Twenty-three erven (portions of land) allocated to the Mahikeng Local Municipality in the North West, have been returned to the Municipality. The land was unlawfully transferred to a private developer unlawfully or without proper channels and the resolution of the council back in 2015. The official handover of the land, as well as unfinished residential blocks and building materials was made by the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Advocate Andy Mothibi, including Economic Development MEC Bitsa Lenkopane on behalf…

President Cyril Ramaphosa has stated that he did not approve the disbandment of the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) and expressed dissatisfaction at not being consulted by suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu beforehand. Ramaphosa provided these details in written responses submitted to Parliament’s ad hoc committee investigating allegations by KZN provincial police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. The president’s submissions were handed in on Tuesday, following a requested extension after the initial deadline was missed. Minister Overstepped Authority, President Says According to…

The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has reinstated John Hlophe as its parliamentary leader and first deputy president, ending a months-long suspension that sparked internal controversy. MK Party spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela confirmed that Hlophe’s suspension has been lifted, effective Wednesday. Hlophe was originally suspended in November 2025 after allegations surfaced that he made key decisions without consulting the party’s president, Jacob Zuma. The suspension followed a contentious move in which Hlophe fired Colleen Makhubele from her position as parliamentary chief whip…