Alleged criminal mastermind Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala is struggling to explain his changing versions of events after admitting under oath that he misled Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee about his visit to the home of former Deputy National Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya. Testifying at the Madlanga Commission on Tuesday, Matlala was confronted by Evidence Leader Advocate Thabang Pooe over his previous denial that he had been invited to a celebration at Sibiya’s home. Before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee, Matlala denied being invited…
President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa’s economy is regaining momentum, citing four consecutive quarters of GDP growth and improvements in key economic indicators during his State of the Nation Address (SONA) at the Cape Town City Hall. Ramaphosa said the recovery has been driven in part by government interventions in critical sectors such as electricity supply. He noted that the country has achieved two consecutive primary budget surpluses, improved its credit rating, and seen inflation fall to its lowest level…
Accountability, corruption and job creation dominate expectations ahead of Ramaphosa’s ninth SONA Accountability, corruption and job creation are among the key issues some Johannesburg residents want President Cyril Ramaphosa to address when he delivers his ninth State of the Nation Address (SONA) at Cape Town City Hall tonight. The address comes at a critical time for the country, as South Africa continues to grapple with high unemployment, ongoing service delivery challenges, and public frustration over corruption and governance failures. Newsnote…
As South Africans await the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA), government has called on the media to prioritise accurate, ethical and responsible reporting. Speaking at a Pre-SONA Media Networking Session in Cape Town, Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong appealed for closer collaboration between journalists and government communication officers to ensure fact-based coverage of the highly anticipated address. Morolong emphasised the influential role of the media in shaping public discourse, particularly in a diverse country like South…