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FADIEL ADAMS GRANTED R10 000 BAIL

Written by on 15 May 2026

DURBAN- Member of Parliament Fadiel Adams has been granted R10,000 bail by the Pinetown Magistrate’s Court in Durban. The ruling was delivered on Friday after he appeared in court facing charges of defeating the ends of justice and fraud. The State alleges that Adams falsely claimed he was on official parliamentary duty to gain access […]

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MOGOTSI ACCUSES CHASKALSON OF PRESSURE IN COMMISSION CASE

Written by on 15 May 2026

PRETORIA- Alleged political fixer Brown Mogotsi has accused Madlanga Commission chief evidence leader Matthew Chaskalson of attempting to pressure him into implicating North West businessman Suleiman Carrim. Mogotsi claims he was asked to “throw Carrim under the bus” by providing information that would support the commission’s inquiry. He is now seeking for Chaskalson to recuse […]

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MOTORISTS BRACE FOR FUEL PRICE HIKE IN JUNE

Written by on 15 May 2026

Motorists in South Africa are expected to face another fuel price increase in June, although petrol users may experience a smaller rise compared to diesel consumers. According to the latest data from the Central Energy Fund, diesel prices are projected to increase by about R4.41 per litre, while petrol is set to rise by around […]

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TEMBISA HOSPITAL FAST-TRACKS RECRUITMENT

Written by on 15 May 2026

THEMBISA- The Gauteng Department of Health is accelerating recruitment at Gauteng Department of Health to address critical staffing shortages at Tembisa Hospital. The initiative targets key vacancies, including doctors, nurses, clinical support staff, and administrative workers, with the aim of improving service delivery, reducing long waiting times, and strengthening clinical supervision at the facility. According […]

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PRETORIA GEARS UP FOR CAF FINAL WEEKEND

Written by on 15 May 2026

PRETORIA- CAF Champions League Final is set to transform Pretoria into a major football and tourism hub this weekend as Mamelodi Sundowns prepare to host AS FAR at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Sunday, 17 May. Thousands of football supporters are expected to travel to Tshwane for the highly anticipated first-leg clash, with transport systems such […]

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BOTHA VOWS TO FIGHT ILLEGAL DUMPING IN KYA SANDS

Written by on 15 May 2026

JOHANNESBURG- Gauteng MEC Botha has reaffirmed the provincial government’s commitment to tackling illegal dumping and waste burning in Kya Sands. In a media statement issued on 15 May 2026, Botha said the Department of Environment began responding to community complaints shortly after his appointment in June 2025. Coordinated enforcement operations involving SAPS, JMPD, Home Affairs, […]

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ACTIONSA WELCOMES TOLASHE’S FIRING

Written by on 14 May 2026

CAPE TOWN- ActionSA has welcomed the dismissal of former Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe, calling it a victory for accountability. The Presidency confirmed Tolashe’s removal on Thursday, sparking reactions from political parties in Parliament. ActionSA’s Dereleen James said the decision vindicates the party’s efforts to expose corruption and wrongdoing within government. Speaking in Cape Town […]

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MK PARTY TELLS RAMAPHOSA TO FIRE HIMSELF

Written by on 14 May 2026

CAPE TOWN- MK Party MP David Skosana says President Cyril Ramaphosa should “fire himself” following the dismissal of Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe. Speaking ahead of Ramaphosa’s appearance in Parliament on Thursday, Skosana welcomed Tolashe’s removal but accused the president of avoiding accountability over his own controversies. Ramaphosa is expected to face tough questions during […]

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