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South Africans face crippling economic pressure as fuel prices soar
With rising fuel costs crippling household budgets, South Africans are feeling the economic pinch. We look at what the country pays compared to its neighbouring countries. Image: Rowen Abrahams / ANA Studio South Africans have found themselves caught in a relentless economic squeeze, facing the unprecedented rise of fuel prices that ripples through every aspect of daily life.
Political killings surge beyond traditional hotspots, report calls for urgent action
A new report by the Global Initiative against Transnational Organised Crime (GI-TOC) has highlighted a new worrying trend that political assassinations are migrating into provinces historically considered safe. Image: Itumeleng English/ANA Studio As political assassinations have moved beyond historical hotspots and into provinces that have historically seen low levels of political violence, a new report has called for funding and support for the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT).
Arts council crisis deepens as five members resign amid McKenzie standoff
Patriotic Alliance leader and Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie has been accused of blocking the permanent appointment of CEO and CFO at the National Arts Council (NAC).
Dubai-bound Suliman Carrim faces charges after airport arrest
North West businessman and former ANC moneyman Suliman Carrim appeared in the Pretoria Magistrate's Court after police arrested him at OR Tambo International Airport. Image: Timothy Bernard / ANA Studio Suliman Carrim, a controversial businessman from the North West and former regional treasurer of the ANC, has been charged with a crime for failing to appear before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.
Dubai-bound Suliman Carrim faces charges after airport arrest
North West businessman and former ANC moneyman Suliman Carrim appeared in the Pretoria Magistrate's Court after police arrested him at OR Tambo International Airport. Image: Timothy Bernard / ANA Studio Suliman Carrim, a controversial businessman from the North West and former regional treasurer of the ANC, has been charged with a crime for failing to appear before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.
Audit watchdog flags weak controls and fraud risks at Sport, Arts and Culture entities
Gayton McKenzie's Department of Sport, Arts and Culture continues to struggle with governance, administrative inefficiencies, and financial oversight. Image: GCIS / File Despite the high profile of major sporting and cultural events, the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture faces governance and administrative challenges, including financial oversight and operational efficiency.
Audit watchdog flags weak controls and fraud risks at Sport, Arts and Culture entities
Gayton McKenzie's Department of Sport, Arts and Culture continues to struggle with governance, administrative inefficiencies, and financial oversight. Image: GCIS / File Despite the high profile of major sporting and cultural events, the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture faces governance and administrative challenges, including financial oversight and operational efficiency.
'Dash to Dubai': Carrim arrested at OR Tambo after missing Madlanga Commission hearings
North West businessman and former ANC moneyman Suliman Carrim appeared in the Pretoria Magistrate's Court after police arrested him at OR Tambo International Airport. Image: Timothy Bernard / ANA Studio Suliman Carrim, a controversial businessman from the North West and former regional treasurer of the ANC, has been charged with a crime for failing to appear before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.
'Dash to Dubai': Carrim arrested at OR Tambo after missing Madlanga Commission hearings
North West businessman and former ANC moneyman Suliman Carrim appeared in the Pretoria Magistrate's Court after police arrested him at OR Tambo International Airport. Image: Timothy Bernard / ANA Studio Suliman Carrim, a controversial businessman from the North West and former regional treasurer of the ANC, has been charged with a crime for failing to appear before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.
Political killings in South Africa spread beyond traditional hotspots ahead of elections
Election posters in Rosebank, Johannesburg. A new report has revealed that 43 people were killed in 45 alleged politically related attacks between January and September 2026. Image: Timothy Bernard / ANAStudio As South Africa heads towards the November 4 local government elections, a new research report says political violence has spread beyond traditional hotspots, with killings recorded this year in the Western Cape, North West and Limpopo.
Poor communities are being pushed to urban margins
informal settlements Abahlali baseMjondolo calls out the lack of political will for land reform, stating that urban zoning and profit-driven city planning continue to push the poor to the margins. Image: LEON LESTRADE / ANA Studio Socialist shack dwellers’ movement Abahlali baseMjondolo has accused the government of failing the poor and marginalised by lacking political will to address land reform and treating informal settlement and rural residents as temporary “vote banks” and “human waste”.
Poor communities are being pushed to urban margins
informal settlements Abahlali baseMjondolo calls out the lack of political will for land reform, stating that urban zoning and profit-driven city planning continue to push the poor to the margins. Image: LEON LESTRADE / ANA Studio Socialist shack dwellers’ movement Abahlali baseMjondolo has accused the government of failing the poor and marginalised by lacking political will to address land reform and treating informal settlement and rural residents as temporary “vote banks” and “human waste”.
