Masemola: ‘I could not take Mchunu to court over disbandment of political killing task team’
Masemola told the Madlanga commission the disbandment process was ‘by design’ and had begun while he was on leave
Politics
News24 | On back of Ramaphosa’s DA praise, party welcomes new Khayelitsha members
The DA says ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa’s praise of DA-led municipalities has boosted its support base, with nearly 100 new members welcomed in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, over the weekend.
Masemola says Mchunu did not consult before disbanding the political killings task team
Masemola was questioned about whether a police commissioner could refuse directives from the police minister and initially said it depended on the nature of the directive
WATCH | Police commissioner Masemola in the hot seat at Madlanga commission
National police commissioner Gen Fannie Masemola is expected to testify at the Madlanga commission of inquiry on Monday.
News24 | WATCH | DA names Helen Zille as its choice for Joburg mayor
DA federal council chairperson Helen Zille has been named as the party’s mayoral candidate for the City of Johannesburg.
RECORDED | DA announces Joburg mayoral candidate for 2026 local government elections
The DA is unveiling its candidate for Johannesburg mayor in the 2026 local government elections in Soweto, Gauteng, on Saturday.
‘Strange things’ in court: Mkhwanazi reveals collusion allegation about judiciary
When the head of crime intelligence Lt-Gen Dumisani Khumalo was arrested and taken to court for fraud and corruption, “strange things happen[ed],” said KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi on Friday.
Mkhwanazi ‘a walking contradiction’: Adams responds to ‘reckless’ handling of classified documents
National Coloured Congress leader and MP Fadiel Adams says the classified intelligence information KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi accused him of having unauthorised access to ‘found’ its way to his office.
Mayor blames population growth for Joburg water crisis
The DA has not ruled out sabotage as one of the reasons the city has failed to provide water
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Parks Tau meets US representative in push for trade deal
Trade minister Parks Tau has met US trade representative Jamieson Greer for talks, Tau’s office said on Friday, as South Africa tries to reach a deal to roll back steep US tariffs.
RECORDED | Madlanga commission of inquiry: Day 3
KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi is expected to take centre stage on day 3 of the Madlanga commission on Friday with testimony about suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu’s alleged associate, Brown Mogotsi.
ANC considers disputing eThekwini by-election amid MK Party ‘violence and intimidation’
While the ANC lost at the polls, they say the MK Party’s conduct could have an effect on voter turnout during local government elections next year
News24 | Solidarity begins ‘extensive’ US lobby visit after Ramaphosa ignores group
The Solidarity Movement has kicked off its “extensive” visit to the United States – a move that will likely achieve the opposite of what Pretoria seeks to gain in the administration’s own upcoming visit.
News24 | Stellenbosch HR boss resigns from acting post, dodges council suspension
Embattled Stellenbosch Municipality human resources manager Alexander Kannemeyer avoided suspension this week by resigning from his acting role as corporate services director, leaving council powerless to act against him.
Battle over DD Mabuza’s estate
The former deputy president’s daughter from a previous marriage has gone to court to lay claim to funds from his estate in a battle with his widow
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Mkhwanazi: Political killing task team disbanded when closing in on Gauteng syndicates
The KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner said his testimony would deal with political interference by parliamentarians and the national executive
DA gets clean audits, but ANC transforms lives: Cyril’s damage control
ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday sought to put out fires and do damage control after angering ANC councillors and senior party leaders when he sang the DA’s praises on municipal governance.
Mkhwanazi names MPs Adams, Kohler Barnard at Madlanga commission
Kohler Barnard says allegations are defamatory and entirely baseless
Ekurhuleni welcomes CCMA ruling against strikes by essential workers
The City of Ekurhuleni has welcomed a ruling by the essential services committee that says municipal traffic, health, security, water and sanitation and waste collection services remain essential and workers in these categories are not allowed to strike without a valid court order.
News24 | Cachalia plans to appoint policing expert Gareth Newham as advisor
Police Minister Firoz Cachalia is in the process of appointing the Institute for Security Studies’ Gareth Newham as his special advisor.
Ernst Roets to report Charlie Kirk murder celebrators to employers
Former AfriForum deputy CEO and now director of the advocacy group Lex Libertas, Ernst Roets, has launched an investigation into South Africans who incite violence and celebrate murder on social media.