News24 | Ledwaba sole candidate for Gauteng judge president despite corruption claims
Acting Judge President Aubrey Ledwaba has been shortlisted for the role of Judge President of the Gauteng Division of the High Court.
MONDAY, 02 FEBRUARY 2026, 00:51
Acting Judge President Aubrey Ledwaba has been shortlisted for the role of Judge President of the Gauteng Division of the High Court.

Sugar substitutes like stevia and aspartame are generally safe, but effects vary by individual.
Over 4.9m travellers facilitated during festive season operations
The Border Management Authority (BMA) has facilitated the legitimate movement of about 4 902 269 travellers across South Africa’s 71 ports of entry during the 2025/2026 festive period.
This was announced by BMA Commissioner, Dr Michael Masiapato, during a media briefing, held in Pretoria on Friday, where he presented...
The screams of a Tsakane woman pleading for help still echo in a relative’s mind after she was strangled to death, allegedly by her girlfriend, a case that has shocked both the community and the LGBTQI+ community.
The Muizenberg policing precinct has recorded a notable reduction in shootings, murders and violent extortion incidents following a simple but potentially life-saving intervention: spaza shops closing their doors by 20:00 each evening.
Deadline looms for NSFAS rejected students to appeal
Students, including first-time applicants and continuing students, who were rejected by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) for funding, have until 31 January, to appeal the decision.
The appeals window is open until 31 January 2026.
For the 2026 academic year, NSFAS has streamlined its appeals process to ensure...

Correctional Services says the transfer of Thabo Bester to the Kokstad prison is routine practice.
Convicted rapist and murderer Thabo Bester has been transferred to eBongweni Correctional Facility in Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal.

COSATU says the US attack on Venezuela is an attack on sovereignty.

Chen Fujia is accused of defrauding the Chinese government of R120 million.
Thabo Bester transferred to eBongweni Correctional Centre
Convicted rapist and murderer, Thabo Bester, has been transferred to the super maximum eBongweni Correctional Centre in Kokstad.
Bester was being held at the Kgoši Mampuru II Correctional Centre (C-Max) in Pretoria.
“It has to be emphasised that offender transfers are a routine practice, guided by established security risk...
Centurion Home Affairs office relocated to Centurion Mall
The Department of Home Affairs will from today relocate its Centurion office to Centurion Mall, with the new office opening to the public on Monday.
The current Centurion office will close on Friday, 30 January 2026.
“During this brief closure period, mobile units will be stationed at the existing site to assist clients...
Condolences after 11 die in Isipingo crash
The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has conveyed its deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the 11 passengers who lost their lives in a road crash in Isipingo, Durban.
At approximately 08:30 on Thursday morning, a Toyota minibus taxi and an interlink truck crashed on Wanda Cele Drive.
“The RTMC acknowledges the...
Nkabinde Inquiry extension granted
President Cyril Ramaphosa has granted an extension for the completion date for the Nkabinde Inquiry.
The inquiry – formally known as the Enquiry into the Fitness to Hold Office of Advocate Andrew Chauke – was established in September last year to investigate and determine the fitness to hold office of Advocate Andrew Chauke, the Director of...

Home Affairs and BMA brief media on festive season 2025/26 border operations successes.
A former municipal manager has been found guilty of fraud, after giving herself an unauthorised salary increase, and signing off on car and travel allowances for municipal staff without following the required procedures.

Businessman Brown Mogotsi says police have not returned phones and items confiscated during a raid

KwaZulu-Natal police noted that no officer was wounded during the incident.

City of Ekurhuleni has paid tribute to its TRT members who took part in LP and Mozambique floods

The Free State School of Nursing welcomed almost 400 new students for training.

Gauteng Police spokesperson Tintswalo Sibeko says the arrested suspects will appear in court soon.