The Ad Hoc Committee investigating allegations of criminal infiltration, political interference and corruption within South Africa’s criminal justice system has received an update on efforts to secure the appearance of key witness Brown Mogotsi. The committee is meeting virtually to discuss the anticipated testimony of several witnesses, including former Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) head Robert McBride and private investigator Paul O’Sullivan. Briefing Members of Parliament, the committee’s Evidence Leader, Advocate Nomarn Arendse, outlined a number of challenges confronting the…

The Department of Human Settlements has warned beneficiaries of the Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP), to adhere to the rules and regulations. This follows the handing over of title deeds in various areas across the country.  Minister Thembi Simelani says the aim of providing  RDP housing is to implement the government’s objective of providing dignified and stable housing to citizens. The department’s plea emanates from the selling of RDP units and title deeds by owners, without following due processes. Simelani outlined key regulations…

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his sadness following the death of 13 learners when their private scholar transport vehicle collided with a truck near Vanderbijlpark today. Four other learners were admitted to hospital with serious injuries, including the taxi driver. The learners were on their way to five different schools in Vanderbijlpark and Vereeniging. According to the police preliminary report, the taxi driver was trying to overtake two vehicles, when he collided with a side tipper truck in Fred Droste…