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- MK Party challenges appointment of IDAC ombud over alleged political ties
The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has formally objected to the appointment of retired Judge Takalani Joseph Raulinga as the inaugural Ombud of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC), arguing that his past political associations and the manner of his appointment undermine confidence in the office’s independence. In a letter dated… Read more » - Seputla Sebogodi to be laid to rest in Polokwane
The family of legendary South African actor and theatre icon Seputla Sebogodi has announced details of his memorial and funeral services following his passing on July 15 due to complications related to diabetes. Sebogodi, whose remarkable career spanned more than five decades, will be honoured through two memorial services before… Read more » - Julius Mkhwanazi, witness K to return to court for bail hearing
Suspended Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi and a Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) inspector, identified as Witness K, are expected to return to the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, July 22, for a bail application. The pair made a brief court appearance on Monday following their… Read more » - Oil reverses as Iranian comments interpreted as chance for fresh negotiations
Oil prices reversed early gains on Monday after Iran’s foreign ministry said negotiations with the U.S. could be pursued based on national interests. Benchmark prices had earlier touched more than one-month highs on concern over disruption to shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures were down 16 cents,… Read more » - Court orders forfeiture of R326m in assets linked to Morgan Maumela syndicate
The National Prosecuting Authority’s (NPA) Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) has obtained a final forfeiture order for assets worth approximately R326-million linked to the Hangwani Maumela syndicate. The order, granted by the High Court in Johannesburg on Monday, follows a preservation order issued on August 14, 2025. According to the National… Read more » - Motorcycle sales gain momentum as SA market eyes best year since 2012
South Africa’s motorcycle industry has staged a strong recovery in the first half of 2026, with second-quarter sales surging 11% year-on-year, putting the market on track for its strongest annual performance in more than a decade. According to the Association of Motorcycle Industry Distributors (AMID), the market rebounded after a… Read more » - Cat Matlala, co-accused plead not guilty as attempted murder trial begins
The trial of alleged Big Five cartel figure and controversial businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala and his four co-accused officially got underway in the Gauteng South High Court on Monday, with all five accused pleading not guilty to 25 charges linked to three alleged attempted assassination plots. The accused, Musa Kekana,… Read more » - Ramaphosa admits state failed on water, vows crackdown on municipalities
President Cyril Ramaphosa has admitted that the government has not done enough to maintain water infrastructure and provide reliable water services, saying poor municipal management has contributed to South Africa’s worsening water crisis. In his weekly newsletter released on Monday, Ramaphosa said expanding access to safe drinking water was one… Read more » - Limpopo teen arrested for rape of siblings
The police have arrested a 16-year-old suspect in connection with two counts of rape involving his younger siblings. It is alleged that the incidents occurred on Wednesday last week at the family residence in Namakgale, Limpopo. The matter came to light on Friday when one of the victims, a 12-year-old… Read more » - All maritime traffic banned in Strait of Hormuz, says Iran
Iran claims that traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has dropped to zero, and restrictions on vessel transit will remain in place until conditions change, according to an informed source in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy on Sunday. “As long as hostile actions and mischief by the United… Read more »
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