Prisoners at maximum Standerton Correctional Service Centre complain about ‘dire conditions’
The convicts were able to communicate with the Pretoria News for over a week, using turns to gain access to an illicit cellphone that enabled them to blow the whistle on what they have labelled ‘ill treatment’.
Bad policing blamed for spike in gender-based violence cases
The criticism follows the rape and murder of Sonia Madume Mokalapa, 18, daughter of EFF Gauteng regional leader Portia Mokalapa.
No praise for Facebook rapist Thabo Bester exposé
The Podcast and Chill with MacG host and his co-host Solomzi Phenduka shared clips from an interview they did with a whistleblower in the Mangaung Correctional Centre, who exposed the fact that Bester had not committed suicide.
Cops probe attacks on EFF protesters during national shutdown
According to provincial police spokesperson Brigadier Selvy Mohlala, the separate attacks took place in Pienaar and Msogwaba in Mpumalanga and left one person hospitalised.
ATM provides video of Ramaphosa admitting to selling animals
The African Transformation Movement sought to remind Public Protector advocate Kholeka Gcaleka about the public admission that Ramaphosa was doing paid work outside his role as leader of the country.
EFF national shutdown described as counter-revolutionary by Mpumalanga ANC
ANC Mpumalanga secretary Muzi Chirwa said the provincial executive working committee convened a special meeting to deliberate on the implications of the shutdown.
Julius Malema accuses DA of planting agents in EFF’s national shutdown protest
The DA denied Malema’s allegations with national spokesperson Solly Malatsi described the utterances as ‘absolutely rubbish’.
Funders have turned their backs on Cyril Ramaphosa, says Wits professor
Wits Professor Emeritus of International Law, André Thomashausen said Ramaphosa had dashed the hopes of those who believed he was a good leader.
Kgošigadi Clara in Pretoria to complete law degree before serving as first queen
Clara, of the Mashilane Traditional Council, was inaugurated in full view of her community at the Mighty Green Playground in the mountainous area over the weekend.
Zwelinzima Vavi still has former Eskom boss Andre De Ruyter in his sites
Saftu gave De Ruyter seven days to lay criminal charges against the two ministers he mentioned in his interview where he boldly claimed that the politicians meddled in the running of the power utility.
Mpumalanga MEC Mandla Msibi's hoax resignation news irks ANC
According to the story, which has since been dismissed as ‘fake news’, Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC Mandla Msibi had resigned with immediate effect.
Suspect in family murder was a jilted lover, says MEC Speedy Mashilo
Mpumalanga’s acting MEC for Safety, Security, and Community Liaison said the man accused of hacking a mother and her three children to death was a lover who refused to accept that their relationship had ended.
Pravin Gordhan again blames state capture for unacceptable levels of load shedding
Gordhan was responding to statements from Members of Parliament during a plenary session on Tuesday evening, where he was accused of making excuses for load shedding instead of fixing the problem.
Silence on allegations municipality spent R40 000 a day for disaster management tent
The Nkomazi Local Municipality reportedly forked out more than R1 million for the tent, used as a disaster management centre at KaMhlushwa Stadium, near Malalane in Mpumalanga.
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana told to put townships first
Independent political analyst Gakwi Mashego said while it was expected for a national budget to address business owners and the working class, it would be a terrible idea to forget those who pose a threat of revolution to the country.
SABC journalist Siphiwe Linda defends his interview with a hitman
In a video that went viral on social media, Cutting Edge investigative journalist Siphiwe Linda is seen interviewing an alleged hitman who discloses the secrets of SA assassins.
Police Minister Bheki Cele slated over ‘normalised’ violence
African Transformation Movement leader Vuyo Zungula joined those who have condemned the latest figures of violence as presented by the police ministry.
‘Land thugs’ are responsible for R300m storm damage, says Mpumalanga MEC
Three politicians reported that the infrastructure damage incurred from the flash floods was estimated at around R300 million and included damage to roads, bridges, schools, clinics, houses and a police station.
DA to blame for open vote in Phala Phala saga, says advocate Thembeka Ngcukaitobi
The Western Cape High Court was hearing an application from the ATM, which seeks to review and set aside the speaker’s decision to compel MPs to vote openly on the adoption of the Section 89 panel’s report.
Judges grill ATM’s lawyers over attempt to exhume ‘buried’ Phala Phala inquiry
In an application brought before the court by the African Transformation Movement, party leader Vuyo Zungula wanted the court to review the speaker’s decision.
Alph Lukau’s Alleluia Ministries denies conflict of interest with tourism boss Themba Khumalo
The church, through its legal representative, also furnished a four-year-old media statement denying it performed a ‘resurrection’ during a service.
Parents accuse education district of racism for failing to appoint successful black candidate as principal
According to school governing body chairperson Thapelo Rantho, Laerskool Nellie Swart has been without a principal for nearly five years.
Tourism boss Themba Khumalo linked to controversial church leader Alph Lukau
Lukau became the subject of public scrutiny after appearing in a video where he prayed over a man purported to be dead and to loud celebrations of congregants, he instructed the corpse to rise, which happened in full view of cameras.
SA Tourism boss Themba Khumalo defends R1 billion Tottenham Hotspur sponsorship deal
The acting chief executive said he appreciated the media’s interest in the tourism sector and for holding leaders accountable, but refused to confirm or deny the reported R1bn deal with the North London football club.
R1bn sponsorship deal with Tottenham Hotspur described as ‘badly timed but good initiative’
Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu’s spokesperson Steve Motale has insisted that the minister was in no way involved in the potential three-year sponsorship deal between SA Tourism and the English Premier League club.