Political killings spread to new provinces ahead of South Africa’s 2026 local elections
A new report by the Global Initiative against Transnational Organised Crime (GI-TOC) has highlighted a new worrying trend that political assassinations are migrating into provinces historically considered safe. Image: Itumeleng English/ANA Studio A new report has called on the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) to be supported and funded as political assassinations have transcended historical hotspots, migrating into provinces that have traditionally experienced low levels of political violence.
Political killings in South Africa spread beyond traditional hotspots ahead of elections
As South Africa heads towards the November 4 local government elections, a new research report says political violence has spread beyond traditional hotspots, with killings recorded this year in the Western Cape, North West and Limpopo. A report by the Global Initiative against Transnational Organised Crime (GI-TOC) found that 43 people were killed in 45 alleged politically related attacks between January and September 2026.
POLITICAL KILLINGS SURGE AHEAD OF ELECTIONS
Cape Times | October 14, 2026 Deadly attacks and stalled probes expose government inaction on violence A NEW report has revealed political killings have spread beyond traditional hotspots, with 43 people killed in 45 attacks between January and September this year.
'Narcissist' Trump attacks Nobel Committee after Navi Pillay wins 2026 Peace Prize
US President Donald Trump labells the Nobel Peace Prize decision 'disgraceful' amid heavy scrutiny over the tragic loss of children and teachers at Iran's Shajareh Tayyebeh school in Iran. Image: AFP Despite his alleged involvement in killing over 100 children and teachers at the Shajareh Tayyebhe girls’ primary school in Iran, US President Donald Trump expressed intense disappointment and anger over the Norwegian Nobel Committee’s decision not to award him the Nobel Peace Prize.
Low voter turnout threatens legitimacy of South Africa’s 2026 municipal elections
Amnesty International South Africa recently launched the Vote for Human Rights campaign, urging citizens to combat declining voter turnout by using their ballots to demand strict accountability and prioritise constitutional human rights.
Mchunu’s paid special leave costs taxpayers R3.16m, Parliament told
President Cyril Ramaphosa has been accused of protecting suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and misusing public funds, following a parliamentary disclosure which revealed that Mchunu has been paid R3,16 million since he was placed on special leave. Image: ANA Studio / IOL Graphics President Cyril Ramaphosa has been accused of allowing taxpayers’ money to be spent improperly for political survival.
Ntshavheni rejects US pressure to scrap B-BBEE
Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) Deputy Director-General (DDG) Clayson Monyela (right) received Letters of Credence from L Brent Bozell III, United States Ambassador to South Africa, earlier in 2026 in Pretoria. Image: DIRCO South Africa has stood its ground and said it will not compromise on Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) policies despite external pressure and demands from the United States of America (US).
Johannesburg council at odds as R25.3bn capital funding plan is rejected
The City of Johannesburg's billion-rand loan proposal failed to pass after opposition parties, led by the DA and ActionSA, blocked the vote. Image: Nhlanhla Phillips / Independent Newspapers Political gridlock has hindered the City of Johannesburg’s borrowing and funding plans after the council failed to secure enough votes to pass a crucial billion-rand loan proposal.
Ethics Bill must prevent officials escaping probes, says Outa
The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) is calling for the Executive Members’ Ethics Amendment Bill 2026 to ensure that ethical investigations into public office bearers continue, even if they switch ministries or leave public office entirely. Image: Esa Alexander / File Public office bearers must remain subject to ethical scrutiny, regardless of changes to their employment status or ministerial assignments.
Lawyers for Human Rights flags constitutional concerns over mining amendment Bill
Lawyers for Human Rights (LHR) has raised constitutional and socio-economic concerns regarding the Draft General (Mining) Laws Amendment Bill of 2026, published by the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, to curb the severe socio-economic harms of illicit mining. Image: Boxer Ngwenya Lawyers for Human Rights (LHR) has criticised the proposed Draft General (Mining) Laws Amendment Bill of 2026, raising concerns on how the bill impacts vulnerable populations.
R6.3bn allegedly moved offshore through spaza shops amid terror funding concerns
Billions of rand generated through informal businesses, including spaza shops, may be moving out of South Africa through unregistered financial channels, according to a new report examining migrant communities and the informal economy in Tshwane. The report, titled The Nature of Stealthy Remittance in South Africa (Insights from SADC immigrants operating in Tshwane’s informal economy), estimates that about R6.3 billion generated by foreign-owned spaza shops was moved illegally out of the country.
Does your spaza shop fund terrorist activities?
Foreign-owned businesses The report exposes how informal businesses are being used for hidden financial flows. Image: Oupa Mokoena / Independent Newspapers Foreign-owned spaza shops are allegedly used as conduits for illegal financial activities in South Africa.
