Justice or just show? The high court’s bail denial in Matlala case
Last Monday, in a judgment that reads like a masterclass in legal gymnastics, the Johannesburg High Court of South Africa’s Gauteng Division—presided over by... Read more.
How Cyril Ramaphosa pitched for Swiss investment amid domestic economic strains
President Cyril Ramaphosa used an address to the Swiss parliament in Bern on Tuesday to make a robust case for Switzerland as a pivotal economic partner, even as... Read more.
SACP accuses Cyril Ramaphosa of pushing foreign-dictated policies
The SACP has launched a blistering attack on President Cyril Ramaphosa’s proposed Growth and Inclusion (GAIN) strategy, accusing it of being a neoliberal blueprint... Read more.
Gwede Mantashe’s “A se mo States” moment against Zondo commission
In a ruling that could have been soundtracked by the Brothers of Peace kwaito classic hit, “O kae molao, ha se mo States mo,” Judge Fiona Dippenaar drew... Read more.
Lawrence Mrwebi fires back at Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi for ‘false’ evidence
Advocate Lawrence Mrwebi, a former Special Director of Public Prosecutions, has accused Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi of knowingly providing false testimony... Read more.
Premier Lazarus Mokgosi wants strict vetting of public service officials, professionals
The North West government is tightening its grip on ethical standards within the public sector by implementing stringent vetting and clearance measures for senior... Read more.
Mkhwanazi’s allegations against Kohler-Barnard divide parly’s inquiry committee
Parliament descended into a heated debate on Tuesday night as MPs on the ad hoc committee investigating explosive claims of police corruption grappled with whether... Read more.
North West’s Mahikeng flats tenants speak out against state ‘hijack’
Longstanding tenants of Kagiso, Wimpy, and Kamogelo Flats in Mahikeng have accused the North West Housing Corporation (NWHC) of reneging on promises to sell them... Read more.
Afrika Mayibuye Movement challenges IEC on electoral integrity
The Afrika Mayibuye Movement (AMM), led by its President Floyd Shivambu, has issued a scathing critique of South Africa’s electoral system following a high-stakes... Read more.
Fort Hare SRC president suspended amid allegations of political silencing
The University of Fort Hare has erupted into controversy after the abrupt suspension of its SRC president, Aphelele Khalakahla, a move that has sent shockwaves through... Read more.
