
SANDF deployment will include Eastern Cape: Cachalia
Professor Firoz Cachalia was taking part in the debate on the State of the Nation Address.
TUESDAY, 24 FEBRUARY 2026, 23:25

Professor Firoz Cachalia was taking part in the debate on the State of the Nation Address.

Sooka testified before the TRC Cases Inquiry in Newtown today.

Sooka says that families of victims were initially optimistic following Batohi’s appointment.
Public Protector and advocate Kholeka Gcaleka says the distance between her and any investigation in which she may have a personal interest “is as clear as day”.
The ad hoc committee investigating KwaZulu-Natal provincial police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkwanazi’s allegations now has until the end of March to complete its work.

The debate will take place Tuesday and Wednesday and the president will reply on Thursday.

288 amakhosi were officially confirmed by KZN Premier Thami Ntuli to perform this duty

The work of the Ad Hoc Committee has been extended until 31 March 2026, marking its third extension.

Radebe says he was asked to step down over ongoing financial challenges in the municipality.

The Economic Freedom Fighters will be accommodated in the reshuffled committee, sources told the Mail & Guardian

The US has not had a permanent ambassador to South Africa since January 2025

President Ramaphosa announced that SANDF members will be deployed in some areas during SONA.

President Ramaphosa announced that SANDF members will be deployed in some areas during SONA.
The South African Police Service wants custody of the body of the late former Zambian president Edgar Lungu, News24 has reliably learnt.
Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka has recused herself from the investigation into how Parliament secretary Xolile George’s salary ballooned more than 88% since 2022.

Lukanyo Calata blames Thabo Mbeki for justice delays in Cradock Four case involving Fort Calata.

The current deadline of the Ad Hoc Committee is 20 February.

Sibiya has been linked to murder accused Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala by witnesses including Witness F.

ActionSA has confirmed that its leader is among five shortlisted candidates to lead the party’s 2026 Johannesburg mayoral campaign, with a final decision expected on 21 February

In his weekly letter, Ramaphosa says 1.3 million education assistants are employed at 19 000 schools
ANC national executive committee member Soviet Lekganyane has criticised his party leaders for resisting its own renewal agenda.