Natalie Nyathi Zimbabwe has decided to ease restrictions on maize imports, a move that comes just two months after a ban was put in place. This change is a response to the government’s revised projections for the 2024/2025 harvest season, which are now lower than expected. Earlier in the year, the government anticipated a maize…
Natalie Nyathi The Gauteng Department of Health is under intense scrutiny following the suspension of Lesiba Malotana, the head of the department, after a lifestyle audit flagged him as “high risk.” This audit was conducted by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) and has raised serious concerns about governance and accountability within the provincial health sector….
Natalie Nyathi President Cyril Ramaphosa has conveyed his best wishes to the matric class of 2025 as they embark on their final examinations. With nearly a million candidates set to write the National Senior Certificate exams across the country, the President has offered words of encouragement and support. In a message released on Monday, October…
Natalie Nyathi In both South Africa and the UK, governments are working on plans to lower electricity and energy costs for households and businesses. These efforts come from concerns about rising living costs and the need for stable, affordable energy to support economic growth. Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has highlighted the government’s commitment to making…
Natalie Nyathi President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the viral video showing him outside the Sandton mansion of Hangwani “Morgan” Maumela, the businessman accused of leading a R2 billion tender fraud syndicate at Tembisa Hospital. The footage sparked speculation about a possible connection between the two, but the Presidency clarified the situation yesterday, during a media briefing…
Natalie Nyathi KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi is scheduled to appear before a parliamentary ad hoc committee today, to provide testimony regarding alleged corruption within the criminal justice system . This appearance follows his recent three-day testimony before the Madlanga Commission, which is also investigating related matters . The parliamentary inquiry aims to delve deeper…
Natalie Nyathi Kenny Kunene, a leader in the Patriotic Alliance, is back as the MMC for Transport in Johannesburg. This decision follows tough negotiations between the PA and the ANC, the main party governing the city. Johannesburg is a major city, and its management relies on different political parties working together in a coalition. Kunene’s…
Natalie Nyathi Joseph Kabila, the former president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, has been sentenced to death in absentia by a military court. This decision was made on September 30, 2025, after he was found guilty of treason, war crimes, and crimes against humanity for his alleged support of the M23 rebel group. The…
Crime Intelligence Head Alleges ‘Big Five’ Cartel Has Penetrated South Africa’s Political Sphere Natalie Nyathi The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has heard explosive testimony from Crime Intelligence boss Dumisani Khumalo, alleging that a powerful criminal syndicate known as the ‘Big Five’ has infiltrated South Africa’s political sphere, as well as law enforcement and private security…
Natalie Nyathi Kenny Kunene, the Deputy President of the Patriotic Alliance (PA), is set to return as a Joburg Councillor after an independent investigation found no wrongdoing on his part. This comes after he resigned in July 2025 from his roles as Councillor and Joburg Transport MMC (Member of the Mayoral Committee) while an investigation…
