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The ‘Diva’ and the ‘Cat’: Madlanga hears of ‘fling’
Senior South African Police Service (SAPS) brigadier Rachel Matjeng has told the Madlanga commission that her relationship with suspected underworld figure Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala...
Stabbing at Curro Soweto campus stokes protest
A stabbing incident at Curro Protea Glen in Soweto sparked outrage among pupils and parents at the private school, who have raised concerns over...
SA set to pull out of DRC peacekeeping mission
South Africa has resolved to draw the curtain on its long-standing participation in the United Nations Organisation Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of...
Appeal court split over Phahlane’s dismissal but confirms his exit
The Labour Appeal Court of South Africa has delivered a split decision in the case of Kgomotso Phahlane, the former acting national commissioner of...
North West’s R15bn SEZ dream remains trapped in approval delays
A six-year battle to secure licensing for the long-awaited Bojanala Special Economic Zone (SEZ) has entered a decisive phase, with North West Premier Lazarus...
Reimagining the Sunday World
Dear Reader,
It has been four weeks since I stepped into the role of Editor‑in‑Chief of this esteemed publication, and I remain deeply grateful for...
Race to block ugly Maile-TK ANC contest
ANC activists in Gauteng are scrambling to stop a looming internal showdown between finance MEC Lebogang Maile and music executive-turned-politician Thembinkosi “TK” Nciza that...
China’s state council discusses draft government work report, 15th Five-Year Plan
China’s State Council on Friday convened a plenary meeting to discuss the draft government work report and a draft outline of the 15th Five-Year...
US exits WHO: Could this be a wake-up call for Africa?
The United States has formally exited the World Health Organisation (WHO), marking one of the most consequential withdrawals in a broader retreat from multilateral...
VW sharpens multi-segment offensive by unleashing new Caravelle, T-Roc
Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has signalled its intent to strengthen its position across both the people-carrier and compact SUV segments with the unveiling of...
SA vehicle finance applications signal cautious consumer confidence
South Africa’s automotive market may still be navigating affordability pressures, but rising vehicle finance applications suggest that consumer confidence is gradually returning.
Following positive January...
SIU moves to enforce SCA order over dodgy R40m Beitbridge fence
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has moved to enforce a January judgment of the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) that shuts the door on...
Brigadier denies ‘Cat’ Matlala bankrolled BBL, confirms asking for Ozempic
“I did not get a BBL. I asked my boyfriend for Ozempic.”
That was Brigadier Rachel Matjeng’s emphatic response as she took the witness stand...
Vehicle services firm Motus interdicted from changing staff employment conditions
The Labour Court has interdicted multi-national automotive, vehicle products and services company Motus from unilaterally changing the salaries and conditions of employment of 232...
Shock as minibus taxi kills on-duty traffic inspector in Mpumalanga
Mpumalanga’s law enforcement community is once again in mourning after a minibus taxi struck and killed Provincial Inspector Dumisane Ndlovu, the latest traffic officer...
Cat Matlala-linked businessman ordered back to Madlanga commission in March
The Madlanga commission of inquiry, sitting in Pretoria, has ordered Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala-linked businessman Suleiman Carrim to return to testify on March 9 and...
Jacob Zuma suffers another court setback in a week in bid...
Former president Jacob Zuma has suffered two separate legal setbacks in the same week in his long-running effort to have lead prosecutor Billy Downer...
NSFAS says R3.6bn has been paid to universities for student allowances...
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) says a total of R3.6-billion has been successfully disbursed to universities for allowance payments, while R679-million was...
Retail chain Boxer gains market share in difficult consumer climate
Boxer Retail has delivered steady sales growth in the first three quarters of its financial year.
This comes as the discount grocery chain navigated a...
Commissioners grill cop on ‘relationship’ with Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala
Commissioners at the Madlanga commission of inquiry said they were not convinced that police Brigadier Rachel Matjeng had been romantically involved with businessman Vusimuzi...
