A disputed attempted arrest involving senior intelligence officials has sparked renewed tension between the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) and South Africa’s intelligence structures, raising fresh questions about coordination and prosecutorial authority. Crime Intelligence head Dumisani Khumalo and Intelligence Analysis chief Nozipho Madondo, together with their legal teams, have criticised IDAC over what they describe as a poorly executed and ultimately aborted arrest operation. According to their lawyers, IDAC officials informed the two generals that arrest warrants had been issued…

The Mogale City Council has approved a fully funded R5.9 billion budget for the 2026/27 financial year, aimed at improving service delivery, upgrading infrastructure and stimulating economic growth across the municipality. The budget was adopted during the municipality’s 54th Special Council Meeting on Thursday. Mayor Lucky Sele welcomed the approval, describing it as a significant step towards addressing infrastructure backlogs and improving the quality of life for residents. According to the municipality, R5.32 billion has been allocated for operational service…

The government is calling for greater involvement by ordinary South Africans in the running of the country. President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday launched the Milestones of Freedom Campaign at the Union Buildings in Pretoria and called for active citizen participation, saying it is crucial to sustaining democratic governance. Ramaphosa warned that the affairs of the country cannot be left to government alone. He said South Africa’s democracy may not fulfil its intended purpose without the active involvement of ordinary citizens.…