JOHANNESBURG- Brown Mogotsi has asked for the recusal of Advocate Matthew Chaskalson SC, the evidence leader at the Madlanga Commission, and has formally lodged a complaint against him. Commission chairperson Mbuyiseli Madlanga has directed Mogotsi’s legal team to submit the recusal application by close of business on Wednesday, setting in motion a tight procedural timeline […]
The South African government has extended its temporary fuel levy relief to help ease pressure from rising fuel prices caused by ongoing global oil market tensions linked to the Middle East conflict. The initial R3 per litre fuel levy cut introduced in April 2026 will now continue into June, offering continued support to households and […]
AUSTRALIA- Rebel Wilson gave evidence in a Sydney court as part of a defamation case brought against her by fellow Australian actor Charlotte MacInnes. MacInnes alleges that Wilson made defamatory statements about her in a series of Instagram posts published in 2024 and 2025. The dispute stems from MacInnes’ role in Wilson’s directorial debut film […]
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development says it does not have enough funds to fully cover the six-month extension of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry into police corruption. Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi told Parliament that the department has already spent R123 million out of its R147 million allocated budget and has approached Finance Minister […]
The Gauteng Education Department has pledged to deliver additional mobile classrooms to Bovet Primary School in Alexandra, north of Johannesburg, following protests by parents over severe overcrowding. The school currently accommodates more than 2 000 learners, far above its capacity, prompting concerns about learning conditions and resource strain. Gauteng Education MEC Lebogang Maile visited the […]
The Border Management Authority (BMA) has announced successful bidders for the redevelopment of six of South Africa’s busiest land ports of entry, in a major infrastructure modernisation drive. The announcement was made by BMA Commissioner Dr Michael Masiapato alongside Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber and Deputy Minister Njabulo Nzuza at a briefing in Pretoria. […]
JOHANNESBURG- Airlines Association of Southern Africa is urging authorities to be transparent about jet fuel stock levels beyond May, as rising global fuel prices and the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz continue to pressure the aviation industry. The association says airlines need clear information on fuel availability and allocation to prevent uncertainty that […]
Anele Mdoda has made entertainment headlines after a former domestic worker, Thuleleni Florence Mlalazi, reportedly took her dispute to the CCMA over claims of unfair dismissal and related employment disagreements. The matter, which has attracted public attention due to Mdoda’s celebrity status, was eventually settled with Mdoda agreeing to pay R90,000, including an initial R20,000 […]
PRETORIA- A protest movement known as March and March is demonstrating in Pretoria, calling for more job opportunities for South Africans amid high unemployment. The group argues that joblessness in the country is worsening and needs urgent government attention. The movement is also blaming illegal immigration, claiming that some foreign nationals are taking over parts […]
The Polokwane Magistrate’s Court has postponed a ruling on musician Lehlogonolo Chauke’s third bail application to Thursday. The state is opposing his release, while the magistrate, Godfrey Netshiozwi, delayed the decision to allow time to prepare judgment after hearing arguments from both sides. Chauke, who faces charges including attempted murder and possession of an unlicensed […]