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…
Police have launched a manhunt for suspects following a gang-related shooting in Westbury, Johannesburg, that left two teenagers dead and four others injured on Tuesday evening. According to Gauteng police spokesperson Brigadier Brenda Muridili, officers from the Sophiatown SAPS responded to reports of gunfire in the area and found six teenagers suffering from gunshot wounds. “Two of the victims were declared dead on arrival at hospital, while four others are receiving medical treatment,” Muridili said. Preliminary investigations suggest the shooting…
Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane says the province’s 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations began smoothly, with all districts starting on time and no major disruptions reported. A total of 16,968 candidates sat for the three-hour Computer Applications Technology (CAT) Paper 1 practical examination on Tuesday. Chiloane noted that only four examination centres experienced minor technical or power-related issues, all of which were swiftly resolved to ensure no learner was disadvantaged. At Letsibogo Maths, Science and ICT School of Specialisation…
Suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has defended his decision to appoint Cedrick Nkabinde as his chief of staff, saying the appointment was based on merit and Nkabinde’s background in policing. Mchunu made the remarks while testifying before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee of Inquiry, which is investigating allegations of corruption and political interference in the criminal justice system. The inquiry stems from a July 6 press briefing by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, who accused Mchunu of disbanding the Political…