By Rachel Mohamed President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on a leave of absence as a judicial commission of inquiry investigates serious allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. In the interim, Professor Firoz Cachalia — a law professor at the University of the Witwatersrand and
President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on immediate leave of absence following serious allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. The commissioner accused Mchunu of political interference in police operations, links to criminal elements, and involvement in the disbandment of the Political Killings Task Team in
The City of Cape Town’s plan to redevelop a section of the Athlone Stadium — specifically the overflow parking area located alongside Klipfontein Road — into a mixed-use development has drawn criticism from some local stakeholders, who argue it could negatively impact the stadium’s functionality and long-term future. According to
Residents of Hazendal and Bokmakierie are growing increasingly frustrated by ongoing electricity disruptions and sewage overflows — issues they say are being met with short-term fixes rather than sustainable, long-term solutions. While acknowledging the challenges posed by rampant cable theft and vandalism, community members argue that the City of Cape
The Department of Correctional Services has issued a public alert about a fraudulent scheme involving the impersonation of departmental spokesperson, Singabakho Nxumalo. According to the department, a scammer is using the TrueCaller app to contact individuals, soliciting money in exchange for learnership opportunities and uniforms. The department strongly condemns these
The University of the Western Cape has highlighted the urgent need for increased awareness, clearer guidance, and more robust support systems to protect older individuals from online threats. This follows a research study titled “Cybercrime Against Senior Citizens: Exploring Ageism, Ideal Victimhood, and the Pivotal Role of Socioeconomics.” According to
The Randburg Magistrate’s Court has granted bail of R10,000 each to 12 members of the South African Defence Force Special Forces, who are charged with the murder of Hawks investigator Frans Mathipa. Mathipa, a lead detective investigating state-related crimes, was shot and killed on the N1 near the Hammanskraal Toll
Criminals are deliberately sabotaging South Africa’s water infrastructure to profit from the lucrative repair contracts that follow, according to a new policy brief released by the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC). Titled “How to Address Systemic Sabotage of Essential Water Infrastructure,” the brief raises serious concerns about the intentional
The Department of Agriculture has officially lifted the ban on Brazilian mechanically deboned meat and chicken after an eight-week suspension. This ban was imposed due to a case of bird flu on a single farm in Rio Grande do Sul, which cut off 95% of South Africa’s supply of mechanically
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.
