The Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) has now formally added former Minister Malusi Gigaba as the fifth accused in a corruption case involving former Transnet executives at the Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial Crime Court. Gigaba appeared in court on Tuesday morning alongside Anoj Singh, the former Group Chief Financial Officer (GCFO), Brian Molefe, the former Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of Transnet, Siyabonga Gama, the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and Thamsanqa Jiyane,
A seismic shift in international rugby is on the horizon. The Springboks will welcome England, Scotland, and Wales to South Africa in July 2026 as the inaugural Nations Championship kicks off, ushering in a new era of global competition where every Test match carries weight beyond rankings and bragging rights. The Nations Championship, a joint venture between SANZAAR and Six Nations Rugby, will bring together the 12 biggest rugby nations in a biennial
The alleged political fixer and controversial businessman, Brown Mogotsi, will have the opportunity to tell his side of the story as the second phase of the Madlanga Commission gets underway on Tuesday. He is the 28th witness at the Commission and is expected to be questioned on his relationships with Minister Senzo Mchunu and the alleged member of the Big Five crime cartel, Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala. His testimony forms part of
Investigations are underway after a minibus taxi transporting high school learners overturned in Paarl on Monday. According to the Drakenstein Municipality, the minibus taxi, which had 15 learners onboard, overturned on Sonstraal Road near the entrance to the Nederburg Wine Estate in Paarl. Reports suggest that the taxi, believed to be a scholar transport, was on its way to New Orleans Secondary School at the time of the accident. Image: Drakenstein
This article contains references to suicide, which some readers may find distressing. If you or someone you know is experiencing emotional distress or thoughts of self-harm, please seek support. For free, confidential assistance in South Africa, contact the Suicide Crisis Line at 0800 567 567 or SMS 31393. Police say the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of a nine-year-old boy, whose body was found at his home on The Hague Avenue in Delft
