JOHANNESBURG – French authorities have concluded their investigation into the death of former South African ambassador to France, determining that he died by suicide after falling from the 22nd floor of a hotel in Paris in September last year. French ambassador to South Africa, , said the findings were communicated to Mthethwa’s widow and that […]
WASHINGTON – Oil prices rose by about 5% after US President Donald Trump declared that the ceasefire with Iran was “over” following renewed fighting. The conflict intensified after Iranian attacks on ships in the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. Iran says it will continue controlling the waterway and has threatened ships that do not follow […]
EKURHULENI – The ANC in Ekurhuleni says a recent Public Protector’s report into governance and service delivery failures in the DA-led City of Cape Town supports its long-standing criticism of the DA’s leadership. The party argues that the findings reflect similar challenges experienced in Ekurhuleni during the DA-led coalition government between 2021 and 2023, including […]
PRETORIA – Questions have emerged over whether Julius Malema could be called to testify before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry after evidence leaders presented WhatsApp messages allegedly linking him to communications between Feroz Khan and former Crime Intelligence official André Sayed. Commission spokesperson Jeremy Michaels says the decision on whether Malema will be called rests […]
PIETERMARITZBURG – Paul Mashatile will launch the uMgungundlovu District Municipality Multi-Stakeholder Anti-Crime Council in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, on 9 July at the invitation of the uMgungundlovu District Municipality. The initiative forms part of the District Development Model to improve municipal coordination and tackle crime, service delivery challenges, unemployment and poverty. The launch will see 300 Anti-Crime […]
CAPE TOWN – President Cyril Ramaphosa, as Chairperson of the Southern African Customs Union Summit, delivered the opening remarks at the 9th SACU Summit of Heads of State and Government held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. The summit brings together SACU member states to provide strategic and political direction for the organisation. As […]
GQEBERHA – The Eastern Cape High Court has dismissed Premier Oscar Mabuyane’s urgent application to stop EFF leader Julius Malema from making statements about his academic qualifications. Mabuyane had asked the court to declare Malema’s claims that he fraudulently obtained a master’s degree from the University of Fort Hare as unlawful and defamatory. Malema made […]
GAUTENG – Panyaza Lesufi has expressed support for protests against illegal immigration but stressed that demonstrators must operate within the law. His comments come amid growing tensions over undocumented migrants in South Africa. Meanwhile, Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia is expected to meet with provincial premiers to discuss security operations. Gauteng officials are also set […]
CHINA – Deputy President Paul Mashatile is on a working visit to China aimed at strengthening trade, investment, and economic cooperation between the two countries. His programme includes participation in the China International Supply Chain Expo and meetings with government and business leaders, building on agreements reached at the South Africa–China Bi-National Commission held in […]
JOHANNESBURG – Former MK Party members Nhlamulo Ndhlela and Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla say they will head to court after being expelled from the uMkhonto weSizwe Party. Speaking at a press briefing in Sandton, Ndhlela warned that further expulsions could deepen divisions within the movement, following last week’s decision by the party to remove them for allegedly […]