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 murder trial of Q-Tech engineer Armand Swart took a dramatic turn this week when a key state witness alleged that Lucky Molefe, the nephew of alleged crime cartel figure Katiso “KT” Molefe, ordered the hit that led to Swart’s death. Swart was gunned down in April last year outside his workplace, Q-Tech, in Vereeniging, Gauteng. The brazen killing sent shockwaves through the engineering firm and the local community, prompting an extensive police investigation that eventually led to the arrest…
The past few days have been “turbulent” for Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, who appeared to struggle under questioning from Members of Parliament during his testimony before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee. The committee is investigating serious allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, who claimed there was political interference in the South African Police Service (SAPS) — including a directive to disband the specialised Political Killings Task Team. Mchunu concluded his testimony this week, facing pointed questions about his…
Former President Jacob Zuma could have his assets — including his home, vehicles, and even his presidential pension — seized if he fails to repay more than R28.9 million owed to the state for legal fees incurred during his private litigation. The Gauteng High Court in Pretoria handed down the order this week, directing Zuma to pay R28,960,774.34 to the State Attorney, plus interest on R18.9 million calculated from 25 January 2024 until the date of payment. Judge Anthony Millar,…