President Cyril Ramaphosa says Freedom Charter was the vision of the Constitution. He was addressing delegates during the 70th anniversary of the adoption of the Freedom Charter in Boksburg Tuesday night. He says about 50 000 people were inspired to be part of this historic document. “From across the country, people responded in their numbers, leading to the Congress of the People, which was the biggest single gathering of representatives of the people in South Africa,” he said. “To have…

Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, has emphasised that all foreign actors operating in South Africa, including intelligence operatives, must strictly adhere to the country’s laws and respect its sovereignty. Ntshavheni made these remarks in a written parliamentary reply addressing the presence and activities of foreign intelligence agencies within the Republic. She highlighted that South Africa’s intelligence community continuously monitors global and regional developments, particularly the impact of great power competition on African economies and political stability. “It is standard…

The Randburg Magistrates’ Court has informed a Midrand couple accused of operating a child sexual trafficking ring that they now face more than 900 charges. Darren Wilken and his girlfriend, Tiona Moodley, are alleged to have manufactured and distributed over ten million copies of child sexual abuse material. The pair was arrested in January; Moodley has since been granted bail, while Wilken remains in custody. A key development in court saw Magistrate Anna Oosthuizen impose a strict condition on Moodley’s…