The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has accepted a medical affidavit from Medicare24 CEO Mike van Wyk, leading to the postponement of his scheduled testimony. Van Wyk is accused of improper involvement in law enforcement-related matters and alleged tender irregularities involving businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala and suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police deputy
Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia says government is fully prepared to maintain peace and stability ahead of anticipated developments linked to 30 June (March of March anti-immigration protest National Shutdown). Speaking after a high-level security briefing, Cachalia confirmed that police have intensified operational readiness across all provinces, with increased deployments
Suspended KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head Lesetja Senona has raised concerns over what his legal team describes as unfair treatment at the Madlanga Commission, arguing that he has been repeatedly denied access to key information needed to properly respond to allegations. His counsel, Dali Mpofu, questioned the scope of some of the
By Odwa Mkentane Civil society watchdog Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) says there must be accountability for the alleged mismanagement of funds in the City of Johannesburg as tensions rise over the metro’s multibillion-rand debt to Eskom. Legal action from civil groups and business chambers has put pressure on the
Judgement has been reserved in the Western Cape High Court following the conclusion of final arguments in the legal dispute between Cape Union Mart executive chairperson Philip Krawitz and the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) over boycott-related protests linked to the Israel-Gaza conflict. Outside court on Thursday, pro-Palestinian supporters gathered peacefully,
Acting Minister of Social Development Sindi Chikunga has stressed that the proposed Basic Income Grant will not replace employment opportunities, but rather serve as a support mechanism for South Africa’s most vulnerable citizens. Chikunga says the Basic Income Support Policy, which is set to be presented to Cabinet for further
The Western Cape’s policing capacity gap has once again come under scrutiny following new figures highlighting a growing mismatch between rising crime levels and available SAPS personnel. Outgoing provincial police Commissioner Lieutenant General Thembisile Patekile has pointed to a significant decline in officer numbers over the past decade. His remarks
By Odwa Mkentane South Africa’s inflation rate has edged higher, with new data showing an increase in consumer prices driven largely by rising fuel costs. According to Statistics South Africa, annual inflation rose to 4.5% in May 2026, up from 4.0% in April. This marks the highest recorded level since
The Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) argued in the Western Cape High Court on Wednesday that the application brought by Cape Union Mart should be dismissed based on the evidence before court. The PSC legal team denied allegations that they were the only organisation involved in the boycott protests, saying the
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.
