If released on bail, North West businessman Suleiman Carrim may flee the country to avoid facing contempt of court charges for failing to appear before the Madlanga Commission. This is the submission made by prosecutor Donald Shiko, who is opposing Carrim’s bail application in the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court. A decision on the application has been deferred until Wednesday, with the state strongly arguing that Carrim should remain in detention. Shiko warned that the state would not be able to extradite…

Political parties have outlined their expectations ahead of the 2026 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), calling for measures to stimulate economic growth, create jobs and ease the rising cost of living. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is expected to table the MTBPS on Wednesday afternoon, amid growing pressure on the government to provide relief to households and businesses facing persistent economic challenges. Rise Mzansi says the statement should be assessed on its ability to address the cost-of-living crisis. The party expects…

Former President Thabo Mbeki has strongly denied any political interference in the prosecution, or lack thereof, of more than 300 cases referred by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) for a final decision. Mbeki testified before the Khampepe Commission of Inquiry, also known as the TRC Cases Inquiry, on Monday. His testimony drew sharp criticism from the Foundation for Human Rights (FHR), which represents 25 families of apartheid-era victims and survivors who have spent…