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…
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.
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…
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 Mayors Assembly, as well as the…
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,…
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…
Bafana Bafana are through to the Last 16 stage of the Africa Cup of Nations after beating Zimbabwe 3-2 in a pulsating five-goal thriller played at the Marrakech Stadium on Monday night. A lot was at stake in this final Group B match, and the two COSAFA neighbours started the game with an opportunity to…
A new Man of the Match award has made its debut at the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025, winning acclaim for its striking design that makes it a worthy prize for the players who excel at the continental finals. The new trophy has been presented since the opening match of the…
Department of Home Affairs, in collaboration with other arms of law enforcement, executed a routine, lawful operation in Johannesburg targeted at suspected violations of South African immigration law. The operation followed after intelligence reports indicated that several Kenyan nationals had recently entered South Africa on tourist visas and had illegally taken up work at a…
As part of our continued commitment to delivering dignity for all, the Department of Home Affairs is extending operating hours at offices from 8 to 19 December 2025, and from 5 to 16 January 2026, by an additional two hours daily for applications and collections of enabling documents. On these days, offices will close at…
