The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has intensified efforts to encourage millions of South Africans who do not vote to register ahead of the upcoming local government elections, describing municipal polls as the most important opportunity for citizens to influence their daily lives. Speaking during a media briefing on Saturday, IEC Deputy Chief Electoral Officer Masego Sheburi urged eligible voters not to forfeit their constitutional right to participate in shaping their communities. Sheburi acknowledged that some South Africans may feel disconnected…
In a high-profile pre-dawn operation on Tuesday, 12 May, the South African Police Service (SAPS) elite Special Task Force arrested prominent Mpumalanga taxi boss Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni. The 60-year-old transport magnate, widely known for his flashy sports car collection and vast minibus taxi empire, is being held at Middelburg Police Station. Two other suspects were detained alongside him during the raid at his home in the Pretoria/Centurion area. Police have launched a manhunt for a fourth individual. Authorities confirm the…
The North West Provincial Initiation Coordinating Committee (PICC) has welcomed the 2026 Initiation School Registration. The registration ran from the 2nd of February to the 10th of April, with compliance permits expected to be issued on the 12th of May before the schools commence on the 15th of May.PICC Deputy Chairperson, Andries Stemmer, says they used the registration period to conduct oversight visits at the schools.“We were able to uncover new challenges that were raised by the school principals. This…
The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has questioned Warrant Officer Marumo Magane, Commander of the Crime Information Management and Analysis Centre (CIMAC) at Zonkizizwe Police Station in Gauteng, regarding his involvement in the 2021 Aeroton drug bust in Johannesburg. Magane was among the first police officers to arrive at Yellow Jersey Logistics in Roodekop, Ekurhuleni, where a truck allegedly carrying a 715kg cocaine consignment was discovered. During his testimony, Magane told the Commission that part of his duties included interviewing suspects…