PARLIAMENT’S AD HOC COMMITTEE RESUMES

Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee resumes its commitment to probe further allegations that KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has made, adjourned last month after hearing evidence from some witnesses. The committee is set to receive a report on cases in which forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan is accused of influencing the justice system. O’Sullivan also allegedly sent a threatening message to…

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MOTHIBI’S APPOINTMENT AS PROSECUTIONS BOSS COMES AFTER SIX CANDIDATES INTERVIEWED AND FOUND NOT SUITABLE

Newly appointed national director of public prosecutions advocate Andy Mothibi, has been the head of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) since 2016. He joined the corruption-busting unit following years of work in the private sector, including at banks and in the health-care field. Mothibi also worked as a prosecutor, a magistrate, at the SA Revenue…

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PUBLIC PROTECTOR DELIVERS VERDICT IN R500,000 CATERING SCANDAL INVOLVING PRESIDENCY AND DEFENCE DEPT

The Public Protector has concluded that neither the Presidency nor the Department of Defence (DoD) acted improperly regarding the controversial catering expenses related to the Presidential aircraft, Inkwazi, amounting to over R500,000. This expenditure surfaced amid scrutiny following the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in 2022, where extravagant meals were served aboard the jet.

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AA VEHICLE RECALL ALERT: 2016 AND 2018 JEEP WRANGLER (MODEL CODE 323)

Stellantis South Africa has issued a recall notice about a criticalairbag malfunction that has been identified in 2016 and 2018 Jeep vehiclesWranglers. This malfunction may prevent the airbag system from deployingproperly during a collision, posing a serious safety risk. All affected vehicles are being recalled immediately. AA Vehicle Recall Alert: 2025 and 2026 Ford Ranger…

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HOW JOBURG REIMAGINED PUBLIC SERVICE IN 2025

Namhla Sithole  Mpho Mathibe  Kabelo Maseng  Lesego Montso The re-emergence of Johannesburg as a pivotal node in the global diplomatic architecture throughout 2025 has been as much a triumph of logistics as it has been a reclamation of institutional pride. The City’s flawless stewardship of the Urban20 Sherpa and May​ors Assembly, as well as the…

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100 MOST REPUTABLE AFRICANS 2026: A BENCHMARK OF TRUST, INTEGRITY AND IMPACT

Africa stands at a defining crossroads, abundant in talent, resources, culture, and ambition, yet continually shaped by how its leadership, institutions, and people are perceived both at home and on the global stage. In this context, reputation is no longer a peripheral or “soft” attribute. It is a strategic asset that shapes trust, attracts investment,…

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N2 HEIST SPARKS FRESH CLAIMS OF INSIDE JOBS IN CASH-IN-TRANSIT CRIMES

KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has raised concerns that some cash-in-transit (CIT) heists may involve inside help from employees within security companies, including armoured vehicle drivers. Mkhwanazi was speaking to the media about a routine CIT operation that turned violent on the N2 in Durban on 27 December 2025, when armed suspects ambushed…

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