R6.3bn left through informal spaza-shop remittance network
Cape Times | September 28, 2026 FOREIGN-owned spaza shops are allegedly being used as channels for illicit financial activities in South Africa. This is according to the report titled “The Nature of Stealthy Remittance in South Africa” (Insights from SADC immigrants operating in Tshwane’s informal economy), which revealed that an estimated R6.3 billion generated by these spaza shops was illegally moved out of the country.
SAPS under pressure to solve string of murders in Ekurhuleni
SERIAL KILLER ON THE LOOSE? As the murders of nine women in Ekurhuleni shock South Africa, pressure mounts on police to solve the case amidst fears of a suspected serial killer on the loose. Image: Picture: Itumeleng English/ANA Studio The South African Police Service (SAPS) could be pressured to secure an arrest to avoid public outcry regarding the tragic murders of nine women in Kempton Park and across Ekurhuleni.
Numsa warns of security risks as unpaid Eskom guards strike in Northern Cape
Striking security guards entered Eskom premises on Wednesday as they intensified their protest over unpaid salaries. Image: Sandi Kwon Hoo / DFA THE NATIONAL Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) in the Northern Cape has warned that Eskom offices, stores, cables, distribution networks, transmission grids and substations are at risk of vandalism and theft during an indefinite strike by security guards.
Artist seeks parliamentary hearing over SA flag design claim
The Parliament Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture has been requested to intervene in long-dispute between artist Thembani Hastings Mqhayi and the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture over the ownership of the national flag. Image: FIFA 2010 The ongoing dispute over authorship and credit for the design of South Africa’s national flag has been intensified after Parliament has requested to intervene and establish an independent inquiry.
Artist seeks parliamentary hearing over SA flag design claim
The Parliament Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture has been requested to intervene in long-dispute between artist Thembani Hastings Mqhayi and the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture over the ownership of the national flag. Image: FIFA 2010 The ongoing dispute over authorship and credit for the design of South Africa’s national flag has been intensified after Parliament has requested to intervene and establish an independent inquiry.
EFF presses Ramaphosa on government insourcing
The EFF has accused President Cyril Ramaphosa of dishonesty and pretending to support the proposed Insourcing Bill. Image: GCIS The EFF has accused President Cyril Ramaphosa of being dishonest regarding the party’s proposed Insourcing Bill. This comes after Ramaphosa in March agreed that insourcing workers would protect jobs and improve state capacity during a parliamentary question and answer session.
SA scrambles to stave off US sanctions
International Relations International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola is expected to hold several bilateral meetings with the US following the recent US visa restrictions targeting South African officials. Image: File Minister of International Relations and Co-operation Ronald Lamola is currently in the US where he is expected to hold several bilateral meetings following the US decision to impose targeted visa restrictions and travel sanctions on South African officials.
Why no acting president was appointed during Ramaphosa’s illness
With President Cyril Ramaphosa recovering from illness following the BRICS summit and Deputy President Paul Mashatile extending his medical leave, the country faces a unique constitutional moment. Image: GCIS For the first time in its modern democracy, South Africa faces an unprecedented leadership vacuum, with both President Cyril Ramaphosa and Deputy President Paul Mashatile being incapacitated by sudden illness, leaving the country effectively without a sitting head of state.
South Africa faces constitutional uncertainty
Cape Times | September 21, 2026 FOR the first time in its modern democracy, South Africa faces an unprecedented leadership vacuum, with both President Cyril Ramaphosa and Deputy President Paul Mashatile being incapacitated by sudden illness, leaving the country effectively without a sitting head of state. On Wednesday, the Presidency announced that Ramaphosa has been booked off public engagements due to ill health.
Women fear for their safety after bodies found
The body of the ninth women believed to be in her early 20's was discovered by a housing development security in Villalisa area, near Dawn Park, Ekurhuleni, on Thursday. Image: Itumeleng English As outrage grips the nation following the discovery of nine women’s bodies dumped in Ekurhuleni, residents of the area are terrified. Some are avoiding streets after 6pm while early-shift workers feel inordinately vulnerable and frightened during their pre-dawn commutes.
Survey reveals 6.9 million miss work or studies over transport costs
Following the recent steep fuel price hikes, the latest Ipsos study revealed that high travel costs are already stopping many South Africans from getting to their jobs and schools. Image: File A recent study shows that transport costs are keeping millions of South Africans away from their work and education. This was revealed by the latest Ipsos survey, which shows transport costs are preventing some people from accessing opportunities to improve their lives.
Workers’ party call puts Cosatu-ANC alliance under scrutiny
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) has been called to formally ditch the ANC following the 2022 resolution. Image: File As the Congress of the South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) is currently holding its 15th national congress, the federation has been urged to reaffirm its 2022 resolution - to formally sever ties with the ANC and build a mass workers’ party on a socialist programme.
