Setumo Stone

Politics

Judges allow themselves to be used to lynch political opponents

26th December 2025

Let us dispense with the polite fiction. The carefully stage-managed spectacle of a judicial commission of inquiry, with its black-robed presiding officer...

Politics

Fikile Mbalula serves a feast of profits as SOEs post staggering turnaround

25th December 2025

In a year-end declaration signalling political momentum, ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula has pointed to a dramatic financial turnaround at South Africa’s...

News

North West CEO on precautionary transfer following claims of graft against him

24th December 2025

The festive season may be in full swing, but the corridors of power in the North West are anything but merry after...

Education

Bantu Holomisa cheers Unisa’s ethical leadership over R22bn reserves

24th December 2025

The United Democratic Movement (UDM) has delivered a glowing endorsement of the University of South Africa (Unisa), celebrating its remarkable achievements in...

News

Paul Mashatile’s merry mix: mending economy, intensifying GBVF fight

24th December 2025

In an annual Christmas address, Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile outlined a year of measured economic progress and a pivotal shift in...

Politics

EFF demands immediate release of ‘abandoned’ anti-gang cops in bail battle

24th December 2025

The Economic Freedom Fighters have launched a scathing attack on the state, demanding the immediate release of 11 jailed Anti-Gang Unit officers...

News

Court voids R54bn Eskom-Nersa pact, orders public input on tariffs

24th December 2025

A R54-billion settlement between Eskom and the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has been set aside by the High Court...

News

‘Tamper with language’ – Damning emails objecting to Hermione Cronje’s NDPP bid

23rd December 2025

In his objection to Advocate Hermione Cronje’s candidacy for the position of South Africa’s National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP), lawyer Barnabas...

News

Andy Mothibi leads SIU to claw back a record R4bn from state crooks in 2025

23rd December 2025

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has reported its most financially consequential year to date, claiming to have recovered and prevented corrupt officials...

News

Ex-Springbok captain’s claim of race bias in job market draws public rebuttal

23rd December 2025

A controversial claim by former Springbok captain Adriaan Richter has reignited fierce debates on race and employment in South Africa. In an...