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AfriForum Releases “Mbalula Dossier” Alleging Corruption as ANC Rejects Claims

Oyisa George 25 March 2026

Civil rights organisation AfriForum has released a detailed report alleging fraud, corruption and money laundering against ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula. The report, titled the “Mbalula Dossier,” was presented during a media briefing on Wednesday and forms part of AfriForum’s broader campaign around South Africa’s international relations and governance concerns. AfriForum

South Africa Faces R62 Billion Food Waste Crisis Amid Hunger

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 25 March 2026

South Africa discards over 10 million tonnes of food each year, at a cost of roughly R62 billion, while one in five households struggles with hunger. Dr. Lize Barclay, Senior Lecturer in Futures Studies and Systems Thinking at Stellenbosch Business School, says this highlights a systemic problem that touches every

Western Cape High Court Declares Muslim Cemetery Board Unlawful

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 25 March 2026

The Western Cape High Court has ruled that the current Muslim Cemetery Board is unlawful and must be reconstituted through a special general meeting. The court also prohibited the construction and operation of a mortuary facility on the cemetery grounds, finding it inconsistent with the site’s purpose as a burial

Court Backs State Authority in Foot-and-Mouth Disease Response

Oyisa George 24 March 2026

The Department of Agriculture has welcomed a High Court ruling affirming its authority to manage the country’s response to Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD). The judgement, handed down in the Gauteng Division of the High Court, follows an urgent application by Sakeliga and others seeking to allow private procurement and use of

SAHPRA Confirms Recall of Citro Soda Batches Over Manufacturing Concerns

Oyisa George 24 March 2026

The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority has confirmed the recall of certain Citro Soda batches manufactured at Adcock Ingram’s Clayville facility, citing serious manufacturing concerns. Officials briefed the media in Pretoria on Tuesday, outlining the reasons behind the decision and the processes followed. SAHPRA says the recall follows an

Two suspects were arrested for the possession of 15 kilograms of copper

Kouthar Sambo 24 March 2026

Law enforcement officials from the Metals Theft Unit arrested two male suspects found in possession of 15 kilograms of copper. The suspects were subsequently detained at the Lansdowne South African Police Service (SAPS) station. According to law enforcement spokesperson Wayne Dyason, compliance inspections were conducted at multiple premises in two

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