The National Treasury says its decision to temporarily withhold July equitable share allocations to 69 municipalities is intended to compel local governments to address persistent financial management failures while protecting public funds. Treasury says it has been engaging with the affected municipalities since January to improve compliance with key financial
The legal battle over the publication of South Africa’s matric results is set to continue after the Information Regulator (IR) filed an application with the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) seeking leave to appeal a judgment that permits the results to be published on public platforms. The move follows last
Iran’s ambassador to China, Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli, says Beijing and other friendly nations will be granted preferential access through the Strait of Hormuz, adding that the arrangement will be implemented in coordination with Oman. This comes amid growing tensions in one of the world’s most strategically important maritime chokepoints. The
It has been one year since Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi sent shockwaves through South Africa by alleging that a drug cartel had infiltrated the country’s criminal justice system, political leadership, and private security sector, triggering one of the most significant law enforcement scandals in recent history. The allegations have raised serious questions
Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has suggested that Israel may have had an interest in undermining South Africa through the recent March and March anti-illegal immigration protests, linking the issue to South Africa’s high-profile case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Speaking on the matter, Kubayi argued that
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s appointment of Yusuf Cassim as Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training has drawn both praise and criticism. While many supporters have welcomed the decision, citing Cassim’s experience and long-standing involvement in the education sector, the appointment has also triggered a wave of Islamophobia on social media.
Exposure to indoor air pollution and tobacco smoke during pregnancy could significantly increase the risk of adverse birth outcomes, including premature delivery, restricted fetal growth and breathing difficulties in newborns, according to new research conducted by paediatricians at the University of Cape Town (UCT). The study highlights the ongoing threat
Police are investigating the murder of a 42-year-old man who was allegedly beaten to death by a mob in Forest Village, Eerste River, following claims that he had kidnapped and raped a three-year-old girl. Authorities have strongly condemned vigilantism, stressing that justice must be pursued through the legal system. Separate
Alleged crime kingpin Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala has been subpoenaed to appear before the Madlanga Commission next Tuesday, despite attempts to avoid taking the witness stand through a plea agreement with the State. The subpoena comes after the Pretoria Commercial Crimes Court rejected Matlala’s initial plea agreement with the National Prosecuting
VOC became the first Muslim radio station in South Africa when a special events license was granted to the station in Ramadan/January 1995. Subsequent temporary broadcast licenses were granted, permitting the station to broadcast for 24 hours.
