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…
A key witness testifying before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has raised questions over possible interference during the arrest of controversial businessman Katiso “KT” Molefe, saying he found it “strange” that a Hawks member requested a case number while Organised Crime detectives were leading the operation. Testifying under the pseudonym Witness A, the detective from the SAPS Organised Crime Unit said Molefe’s arrest in December 2024 was marked by unusual activity and apparent attempts to obstruct the operation. Molefe, who…
The North West Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism (DEDECT) has assured the public that it has recaptured a lion that escaped from a trailer on Monday, 20 October along the R49 road between Lichtenburg and Zeerust. According to the department, the lion was being transported from the Free State to Nietverdiend, near Zeerust. A video of the lion’s escape circulated on social media, causing panic but the department guaranteed that the situation is under control, adding that…
North West Premier Lazarus Mokgosi has welcomed the 2024/25 audit outcomes which he says have demonstrated consistent and improved performance of the provincial departments. The premier accompanied by the Speaker of the Provincial Legislature, Dr. Desbo Mohono, her deputy Collen Maine, as well as the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, Smuts Matshe, led an engagement session with the Auditor General, Tsakani Maluleke in Klerksdorp on Monday. Speaking on YOUFM Newshour, the Mokgosi’ spokesperson The Premier’ spokesperson Sello…