Alleged political fixer and North West businessman Brown Mogotsi is seeking to prevent Advocate Matthew Chaskalson SC from leading his testimony at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry when he returns on 15 May. Mogotsi, who made a brief appearance before the commission on Tuesday, has instructed his legal team to file a substantive application for Chaskalson’s recusal. The application, detailing the grounds for the request, is expected to be submitted by midday on 29 April 2026, in accordance with directions…

The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) has urged families and communities to empower young people, to gain a better understanding of democracy, through storytelling as part of the ongoing commemoration of the Freedom Day. SALGA says this focus is significant as this year marks 30 years of the association and 30 years of organised local government, which it describes both as a milestone that highlights the role municipalities have played in deepening democracy at community level since 1994.The Association’s…

Speculation is mounting within the African National Congress (ANC) that former Police Minister and current National Executive Committee member Bheki Cele is being considered for a key leadership position in the party’s eThekwini region. According to internal party sources, Cele’s name has emerged as one of several candidates being evaluated for the role of regional convener. The announcement of the new leadership structure is expected this week from ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula, who is set to unveil both the eThekwini…