LIVE: Madlanga Commission of Inquiry | 20 February 2026
The Madlanga Commission will today continue hearing witness testimony.
South Africa
Manamela appoints administrator to stabilise College of Cape Town
Manamela appoints administrator to stabilise College of Cape Town
Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has appointed Dr Robert Nkuna as Administrator of the College of Cape Town following findings of serious governance and financial failures at the institution.
The appointment, made in terms of Section 46 of the Continuing Education and Training Act, 2006, takes...
Adv Maema’s testimony to be tested as cross-examination commences
The panel at the Nkabinde Enquiry will commence with the cross examination of Adv Sello Maema
Muslim Council condemns killing of Moulana in Mitchells Plain
MJC’s Sheikh Riad Fataar has called for a swift and thorough investigation.
Kimberley community holds candlelight vigil for trapped miners
Rescue efforts to find the trapped miners since the mud rush incident on Tuesday continue
Phala Phala trial set to resume at Modimolle Regional Court
David and his two co-accused are on trial for allegedly stealing the money that was hidden in a sofa
Gen Nelwamondo reflects on crucial unification of SA’s Armed Forces
SANDF is the third largest army in Africa after the Egyptian and Algerian armies
Police search for gun at residence of Mugabe’s son
A gardener was shot earlier in Hyde Park, north of Johannesburg and is in critical condition
Limpopo bus crash death toll standing at five
Preliminary investigations indicate that the bus lost control along a curvy mountain pass.
Grace Mugabe distressed following son’s arrest in South Africa
The two men have been charged with attempted murder.
Madlanga Commission grills Sibiya on PKTT disbandment
Justice Madlanga pointed out the contradiction in Sibiya’s statement.
Gardener critical after alleged shooting at Mugabe’s son’s home
Police have detained Mugabe’s son and one other person.
Fire breaks out at a chemical company in Germiston
One person has sustained second-degree burns and is currently receiving medical treatment.
Four Paws urges South Africans to sterilise their pets
The organisation calls on every community to make sterilisation a priority for responsible pet care.
Public sector unions mobilise against GEMS over 9.8% hike
This follows a decision to hike membership contributions by 9.8% this year.
KZN raises alarms over rising lightning deaths in rural areas
Three people were killed by lightning in the Harry Gwala District this month during severe storms.
Police search for gun in shooting at Zim leader’s son’s home
The 23 year old victim has been taken to hospital and is in critical condition.
Lives have been improved but more still needs to be done – President Ramaphosa
Lives have been improved but more still needs to be done – President Ramaphosa
Notwithstanding the persistent challenges and need for continued effort, government has profoundly transformed the lives of South Africans in the three decades since the advent of democracy.This is according to President Cyril Ramaphosa who delivered his reply to the Debate of the State of the Nation...
Rand Water granted temporary boost to stabilise Gauteng supply
Rand Water granted temporary boost to stabilise Gauteng supply
Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has authorised Rand Water to abstract additional water from the Integrated Vaal River System (IVRS) as part of urgent interventions to stabilise Gauteng’s strained water supply network.
The decision follows a series of disruptions between 27 January and 1 February 2026, when...
Matlala funded Senthumule’s BBL: Sibiya
Sibiya has testified that Senthumule’s assertion that she has no association with Matlala is simply.
Deadline for comments on anti-money laundering draft bill extended
Deadline for comments on anti-money laundering draft bill extended
The National Treasury has extended the deadline for the submission of comments on the General Laws (Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing) Amendment Bill, 2025 (the draft Bill).
The Bill, published on 14 January 2026, has been extended for a period of 30 days.
“National Treasury would like to...