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…
Former police minister Bheki Cele told Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee that the appointment of Riah Phiyega as National Police Commissioner in 2012 was a deliberate move to weaken the South African Police Service (SAPS), and that the operational capacity of the service was subsequently undermined to facilitate looting. Speaking during the committee’s probe into allegations of corruption, criminal infiltration and political interference in the justice system, Cele — who served as minister from 2018 to 2024 — said Phiyega’s tenure…
The Judiciary has expressed concern over testimony given at the Madlanga Commission regarding an alleged R2.5 million bribe to secure bail for Katiso “KT” Molefe, a man facing multiple murder charges. On 21 October 2025, a police investigator, referred to as “Witness A,” told the commission that he heard from an informer that a substantial sum was earmarked to facilitate Molefe’s release on bail. However, Witness A admitted he did not know whether the money was intended for the presiding…
The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng has announced plans to table a motion of no confidence against Premier Panyaza Lesufi over what it calls the “failed and costly” Amapanyaza Crime Prevention Wardens programme. The announcement was made by DA provincial leader and Leader of the Official Opposition, Solly Msimanga, during a press briefing on Thursday. Msimanga said the move comes after Lesufi confirmed on Wednesday briefing that the Amapanyaza will be disbanded and retrained as fully fledged traffic officers in…