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CITY FRAUD: How Joburg paid almost R1m for an old-age home wall that never existed
Following the arrest of Johannesburg Development Agency CEO Themba Mathibe, renewed scrutiny has turned to an earlier fraud uncovered at a Johannesburg old-age home, when Mathibe was suspected of interfering in efforts to recover unauthorised funds.
THE READINESS REPORT: ‘Why hasn’t the Police Minister been fired?’ Inside the Madlanga Commission
Why do South Africa’s most powerful leaders refuse to act, even in the face of crisis? In this episode of The Readiness Report, Redi Tlhabi speaks to Corruption Watch Executive Director Lebogang Ramafoko about the Madlanga Commission, political accountability, and the failure of leadership at the highest levels of the state. They unpack why commissions of inquiry rarely lead to consequences,...
ACCOUNTABILITY CRISIS: SANDF’s apparent impunity demands immediate action from Ramaphosa
Members of the SANDF appear to believe they are above the law, which raises questions about whether President Cyril Ramaphosa has proper control of our armed forces.
INFRASTRUCTURE WOES: Civil groups slam Nelson Mandela Bay municipality over repeated power outages
Repeated electricity outages in Nelson Mandela Bay, caused by long-neglected infrastructure, are crippling businesses, disrupting water supply and threatening jobs, civil society leaders say.

Johannesburg Social Housing Company CEO granted R50 000 bail on money laundering charge
Police said there was a possibility of more arrests following that of Themba Mathibe on Monday
MEGAFAUNAL AFTERMATH: Part 3: Ecological Aftershock: The longue duree and the animals in our history
What is regarded by many scientists as the Sixth Extinction’s first wave, which I described in the previous two essays in this series, was an earth-shaking event and the ecological aftershocks must have had a profound impact on the subsequent course of history.
News24 | PODCAST | The Lead: No more state deals for ‘Stuttgart’ company tied to Mashatile’s son
Seasoned broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer brings you The Lead, News24’s definitive podcast for in-depth reporting.
News24 | Board of inquiry launched into Iranian navy’s role in ‘Will for Peace 2026’ drill
The Department of Defence has announced a board of inquiry to investigate the participation of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s navy in the “Will for Peace 2026” naval exercise, contrary to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s directive.
News24 | Paarl Hospital: Significant damage caused, services disrupted, suspect in custody
A fire caused significant damage to parts of Paarl Provincial Hospital’s outpatient department on Tuesday morning, forcing the emergency evacuation of the entire facility and disrupting critical health services as recovery efforts continue.
TRANSIT TURMOIL: Joburg picks up monthly R9.2m bill for suspended Rea Vaya services while residents left in limbo
As Soweto approaches one year of suspended Rea Vaya feeder bus services, Johannesburg MMC for Transport Kenny Kunene lays the blame on Mayor Dada Morero, stating that his ‘unilateral decision’ is costing the City millions.

Engen launches probe over allegations of petrol attendants being forced to work as gardeners
Engen Petroleum has initiated an internal review of one of its franchises in Mamelodi after petrol attendants alleged they were being forced to do gardening work.

Rise and Fall: The sad story of Sekhukhune United this season
There is a huge decline in the Sekhukhune United team that started the season so well but have not been able to remain consistent.
News24 | Thursday’s weather: Severe storms to hit 5 provinces; extreme heat in some regions
Gauteng, the Free State, North West, Mpumalanga, and western KwaZulu-Natal face possible afternoon thunderstorms, the South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned.

Two provinces have more taxpayers than the rest of South Africa put together
Gauteng and the Western Cape have more registered taxpayers than the seven other provinces in South Africa put together.
News24 | Rand gains 25% in less than a year; Mogotsi wants own security: Today’s top 7 stories
News24 brings you the top stories of the day, summarised into neat little packages. Read through quickly or listen to the articles via our customised text-to-speech feature.