The Makana Local Municipality in Makhanda, Eastern Cape, is facing renewed calls for accountability after a R2.6 million water pump, critical for the town’s water supply, went missing three years ago. Despite the payment having been made to a private supplier, the pump has never been delivered, and the municipality
The Public Protector is investigating Police Minister Senzo Mchunu after allegations from KZN Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, who claims Mchunu interfered with investigations and protected politically connected individuals. The case was triggered by a complaint from ATM’s Vuyo Zungula. Mchunu denies the accusations, but the matter has raised
President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to speak to the country on Sunday evening at 7pm regarding the serious claims made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. The commissioner recently accused high-ranking officials, including Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, of corruption and interfering with police investigations. According to a
Parliament has pledged to take firm action following serious allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, against several high-ranking officials. Mkhwanazi has accused senior figures within the police service and government of corruption, interference in police operations, and connections to criminal networks. Among those named are
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has voiced strong opposition to a new tariff policy announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, which imposes a 30% duty on South African goods starting August 1, 2025. Trump, in a letter to Ramaphosa, claimed the tariff is meant to match trade barriers the
In a determined push for action, South Africa’s Minister of Water and Sanitation, Pemmy Majodina, has called on Southern African leaders to unite in addressing Africa’s massive water investment shortfall. Speaking at a recent ministerial gathering in Harare, Zimbabwe, Majodina placed the Africa Water Investment Summit at the forefront
President Donald Trump has announced a fresh wave of tariffs on goods from five additional countries, ramping up his administration’s tough trade approach. The new tariffs will take effect on August 1 and include 25% duties on imports from Malaysia and Kazakhstan, 30% on South African goods, and a steep
President Cyril Ramaphosa has acknowledged the serious concerns raised during a recent media briefing by the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Describing the situation as a critical national security issue, the President emphasized that it is being treated with the utmost urgency. He stressed the importance
At least 27 lives have been lost, including nine children, after powerful flash floods tore through parts of Kerr County, Texas. Among the most affected is a Christian summer camp for girls on the banks of the Guadalupe River, where 27 campers are still missing. Rescue teams continue the
