The Public Protector has found that the appointment and deployment of Gauteng’s crime prevention wardens, known as amaPanyaza, were irregular and without legal authority to conduct crime prevention duties. This was revealed in a report released on Wednesday, just hours after Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi announced that the wardens would be disbanded following disputes about their legal status. Since their launch in 2023, questions have persisted over whether the amaPanyaza should function as peace officers, crime prevention wardens, or traffic wardens. The investigation by the Public Protector began after a complaint alleged that Premier Lesufi had acted outside the bounds…
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Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has announced a new passport delivery service for South African citizens living abroad. The initiative, which begins on November 1, will allow citizens to receive their passports via courier directly at their doorstep. Schreiber made the announcement during an event in The Hague, Netherlands, where the Department of Home Affairs also launched a new dedicated service centre. The centre is designed to cut passport processing times from as long as 18 months to just a few weeks. The new courier service will save applicants from having to make a second trip to collect their passports.…
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) stole the spotlight on Tuesday night with a stunning 7-2 victory over Bayer Leverkusen in Germany, as goals flowed freely across Europe in a thrilling round of UEFA Champions League matches. Erling Haaland found the net once again in Manchester City’s 2-0 win over Villarreal, while Barcelona, PSV Eindhoven, and Arsenal all recorded dominant victories. A total of 43 goals were scored across nine matches. In Leverkusen, PSG delivered a record-breaking performance. Desire Doue struck twice, with Willian Pacho and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia also on target in the first half. Alejandro Grimaldo missed a penalty for Leverkusen before…
DStv is celebrating its 30th anniversary with the return of the popular “Open Time,” giving viewers three days of full access to all DStv Premium channels. The special event will run from Friday to Sunday, November 7 to 9, exclusively for active DStv satellite customers in South Africa. The celebration brings back some of South Africa’s most beloved television personalities, including Ashley Hayden, Scot Scott, and Doreen Morris, who were among the faces that shaped local TV during the early years of pay-television in the 1990s. “Open Time,” originally launched in 1995, introduced South Africans to iconic shows such as…
Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge’s version before the judicial conduct tribunal investigating a sexual harassment complaint against him has been described as “riddled with improbabilities, evasions, and contradictions” by evidence leader Salome Scheepers. Scheepers made the remarks on Tuesday during her closing arguments at the tribunal, which is hearing the first-ever sexual harassment case against a sitting judge in South Africa. She urged the tribunal to find Mbenenge guilty of gross misconduct, stating that the allegations struck at the heart of “equality in the workplace.” If found guilty and the Judicial Service Commission agrees, Mbenenge could face impeachment. Scheepers…
An emotional Witness A, a veteran police investigator, broke down during his testimony at the Madlanga Commission, declaring he would “do it again in the next life” despite the danger of confronting ruthless criminals threatening South Africa. “If change does not happen soon, we are doomed as a nation,” he said, his voice shaking. “I hope my evidence, in the face of real and present danger to my life, will contribute to change in the police service or at least the beginning of a positive change.” Witness A’s gripping testimony on Tuesday revealed a network of corruption and organised crime…
The 2025 matric examinations began smoothly across Gauteng on Monday, with no major disruptions reported, according to Education MEC Matome Chiloane. Chiloane said all districts successfully commenced the National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams as planned, with 16,968 candidates sitting for the Computer Applications Technology (CAT) Paper 1 practical at 9am. “We are encouraged by the level of preparedness and commitment displayed across our examination centres on the first day of the NSC exams. Our teams acted swiftly where challenges arose, ensuring that every learner was able to write under fair and conducive conditions,” Chiloane said. Only four examination centres recorded…
This year’s Miss South Africa pageant marks a new era as it introduces two co-hosts for the grand finale. TV personalities Pamela Mtanga and Nomalanga Shozi will jointly host the event on Saturday at the SunBet Arena in Pretoria. Pamela Mtanga, who recently hosted the DStv Delicious Festival alongside global stars Lauryn Hill and Don Toliver, continues to make strides in her career. She is also the face of Brutal Fruit’s flagship event series, The Pink Table. Hosting Miss South Africa, she said, is a dream come true. “I have been manifesting, dreaming, and praying about this particular moment for…
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has announced his squad for the end-of-year European tour, with several veteran players left out, signalling possible changes ahead. Erasmus, known for his strategic player rotation, has structured the tour to alternate between strong line-ups and experimental sides. The Springboks will open their campaign against Japan at Wembley Stadium on November 1 before facing France at the Stade de France on November 8. They will then meet Italy in Turin on November 15, Ireland in Dublin on November 22, and conclude against Wales in Cardiff on November 29. The squad that secured the Rugby Championship title…
Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has called on foreign nationals residing in or visiting South Africa to respect the country’s laws and conduct themselves as “well-mannered guests.” Speaking after a cabinet meeting, Ntshavheni emphasized that the rule of law remains the foundation of any stable society and applies equally to both citizens and non-citizens. Her comments come in the wake of a tragic bus crash in Limpopo that claimed 43 lives and exposed an illegal operation involving stolen prescription drugs, including antiretrovirals (ARVs). Authorities discovered bags filled with the stolen medication among the wreckage, raising alarm over the growing…