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Mogotsi denies alleged prison escape plot in fourth bail bid

Controversial North West businessman Brown Mogotsi has rejected allegations that a correctional services uniform had been prepared as part of an alleged plan to help him escape from custody. Taking the witness

September 1, 2026

Crime·News·South Africa

Fired ENCA news anchor Heidi Giokos returns to TV

Award-winning journalist and broadcaster Heidi Giokos has joined the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) as a presenter of the weekend edition of Fullview. The public broadcaster announced Giokos’ appointment on Monday, saying

September 1, 2026

News

Police officially seek protection for Owen Ndlovu from SAMRO CEO’s ‘interference’

The South African Police Service has been dragged into an increasingly bitter battle between SAMRO CEO Annabell Lebethe and Owen Thulani Ndlovu, with SAPS Legal Services now asking the State Attorney to

August 31, 2026

Crime

Mapisa-Nqakula’s bid to walk free from corruption trial heads for judgment

Former National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula will know next week whether she has a case to answer after the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria reserved judgment on her bid to be discharged

August 31, 2026

Politics

Eskom made R30bn profit so why is R45bn slipping through its fingers?

Eskom’s R30.3 billion profit has been overshadowed by a startling disclosure at its annual results presentation: roughly R45 billion in potential revenue was not captured, comprising an estimated R29 billion linked to

August 31, 2026

Business

PAC vows to ‘contest power’ as it launches local election manifesto

The Pan Africanist Congress (PAC) has declared that it is no longer merely participating in elections but is now seeking to contest for power, as the party launched its manifesto ahead of

August 29, 2026

Politics

SAFA election race takes shape as Governance Committee hands over final candidate list

Preparations for the South African Football Association (SAFA) Elective Congress have entered a crucial phase after the independent Governance Committee handed over the final list of candidates nominated for various positions. The

August 29, 2026

News

Councillor killings put election violence under Cabinet spotlight

Cabinet has condemned the recent killings of councillors as South Africa prepares for the local government elections, calling on political parties and communities to reject intimidation and violence that could undermine the

August 28, 2026

Politics

Parliament drops the hammer: NFVF acting CEO Nondumiso Madlala to be referred to SAICA over ‘unlawful’ appointment.

The appointment of National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) acting CEO Nondumiso Madlala has come under intense parliamentary scrutiny, with the Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture moving to refer the

August 28, 2026

Politics

MK Party names six mayoral candidates as it steps up 2026 election campaign

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party) has unveiled six mayoral candidates as it steps up its preparations for the 2026 Local Government Elections, with the party saying the candidates will become the

August 28, 2026

Politics

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Mogotsi denies alleged prison escape plot in fourth bail bid

Police officially seek protection for Owen Ndlovu from SAMRO CEO’s ‘interference’

Mapisa-Nqakula’s bid to walk free from corruption trial heads for judgment

Eskom made R30bn profit so why is R45bn slipping through its fingers?

SAFA election race takes shape as Governance Committee hands over final candidate list

Councillor killings put election violence under Cabinet spotlight

Parliament drops the hammer: NFVF acting CEO Nondumiso Madlala to be referred to SAICA over ‘unlawful’ appointment.

MK Party names six mayoral candidates as it steps up 2026 election campaign

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