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 Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) has confirmed that its head of operations, Matthews Sesoko, was kidnapped and robbed of his work devices on Friday night. It’s understood Sesoko was accosted by unknown suspects in Pretoria. His vehicle was later found still idling on a secluded section of the R25 in Kempton Park in the early hours of Saturday morning. He was released safely around 2am. Sesoko’s state-issued cellphones and laptop were stolen during the incident. The attack comes just…
The Board of the Road Accident Fund (RAF) has placed four senior executives on precautionary suspension with immediate effect. In a statement, the board said the decision was taken to allow for an independent and unhindered investigation into certain administrative and governance matters within the organisation. The suspended officials include acting Chief Executive Officer Phathutshedzo Lukhwareni, Chief Financial Officer Bernice Potgieter, Chief Governance Officer Mampe Kumalo, and the Head in the Office of the CEO. “These precautionary measures do not…
The Mahikeng Digital Innovation Hub (MDIHUB) has placed the North West province on the global innovation map after two of its teams were nominated at the NASA International Space Apps Challenge 2025. The teams — Odyssey Innovators and ASNOT — were selected from more than 11 500 global submissions, a remarkable achievement that highlights the province’s growing digital and scientific prowess. MDIHUB hailed the nominations as a “significant milestone” for the local tech ecosystem. “Being Global Nominees in the world’s…