ActionSA President Herman Mashaba has issued a strongly worded statement declaring that his party will not be dictated to by other political parties, commentators or supporters of rival organisations. In a statement issued on Saturday, Mashaba said political disagreements must be distinguished from outright disrespect. He added that he had reached a point where he would no longer remain silent while people attempted to “bully, undermine and dictate” to him and the organisation he leads. His remarks come amid growing…
The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) is harbouring dangerous criminals who are being shielded from accountability by senior officials and politicians. That’s according to former EMPD deputy chief Revo Spies, who made explosive claims before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria, echoing earlier allegations by his suspended boss, Chief Jabulani Mapiyeye. Mapiyeye previously told the inquiry that one of his deputies, Brigadier Julius Mkhwanazi, was running a “criminal outlet” within the department, and had authorised the illegal use of blue lights and police registration plates on…
The Department of Transport has postponed the implementation of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) to 1st of July 2026. The system was due to be implemented on the 1st of next month. According to the department, the decision was taken by the Minister Barbara Creecy and her Deputy, Mkhuleko Hlengwa. In a statement, the department said the postponement comes amid an assessment of the state of the system readiness in some of the municipalities that were to form…
The High Court in Pretoria on Monday ruled that the State may not question accused number one, Muzikawukhulelwa “Muzi” Sibiya, about the alleged confession made by his co-accused, Bongani Ntanzi, during cross-examination. Judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng delivered the ruling after the defence successfully argued that Ntanzi’s confession – in which he allegedly implicated others – cannot be used against the remaining four accused until its admissibility has been finally determined. “The court finds that no pronouncement has yet been made on…