliament as former police chief Khomotso Phahlane prepares to testify in the explosive corruption inquiry. Key witnesses, security fears and unanswered questions return to centre stage.
Parliament Corruption Inquiry Resumes As Former Police Chief Khomotso Phahlane Set To Testify
Parliament’s ad hoc corruption committee resumes hearings as former police chief Khomotso Phahlane prepares to testify, with key witnesses lined up.
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January 14, 2026 at 10:19 AM
All eyes on Parliament as former police chief Khomotso Phahlane prepares to testify in the explosive corruption inquiry. Key witnesses, security fears and unanswered questions return to centre stage.
AGOA is back on the table 🇺🇸🌍 The US House has approved a three-year extension, but South Africa’s future in the trade deal is hanging in the balance. Will the Senate decide its fate?
US House Passes Three-Year AGOA Extension As South Africa’s Trade Status Faces Scrutiny
The US House has approved a three-year AGOA extension, but South Africa’s future in the trade pact remains uncertain amid rising diplomatic tensions.
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January 13, 2026 at 12:38 PM
AGOA is back on the table 🇺🇸🌍 The US House has approved a three-year extension, but South Africa’s future in the trade deal is hanging in the balance. Will the Senate decide its fate?
Body cameras promised, but where are they? The DA wants acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia to urgently brief the NCOP on SAPS body cameras and deadly KZN shootouts.
DA Calls On Acting Police Minister Cachalia To Account To NCOP On SAPS Body Camera Rollout
The DA wants acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia to brief the NCOP on delays in rolling out SAPS body cameras and deadly KwaZulu-Natal shootouts.
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January 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Body cameras promised, but where are they? The DA wants acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia to urgently brief the NCOP on SAPS body cameras and deadly KZN shootouts.
A bitter DA power struggle has erupted ahead of the party’s congress, with explosive claims of cadre deployment and political interference now before the Public Protector.
DA Leader John Steenhuisen Accused Of ‘Cadre Deployment’ As Internal Party Fallout Deepens
Former DA minister Dion George has accused party leader John Steenhuisen of cadre deployment, sparking a bitter internal dispute ahead of the DA congress.
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January 12, 2026 at 10:57 AM
A bitter DA power struggle has erupted ahead of the party’s congress, with explosive claims of cadre deployment and political interference now before the Public Protector.
Elon Musk says South Africa’s laws block Starlink — but Songezo Zibi isn’t having it. Here’s how the Rise Mzansi leader hit back on telecoms and BEE rules.
Zibi Fires Back At Elon Musk’s Criticism Of South Africa’s Telecoms And BEE Laws
Rise Mzansi leader Songezo Zibi rebukes Elon Musk over renewed criticism of South Africa’s telecoms laws and BEE requirements.
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January 12, 2026 at 9:31 AM
Elon Musk says South Africa’s laws block Starlink — but Songezo Zibi isn’t having it. Here’s how the Rise Mzansi leader hit back on telecoms and BEE rules.
Mbeki and Zuma are not backing down. The former presidents have filed final papers challenging Sisi Khampepe’s role in the TRC prosecutions inquiry. Here’s what happens next
Mbeki And Zuma Press Ahead With Objection To Sisi Khampepe’s Appointment As TRC Prosecutions Inquiry Chair
Former presidents Thabo Mbeki and Jacob Zuma proceed with objections to retired justice Sisi Khampepe’s role as chair of the TRC prosecutions inquiry.
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January 12, 2026 at 8:47 AM
Mbeki and Zuma are not backing down. The former presidents have filed final papers challenging Sisi Khampepe’s role in the TRC prosecutions inquiry. Here’s what happens next
Millions of Instagram users could be at risk after a reported data breach exposed personal details now allegedly for sale on the dark web. Are you affected?
Instagram Data Breach Exposes Personal Details Of 17.5 Million Users, Malwarebytes Warns
A reported Instagram data breach has exposed the personal information of 17.5 million users, with data allegedly being sold on the dark web.
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January 11, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Millions of Instagram users could be at risk after a reported data breach exposed personal details now allegedly for sale on the dark web. Are you affected?
Ramaphosa delivers a defiant message at the ANC’s January 8 rally, warning that South Africa “will not be bullied” as tensions with the US intensify.
Ramaphosa Says South Africa ‘Will Not Be Bullied’ Amid Rising Tensions With The US
President Cyril Ramaphosa reiterates that South Africa will not be bullied, addressing US tensions and domestic critics at the ANC’s January 8 rally.
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January 11, 2026 at 10:46 AM
Ramaphosa delivers a defiant message at the ANC’s January 8 rally, warning that South Africa “will not be bullied” as tensions with the US intensify.