Author: Larson Thebe
The African National Congress (ANC) has welcomed the voluntary decision by its National Executive Committee member and Member of Parliament, Malusi Gigaba to step aside from all party responsibilities. This after he appeared at the Palm Ridge Magistrates Court on Tuesday on fraud and corruption charges related to Transnet locomotives tender, during his tenure as Minister of Public Enterprises. The party applauded Gigaba’s decision, saying that it reflects the discipline, maturity, and revolutionary consciousness expected of cadres of our movement. “In keeping with the ANC Constitution and the resolutions of the 55th National Conference, comrade Gigaba has demonstrated respect for…
Dr Malusi Gigaba, the former minister of Public Enterprises, has found himself at the centre of a significant corruption case involving Transnet, as he was officially charged in the Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial Crime Court. His latest legal troubles position him as the fifth accused in a case that raises serious allegations against prominent former executives of the state-owned logistics company. Gigaba’s court appearance comes after the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) summoned him two weeks prior, and he subsequently agreed to present himself. On this occasion, he appeared alongside an illustrious group of other accused: Anoj Singh, former Group…
World Rugby has officially launched the Nations Championship which will kick-off in July 2026. The new tournament will see the 12 biggest rugby playing nations collide with each other which will culminate in a new Finals Weekend, which will be hosted at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, London in November next year. The Nations Championship will feature all Six Nations Rugby teams representing the northern hemisphere (England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, Wales) and taking on the SANZAAR nations (Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa) plus two invitational teams (Japan and Fiji), competing on behalf of the southern hemisphere. “The Nations Championship…
The Department of Water and Sanitation has opened five sluice gates at the Vaal Dam at hourly intervals, following heavy rains in the area. According to the department, the gates were opened at intervals from 10:00 until 13:00, increasing the water outflows from 60 cubic metres per second (mᵌ/s) to 700 mᵌ/s. The department said it also increased the outflows of the Bloemhof Dam 120 to 250 mᵌ/s at 10:00, and to 400 mᵌ/s at 14:00. This, according to the department, is due to the rising water levels at both dams due to the ongoing rains in Gauteng and Mpumalanga…
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has warned the public against the purchase and use of GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) products that are being promoted and sold on various social media platforms. According to the authority, these products are being promoted to assist with weight loss.In a statement, SAHPRA said it has become aware of companies and individuals illegally marketing GLP-1 products online and falsely claiming to be affiliated with or authorised by the authority and some of South Africa’s major retail pharmacies. “The Authority wishes to clarify that these claims are untrue. SAHPRA, through its investigation, has discovered…
Following weeks of speculation, President Cyril Ramaphosa has finally made executive changes in his cabinet. This after he fired the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment, Dr Dion George, and replaced him with the Democratic Alliance (DA) spokesperson, Willem Aucamp. “In accordance with section 91(3)(b) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, I have appointed Willem Abraham Stephanus Aucamp, Minister. Consequently, I have removed Dr. Dion George from the portfolio in accordance with section 91 (2) of the Constitution,” said the presidency spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya. Ramaphosa however didn’t reveal reasons for the dismissal of George, following his admission that…
Firefighters from the Johannesburg Emergency Management Services (EMS) have successfully extinguished a blaze that broke out at the Ferndale Office Park in Randburg. EMS spokesperson Xolile Khumalo said emergency crews responded to reports of a fire at around 5:30pm at the office park, located on the corner of West Avenue and Oxford Roads. “The fire caused the roof of the building to collapse, resulting in significant structural damage. The fire has since been contained, and no further spread is expected,” Khumalo said. No injuries were reported, and firefighters are remaining on scene to conduct damping down operations to prevent any…
The Department of Transport has postponed the implementation of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) to 1st of July 2026. The system was due to be implemented on the 1st of next month. According to the department, the decision was taken by the Minister Barbara Creecy and her Deputy, Mkhuleko Hlengwa. In a statement, the department said the postponement comes amid an assessment of the state of the system readiness in some of the municipalities that were to form part of the first implementation phase. The department said it has also identified some of the challenges during its assessment. “The…
The African National Congress (ANC) has rejected a request by suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu to voluntarily step aside from all party activities. The party said Mchunu, who serves on its National Executive Committee (NEC), may only step aside once he has been criminally charged. Mchunu was placed on a leave of absence in July by President Cyril Ramaphosa following explosive allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Mkhwanazi claimed that Mchunu colluded with criminal elements to disband the province’s Political Killings Task Team (PKTT). The allegations led to the establishment of both the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry…
The Gauteng government has expressed concern over the vandalism of G20 Leaders’ Summit signage and the revamped infrastructure across the City of Johannesburg. According to the government, these malicious acts are coordinated and executed on the eve of the Summit, which will be held at the Nasrec Expo Centre in two weeks. The provincial government spokesperson, Elijah Mhlanga, has described the damages as sabotage. “These mischievous and cowardly acts of vandalism, which include the destruction of newly installed G20 Summit signage near Nasrec by reported armed assailants and the damage to streetlights and traffic signals along the R55 route, represent…