A 47-year-old man from Boschkop, Pretoria, accused of allegedly and intentionally infecting his 38-year-old girlfriend with HIV, has been granted R2,000 bail by the Pretoria Magistrates Court. The man faces a charge of attempted murder following allegations that he concealed his HIV-positive status while the couple were in a relationship between October 2025 and June 2026. According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), the accused allegedly told the woman that he was HIV-negative during their relationship. The complainant reportedly discovered…

The past week was marked by high-profile court developments, explosive testimony at the Madlanga Commission, corruption cases and renewed scrutiny of policing and public accountability. 1. Madlanga Commission dominates the headlines The commission remained at the centre of public attention as alleged tender kingpin Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala faced questions about his business dealings and relationships with senior officials. Matlala told the inquiry that he borrowed R15 million from businessman Suleman Carrim to service his Medicare 24 contract with the South…

Minister of Employment and Labour Nomakhosazana Meth has dismissed claims that South Africa is experiencing shortages of key workers following the departure of some foreign nationals amid calls by anti-immigration groups. Meth was speaking to the media at Central Park Shopping Centre in Johannesburg’s inner city, where she led multidisciplinary high-impact blitz inspections alongside Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero on Friday. The inspections are focused on compliance with labour laws, immigration legislation, environmental health regulations and municipal by-laws, while also ensuring…