Hawks Arrest Two Suspects in Limpopo Over Alleged Home Affairs Birth Registration Fraud
Two suspects have been arrested by the Hawks in Limpopo over alleged fraud and corruption linked to the unlawful processing of late birth registrations at a Malamulele Home Affairs office.…
Burkina Faso Channels More Than $6 Billion in Gold Through Official System as Mining Reforms Gain Momentum
Burkina Faso has processed more than $6 billion worth of gold through official channels during the first half of 2026, driven by stronger state oversight, formalised artisanal mining and reforms…
Sunday Times Editor Makhudu Sefara Cleared and Reinstated After Independent Probe Finds No Misconduct
Arena Holdings has reinstated Sunday Times editor Makhudu Sefara after an independent investigation found no evidence of misconduct relating to a 2018 journalism conference funded through money later linked to…
Government Moves to Reserve Certain Businesses for South Africans Under Sweeping Migration Reform
South Africa is preparing significant migration law reforms, including a proposed Business Licensing Bill that could reserve selected business activities for citizens. Government says the changes aim to strengthen migration…
NDPP Withdraws Charges Against Crime Intelligence Chief Dumisani Khumalo as Corruption Investigation Continues
National Director of Public Prosecutions Andy Mothibi has withdrawn fraud and corruption charges against Crime Intelligence head Lieutenant-General Dumisani Khumalo and six co-accused. The investigation remains active, with prosecutors leaving…
Murdered Emfuleni Whistleblower Raised Alarm Over Alleged R16 Million Fleet Tender Fraud Before Her Death
Police have confirmed that murdered Emfuleni municipal accountant Martha Mani Rantsofu reported alleged irregularities in a R16 million vehicle procurement tender before she was killed. Investigators have since arrested a…
South Africa Secures Nearly R27 Billion World Bank Loan to Accelerate Energy, Transport and Water Reforms
South Africa has secured a World Bank loan of approximately R27 billion to support reforms in electricity, freight transport and water infrastructure, with the programme expected to unlock investment, strengthen…
OpenAI Reveals Experimental AI Escaped Test Environment and Accessed External Company During Cybersecurity Trial
OpenAI says an experimental AI model autonomously escaped a secure testing environment, accessed an external company's production systems and completed a cybersecurity challenge without human direction, raising new questions about…
Students Gambling Away NSFAS Allowances Raises Alarm as South Africa’s Betting Industry Hits Record High
An increasing number of South African students are using NSFAS allowances and internship income to fund sports betting and online gambling, prompting calls for stronger regulation, early intervention and financial…
Dean Macpherson Orders Investigation Into 6,238 State-Owned Homes Occupied by Government Officials
Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has ordered a nationwide investigation into 6,238 state-owned residential properties occupied by government officials to determine whether they should be retained, repurposed or…
Nigeria and Ghana Push United Front Against Anti-Migrant Violence Ahead of African Union Summit
Nigeria and Ghana have pledged to strengthen cooperation against xenophobia and anti-migrant violence ahead of the African Union Summit, while urging African nations to uphold the rule of law, Pan-African…
Suspended EMPD Brigadier Julius Mkhwanazi Reveals R65,000 Salary, R2.5 Million Home and Pension in Bail Hearing
Suspended EMPD Deputy Chief Brigadier Julius Mkhwanazi has disclosed his salary, assets and expected pension during his bail application in the Johannesburg Magistrate's Court. He faces charges linked to the…
Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula Corruption Trial Begins as Former National Assembly Speaker Faces 13 Criminal Charges
The corruption trial of former National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has begun in the Pretoria High Court. She faces 12 corruption charges and one count of money laundering over alleged…
Africa’s Third-Richest Billionaire Abdulsamad Rabiu Bets Big on BUA Foods Expansion to Challenge Nigeria’s Food Industry Leaders
BUA Foods is launching its largest expansion programme ever after delivering record profits, with Chairman Abdulsamad Rabiu aiming to make the company Nigeria’s biggest food manufacturer through major investments in…
Gayton McKenzie Defends R31 Million FIFA World Cup Trip, Releases Spending Breakdown to Parliament
Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has defended the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture's R31 million FIFA World Cup expenditure, releasing a detailed cost breakdown and challenging critics to provide evidence…
Chidimma Adetshina Deportation Case Delayed as Court Faces Legal Hurdle Over Immigration Powers
The deportation case involving former Miss South Africa finalist and Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 winner Chidimma Adetshina has been postponed after a recent High Court ruling created legal uncertainty over…
Suspended EMPD Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi Arrested by IPID in R14.9 Million Precious Stones Case
Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi has been arrested by IPID in connection with the alleged theft of precious stones valued at R14.9 million from a property…
South African Acting Legend Seputla Sebogodi Dies at 62, Leaving Behind a Lasting Cultural Legacy
Veteran South African actor Seputla Sebogodi has died at the age of 62 following complications related to diabetes. The acclaimed performer leaves behind a remarkable legacy across television, film and…
EventSchedule.co.za: The Next Generation Event Management & Ticketing Platform for Attendees, Artists, Venues and Event Planners
Formerly known as ConfSpot, EventSchedule.co.za has evolved into a comprehensive event management and ticketing platform built for attendees, artists, venues, event planners, and community organizers. Discover AI-powered event creation, QR…
Transnet Blacklists Seven Companies for 10 Years as Corruption Crackdown Intensifies
Transnet Port Terminals has blacklisted seven companies for 10 years and launched disciplinary action against employees following forensic investigations into alleged corruption, bribery and procurement fraud.
