Hope Ntanzi

Junior Multimedia Journalist

SIU freezes R8.4 million in properties linked to Northern Cape PPE fraud

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The SIU has frozen three properties valued at R8.4 million linked to nearly R27 million looted from the Northern Cape Department of Health during a fraudulent COVID-19 ...

We’re not America’s side hustle: Mbalula accuses Trump admin of plot to isolate SA

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ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula says the Trump administration is attempting to isolate South Africa for “imperialist reasons,” criticising sanctions, misinformation, ...

SA policing meltdown exposed | 13.2 million cases still unresolved

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Acting Minister Firoz Cachalia has disclosed that over 21 million criminal cases were opened in South Africa over the past decade, with a staggering 13.2 million ...

Not In My Name | Ramaphosa calls on South African men to confront gender-based violence

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on South African men to take responsibility for ending gender-based violence, urging them to confront toxic masculinity, support ...

Groenewald's strategy to address prison overcrowding by repatriating 27,000 foreign nationals

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Correctional Services Minister Pieter Groenewald reveals plans to repatriate 27,000 foreign nationals to alleviate overcrowding in South African prisons, addressing ...

Parliament concerned about MPs' safety following kidnapping of MK Party member

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Parliament has voiced growing concern over increasing threats and intimidation directed at MPs, particularly those involved in oversight activities, urging urgent ...

Mbalula dismisses leadership struggle ahead of NGC, emphasises renewal focus

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ANC SG Fikile Mbalula confirms the NGC will focus on the party’s organisational renewal, with no intention to challenge President Ramaphosa’s leadership, despite ...

Lifestyle audits, ghost worker sweep and stricter ethics: Inside SA’s new anti-corruption plan

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South Africa’s Public Service and Administration Department launches comprehensive anti-corruption reforms, including lifestyle audits, central offender registers, ...

Home Affairs tackles duplicate IDs with new digital verification

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Home Affairs is tackling duplicate ID numbers with a new digital verification system; Minister Schreiber says no IDs are missing.

Watch VideoWATCH | Batohi continues testimony before Nkabinde Inquiry

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Advocate Shamila Batohi returns to the Nkabinde Inquiry, shedding light on the controversial prosecutorial decisions of Advocate Andrew Chauke, as the inquiry scrutinises ...

Watch VideoLIVE | Batohi continues to testify at inquiry into Advocate Andrew Chauke's fitness to hold office

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NDPP Shamila Batohi explained the NPA’s review of Booysen’s racketeering certificates, detailing affidavits, judicial findings, and procedural steps taken to ensure ...

Watch VideoBatohi stands by NPA’s handling of Booysen racketeering certificates

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NDPP Shamila Batohi explained the NPA’s review of Booysen’s racketeering certificates, detailing affidavits, judicial findings, and procedural steps taken to ensure ...

Here’s how Correctional Services is cracking down on prison cellphone smuggling

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Minister Pieter Groenewald outlines intensified searches, staff vetting and stricter controls to curb cellphone smuggling in prisons, as Parliament raises alarm ...

Ramaphosa: 250,000 jobs created as South Africa’s economy shows signs of recovery

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President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa is showing signs of economic recovery, with falling unemployment, improved government finances, and progress on structural ...

Nkabinde admits using 'thumb sucked' dates over Mchunu-Mogotsi meeting

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Cedric Nkabinde, Chief of Staff, faced scrutiny in Parliament after admitting confusion over meeting dates with Minister Senzo Mchunu and Brown Mogotsi, describing ...

Nkabinde tells Parliament: Cele used whistleblower report to block McBride’s contract

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Cedrick Nkabinde told Parliament that former police minister Bheki Cele used his whistleblower report to block Robert McBride’s IPID contract renewal after exposing ...

Mashatile outlines legislative reforms to boost growth, reduce poverty and strengthen the state

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Deputy President Paul Mashatile told the NCOP that government is fast-tracking legislation and reforms to drive inclusive economic growth, reduce poverty, improve ...

Home Affairs minister reveals over 4.4 million South Africans without IDs

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Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber reveals that over 4.4 million South Africans aged 16 and older are without identity documents. Schreiber said mobile services, ...

Nzimande proposes special congress to reassess SACP’s 2026 election decision and strengthen party unity

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Prof Blade Nzimande calls for a Special National Congress to reassess the SACP’s 2024 resolution on contesting 2026 elections, addressing internal weaknesses, restoring ...

Ramaphosa urges G20 leaders to address global inequality

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President Cyril Ramaphosa urged the G20 to tackle global inequality, highlighting a new report recommending policies such as debt reform, national inequality reduction ...

Ramaphosa warns employers hiring undocumented migrants will face fines or jail

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President Ramaphosa says illegal immigration strains social services and national security, as government strengthens border controls with guards, drones, electronic ...

Despite crippling water issues, Morero insists Johannesburg is G20-ready

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Amid criticism from opposition parties and civil society over water and leadership issues, Mayor Dada Morero maintains Johannesburg is fully prepared to host the ...

Minister Kubayi studying Malawi ruling that blocks Bushiris’ extradition to South Africa

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Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi is analysing the Malawi High Court' s recent ruling that blocks the extradition of Shepherd and Mary Bushiri to South Africa.

Border chaos: too few soldiers, too little tech, warns Gigaba

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Dr Malusi Gigaba cautions that gaps in the SANDF and Border Management Authority, including insufficient technology and staff, threaten South Africa’s ability to ...

Godongwana appointed acting president as Ramaphosa embarks on international visits

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Enoch Godongwana will serve as Acting President from 21 to 27 October as President Ramaphosa visits Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Switzerland to bolster ties ...