The Madlanga Commission has granted a brief postponement following an application from the legal representative of a new witness, highlighting the challenges of balancing thorough preparation with the commission’s tight timeline. Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, chairperson of the commission, confirmed that the matter has been rescheduled to next Tuesday to allow the witness’s legal team adequate time to prepare. The witness, whose identity has not been disclosed, is represented by lawyer Hartley Ngoato. Ngoato informed the commission that his client had…

The Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality in Vryburg in the North West has pledged to sustain its improved financial situation and avoid regression to the level of dysfunctionality and possibly face a risk of being placed under administration again. The municipality was among several other municipalities in the province which were placed under section 139(5)(a) and (c) of the Constitution and the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) in November 2021. The action was aimed at addressing severe financial distress,…

The Border Management Authority (BMA) has dismissed perceptions that black Africans are disproportionately targeted in the enforcement of South Africa’s immigration laws, saying such views are driven by how enforcement actions are reported. The BMA briefed the media in Pretoria alongside the Department of Home Affairs, where it released figures detailing the number of people and goods intercepted while attempting to enter or leave the country illegally. According to the authority, the largest number of undocumented migrants intercepted originate from…