Oyisa George

ActionSA has begun preparing legal papers to challenge the Independent Police Investigating Directorate’s (IPID) decision to classify its investigation into the Presidential Protection Unit’s conduct in the Phala Phala case as “Top Secret”. Dewan de Swardt, ActionSA National Chairperson, explained that the move follows an appeal filed last month, which IPID ignored. “This report is the last beachhead in the fight against abuses of power to protect the President. After […]

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has dismissed a viral social media post claiming that the R370 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant is coming to an end. SASSA clarified on X that the post, which has been widely shared on TikTok, did not originate from the agency. The image was presented as a “public notice” suggesting that the SRD grant was temporary and that funding was not guaranteed. […]

The Madlanga Commission, established to investigate criminality, political interference, and corruption in South Africa’s criminal justice system, will resume public hearings on 26 January 2026. The Commission delivered its interim report to President Cyril Ramaphosa on 17 December 2025, three months after its first hearing in September. It will continue examining evidence from individuals implicated in allegations made by Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, as well as from witnesses who supported his […]

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has used the 2025 Top Achievers’ Awards to highlight the critical role teachers play in driving academic excellence across the country. Speaking at the ceremony, Gwarube said strong academic results are built in classrooms long before learners enter an examination venue. “Teachers are the quiet architects of excellence. They see potential before it becomes visible, and they refuse to give up on a child, even […]

The National Investigation Task Team (NITT) has confirmed that the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination breach was limited to 40 learners across eight schools in Pretoria. “The breach involved a Department of Basic Education official whose child received and shared examination materials,” said NITT chairperson Professor Chika Sehoole. “It was circulated via USB drives, printed copies, WhatsApp, and screenshots. There is no evidence that it spread further.” Basic Education […]