UPDATE: Cold water poured over stalingrad tactics against corruption-accused municipal CFO in South Africa
Efforts by factions in Matlosana to delay the CFO’s removal were halted by the legal process they attempted to navigate.
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UPDATE: Council’s stalling can’t protect corruption-accused South African CFO facing dismissal
Efforts by factions in Matlosana to delay the CFO’s removal were halted by the legal process they attempted to navigate.
SEA OF TROUBLES OP-ED: Testing the waters — the maritime dilemma SA faces as an emerging middle power
The Will for Peace episode was more than an administrative mishap. Rather, South Africa, as an emerging middle power, faces critical questions around its strained relations with the US and its partners, and the evolution of BRICS.
The tiny Northern Cape town where people make the most money in South Africa
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Woman ‘killed, dismembered and buried her partner’
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Caluori aims for England debut inside six months – then greatness
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How to watch the nominated films
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Vampire film Sinners breaks Oscar nominations record
The horror is up for 16 awards – setting a new record for the most Oscar nominations for a single film.
The disaster that could boost or break John Steenhuisen’s career
It is a critical moment in the political career of Minister John Steenhuisen as he plans to tackle the Foot-and-Mouth disease outbreak, while experts say their advice has been ignored.
Mali’s president strengthens influence over key mining sector
Mali’s military leader has created a new ministerial-level role to oversee the mining sector, strengthening the presidency’s direct oversight of the critical gold industry, and appointed a former Barrick Mining executive to fill it.
It wasn’t money: Dijana, Mothibi explain their Hollywood move
Comrades Marathon three-time champion Tete Dijana and former winner Edward Mothibi have dismissed suggestions that they joined Hollywood Athletic Club for money, saying they are there for growth.
Council throws corruption-accused CFO a lifeline
Despite warnings, chaos disrupted Matlosana council on 22 January 2026, forcing the postponement of deliberations on CFO Mercy Phetla’s disciplinary report.
Council of vital South African city throws corruption-accused CFO a lifeline
Despite warnings, chaos disrupted Matlosana council on 22 January 2026, forcing the postponement of deliberations on CFO Mercy Phetla’s disciplinary report.
BREAKING | Sex-pest accused Eastern Cape teacher kills two ex-colleagues, wounds third
Two teachers were shot dead and a third was wounded at Ntabankulu Primary School on Thursday by a disgraced former teacher who opened fire on staff before turning the gun on himself.
End of a decade of pain for South Africa
South Africa is entering 2026 with one of its strongest economic backdrops in over a decade, supported by improving domestic fundamentals and favourable global conditions.
From Hamnet to Bugonia – the nominees list in full
This year’s list of Oscar nominees includes One Battle After Another, Sinners and Hamnet.