Outgoing National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Advocate Shamila Batohi has thrown her support behind Advocate Andy Mothibi, whom President Cyril Ramaphosa has named as the new head of the NDPP. Batohi welcomed and congratulated Advocate Andy Mothibi on his appointment as her successor, saying she has full trust in his leadership. Ramaphosa appointed Mothibi as…
As schools across Gauteng reopen next week, the provincial Department of Roads and Transport (GDRT) has issued a firm warning to scholar transport operators, saying unroadworthy vehicles and those operating without valid permits will be impounded immediately. The Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, said the safety of learners is non-negotiable and that…
As the ANC grapples with a severe financial crisis, the party is hosting its annual presidential golf day today to raise funds. The event forms part of the ANC’s 114th anniversary celebrations in Rustenburg, North West Province. Party president Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to tee off at the fundraising golf event at Sun City this…
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…
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…
Get tickets for Wunna Run Johannesburg Coming to Johannesburg in the midst of a dynamic global chapter, multi-platinum Atlanta rap superstar Gunna brings the Wunna Run Club to South Africa for the first time. The 5km community run takes place on Friday, 9 January 2026 at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, during his Wun World Tour. The Wunna Run Club was first launched in…
South African carrier achieves world-leading 91.06% punctuality rating, reinforcing commitment to operational excellence and customer trust FlySafair has been recognised as the most punctual airline in the Middle East and Africa region for 2025, according to the annual Cirium On-Time Performance Review, the aviation industry’s gold standard for reliability metrics. The South African low-cost carrier…
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…
