The corruption trial of former National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has been postponed to 20 August 2026 by the Gauteng Division of the High Court in Pretoria to allow her defence team to launch a formal discharge application. The defence team requested the delay to acquire the transcribed records of
The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party) has initiated formal proceedings in both Parliament and before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. This action follows the emergence of evidence linking the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Ian Cameron to interactions involving officials from the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC). The
The Parliamentary Impeachment Committee overseeing the Section 89 Enquiry has formally acknowledged a Constitutional Court order that halts its plans for immediate public hearings. On Wednesday, the apex court denied a direct application for leave to appeal a previous Western Cape High Court judgment. The High Court ruling had placed
A dispute over a laptop has added another layer of tension to the Madlanga Commission, with Parliament publicly challenging claims by National Coloured Congress (NCC) MP Fadiel Adams that a faulty state issued device had hampered his ability to access important correspondence. Adams made the claims while testifying before the
Sizwe Dhlomo has set social media alight after dropping an unexpected name when asked who he would support for Johannesburg mayor in the November 2026 local government elections. The popular broadcaster responded to a question on X with just three words: “Maybe Uncle Herm?” The reference to ActionSA leader Herman
ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has pushed back against remarks by Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, warning that political leaders cannot make allegations against individuals without substance and then expect those targeted not to defend themselves. Mbalula also defended the growing role of podcasts in South African political discourse, arguing that podcast hosts
ActionSA Member of Parliament Dereleen James has hit back at allegations made against her at the Madlanga Commission, labeling claims that she received classified documents as a “blatant lie.” In a formal media release issued today, James strongly denied ever receiving sensitive materials at her parliamentary office and called for
The African National Congress (ANC) Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has hit back fiercely against explosive corruption allegations, issuing an official statement to deny distributing cash during critical party elective conferences. The political storm erupted following an episode of the African Renaissance Podcast, hosted by Dr. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi, where veteran ANC stalwart
Senior advocate withdraws after raising concerns about attorney client confidentiality, dealing a significant moment in the high profile corruption case The corruption trial of former National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula took an unexpected turn after prominent attorney Zola Majavu withdrew as a State witness, citing longstanding concerns over attorney client
Body of Aaron Makola discovered weeks after disappearance as police pursue killers and investigate possible motive The search for a missing Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) member has ended in tragedy after Gauteng’s specialised Political Killings Task Team discovered his body in a bush near Delmas, bringing a grim conclusion to