Lungisa takes ANC, Mbalula to court over mayoral list omission
ANC NEC member Andile Lungisa has accused the party's secretary general Fikile Mbalula of personally removing him from the ANC's proportional representation (PR) candidate list. Image: Bongiwe Mchunu / Independent Newspapers ANC NEC member Andile Lungisa has accused secretary-general Fikile Mbalula of ordering his removal from the party’s Nelson Mandela Bay mayoral candidate list.
EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi and Cat Matlala face blue-lights fraud charges
Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala and suspended EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi appeared in the Germiston Magistrate’s Court on Friday, 28 August 2026, on fraud and corruption charges linked to allegations involving private security vehicles fitted with unauthorised blue lights.
Nathi Mthethwa death: SA awaits official French report almost one year on
Almost a year after the death of Ambassador Emmanuel Nathi Mthethwa in France, the South African government are still awaiting a report from the French authorities regarding the investigation into the matter. Mthethwa was found dead on September 30, 2025, after allegedly falling from the 22nd floor of the Hyatt Regency Paris Etoile hotel. Investigators found that a secured window in his room had been forced open with scissors.
Cachalia says South Africa still awaits French report on Nathi Mthethwa’s death
Ambassador Nkosinathi Emmanuel “Nathi” Mthethwa, South Africa’s ambassador to France, who died in Paris on 30 September 2025. Image: Simone Kley While there is no credible evidence at this stage that late Ambassador Emmanuel Mthethwa’s death involved foul play or was linked to the work of the Madlanga Commission, the timing of his death and the allegations against him have raised questions.
Businessman arrested for journalist intimidation at Madlanga Commission
PRESS FREEDOM Unexpected drama unfolded at the Madlanga Commission when controversial businessman Stuart James Scharnick was led away in handcuffs, after he allegedly threatened a journalist. Image: Kamogelo Moichela/IOL News The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry descended into a scene of unexpected drama on Thursday when controversial businessman Stuart James Scharnick was arrested. The high-profile arrest took place directly on the premises following allegations that he intimidated a journalist.
Businessman arrested for journalist intimidation at Madlanga Commission
PRESS FREEDOM Unexpected drama unfolded at the Madlanga Commission when controversial businessman Stuart James Scharnick was led away in handcuffs, after he allegedly threatened a journalist. Image: Kamogelo Moichela/IOL News The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry descended into a scene of unexpected drama on Thursday when controversial businessman Stuart James Scharnick was arrested. The high-profile arrest took place directly on the premises following allegations that he intimidated a journalist.
Glencore accused of funding Cyril Ramaphosa's CR17 campaign amid corruption claims
ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa has been accused of being funded by Glencore ahead of the party's 2017 elective conference.
Exposed: 90% of SIU referrals fail to lead to NPA prosecutions
Manyane Manyane|Published 1 hour ago The briefing between Parliament’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa), the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) and the Hawks revealed that staggering 90% of corruption referrals by the SIU since 2011 have failed to become registered criminal dockets.
Exposed: 90% of SIU referrals fail to lead to NPA prosecutions
Manyane Manyane|Published 2 hours ago The briefing between Parliament’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa), the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) and the Hawks revealed that staggering 90% of corruption referrals by the SIU since 2011 have failed to become registered criminal dockets.
Policing union urges President Ramaphosa to reinstate Fannie Masemola
The South African Policing Union (SAPU) has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to retain suspended National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola. Image: Oupa Mokoena/ANA Studio President Cyril Ramaphosa has been called to urgently reinstate Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola, who was suspended for allegedly violating finance laws related to a multi-million rand police health services contract.
Policing union urges President Ramaphosa to reinstate Fannie Masemola
The South African Policing Union (SAPU) has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to retain suspended National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola. Image: Oupa Mokoena/ANA Studio President Cyril Ramaphosa has been called to urgently reinstate Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola, who was suspended for allegedly violating finance laws related to a multi-million rand police health services contract.
Allegations against Dr Zamani Saul: Blocking estate management for late sister's husband
Manyane Manyane|Published 1 day ago Northern Cape Premier Dr Zamani Saul has been accused of interfering in the estate of his late sister to block her husband. Image: Danie van der Lith / DFA Northern Cape Premier Dr Zamani Saul has been accused of allegedly using his political position to block the customary husband of his late sister from administering her estate.
Criminal charges against Suliman Carrim escalate tensions at the Madlanga Commission
NO SHOW Manyane Manyane|Published 2 days ago North West businessman Suliman Carrim faces criminal charges following another no-show before the Madlanga Commission on Friday.
Criminal charges against Suliman Carrim escalate tensions at the Madlanga Commission
NO SHOW Manyane Manyane|Published 2 days ago North West businessman Suliman Carrim faces criminal charges following another no-show before the Madlanga Commission on Friday.
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