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IEC chief electoral officer Sy Mamabolo is in a race to complete voter registrations.

A meagre 12 million people cast ballots as vote counting commences after 9pm

Preliminary figures from the Electoral Commission of South Africa show that approximately 12 million voters cast their ballots by 5pm in the 2026 local government elections, with…

‘We can push past 50%’, says Zille as she casts her vote

DA mayoral candidate Helen Zille believes the party can win an outright majority in Johannesburg, pledging to restore basic services and reduce pressure on Cape Town.

Angelo Agrizzi (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Agrizzi to appeal R1.66bn Bosasa confiscation order

Former Bosasa COO Angelo Agrizzi will appeal against a Gauteng High Court order compelling him to pay R1.66 billion to the state, arguing the amount reflects total company…

Minister Parks Tau. Image: Supplied/Facebook

Court sets aside Sizekhaya’s National Lottery licence

The North Gauteng High Court has set aside the awarding of the Fourth National Lottery licence to Sizekhaya Holdings, ruling that Minister Parks Tau introduced an illegal…

Cyril Ramaphosa’s farm, Phala Phala. (Leon Sadiki)

Phala Phala thieves found guilty of stealing $580 000

The Modimolle Regional Court has convicted two accused individuals of housebreaking and stealing $580,000 from President Cyril Ramaphosa's Phala Phala wildlife farm in Limpopo.

Cyril Ramaphosa’s farm, Phala Phala. (Leon Sadiki)

Magistrate reads out judgement on Phala Phala stolen dollars used to buy luxury cars

The Modimolle Regional Court heard how $580,000 stolen from President Cyril Ramaphosa's Phala Phala farm was spent on luxury cars, jewellery, and property as judgment is handed…

Andrea Johnson and Feroz Khan arrested over alleged defeating ends of justice

Former IDAC head Andrea Johnson and ex-Crime Intelligence Major-General Feroz Khan have been arrested on charges of defeating the ends of justice following allegations of a…

Promises: Parties pledge to improve municipal water and sanitation infrastructure, repair leaks. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

Fixing SA’s broken municipalities

As voters prepare to head to the polls, major political parties have unveiled competing manifestos to fix South Africa's collapsing municipalities, restore crumbling…

ANC’s last throw of the dice

Facing turbulent campaigns, internal divisions and surging rival parties, the ANC braces for crucial municipal elections that could see its support drop further into the mid-30s…

Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. (SAPS/X)

Mkhwanazi tipped to lead Hawks in police reset

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has recommended KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi as the new national head of the Hawks.

North West businessman Suliman Carrim told the Madlanga commission he lost R8.4 million after funding Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala’s healthcare company, alleging he was misled by both Matlala and Brown Mogotsi

Suliman Carrim granted R100 000 bail in Madlanga Commission absconding case

North West businessman Suliman Carrim has been granted R100,000 bail after his arrest at OR Tambo International Airport, despite failing to appear before the Madlanga Commission…

CORRECTION: Ramaphosa's former adviser answers Madlanga commission notice

Former presidential political adviser Bejani Chauke has been issued a Rule 10.6 notice by the Madlanga commission to explain extensive WhatsApp exchanges with late taxi boss…

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the SANDF deployment in his 12 February State of the Nation Address.

Ramaphosa deploys 510 soldiers to KZN amid anti-immigration unrest

President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised the deployment of 510 SANDF troops to KwaZulu-Natal under Operation Prosper to assist police amid anti-immigration protests following a…

Eugene De Kock’s presence at the Franschhoek literary festival triggered traumatic memories about the atrocities of apartheid for many

Eugene de Kock blames NPA for failure to prosecute apartheid-era crimes

Testifying at the Khampepe Commission, former Vlakplaas commander Eugene de Kock accused the National Prosecuting Authority of criminal negligence for failing to seek his…

Eugene de Kock.

Eugene ‘Prime Evil’ de Kock testifies at Khampepe Commission

Former Vlakplaas commander Eugene de Kock is testifying before the Khampepe Commission, shedding light on apartheid death squads and the failure to prosecute unresolved crimes.

Murder suspect and alleged leader of the Big Five cartel, Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala. (Screenshot)

Matlala spills the beans in botched plea deal

A leaked affidavit prepared for a rejected plea deal reveals businessman Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala’s allegations of extensive kickbacks and corrupt ties with senior South African…

Power of patronage: Sassa CEO Mr Themba Matlou appointment as head of Sassa allegedly forms part of a broader trend of irregular appointments in social development. Photo: Sassa

R30 million to make Sassa CEO look good

Sassa CEO Themba Matlou faces scrutiny over a R30-million media tender where R29 million was allegedly spent in the first year to shape press coverage and shield management from…

Matthew Chaskalson. Image: Supplied/Instagram

Media houses oppose closed-door intelligence testimony at Madlanga Commission

Media houses have opposed an application to hear the testimony of acting Nicoc coordinator Ntandazo Sifolo behind closed doors at the Madlanga Commission, citing the public's…

The president: Joe Sibanyoni claims payments described by Ntuli as protection money were instead linked to local business support.

State alleges threats against investigators in Joe Sibanyoni construction mafia case

The investigating team in the R2.2 million extortion case against taxi boss Joe Ferrari Sibanyoni has received threats, the Delmas Magistrate’s Court heard as bail conditions…

Lt Shadrack Sibiya. Image supplied/instagram

Sibiya denied bail as magistrate fears witness tampering

The Randburg Magistrate’s Court has denied bail to former deputy national police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya, ruling that his release poses a risk of witness tampering and…