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Former Independent Development Trust (IDT) CEO Tebogo Malaka has officially stepped down, bringing an end to her tenure ...
14/01/2026

Former Independent Development Trust (IDT) CEO Tebogo Malaka has officially stepped down, bringing an end to her tenure at the state development agency amid ongoing leadership transitions.

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14/01/2026

General Khomotso Phahlane told the Ad Hoc Committee that businessman Paul O’Sullivan had “captured” IPID and sections of the media, citing claims in O’Sullivan’s book Catch Me If You Can, including allegations of staged evidence fed to the media and a calculated plan to evade accountability before the Ad Hoc Committee.

WATCH MORE | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9NSVCd6OPE

Frustrated Gauteng parents demand urgent action as children remain unplaced weeks into the academic year.       Read on ...
14/01/2026

Frustrated Gauteng parents demand urgent action as children remain unplaced weeks into the academic year.

Read on https://tinyurl.com/5y6smnc2

Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis delivers essential relief to Dunoon fire victims as the city rallies in solidarity. Immediate a...
14/01/2026

Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis delivers essential relief to Dunoon fire victims as the city rallies in solidarity. Immediate aid continues, while long-term recovery efforts are underway. Generous donations keep hope alive for those affected.

📷Armand Hough / Independent Newspapers

National chairperson Shevu Mkhabela breaks ranks with embattled NFP president Ivan Barnes, backing Mbali Shinga amid par...
14/01/2026

National chairperson Shevu Mkhabela breaks ranks with embattled NFP president Ivan Barnes, backing Mbali Shinga amid party brawl and mass member protests.

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14/01/2026

Former acting National Police Commissioner General Khomotso Phahlane has accused Robert McBride of abusing state resources for personal gain, alleging that McBride, with the assistance of Paul O’Sullivan, orchestrated irrelevant investigations into his vehicles and property. Phahlane made the claims while testifying before the Ad Hoc Committee.

WATCH | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9NSVCd6OPE

Frustrated Gauteng parents demand urgent action as children remain unplaced weeks into the academic year.       Read on ...
14/01/2026

Frustrated Gauteng parents demand urgent action as children remain unplaced weeks into the academic year.

Read on https://tinyurl.com/5y6smnc2

EFF slams government over limited post-school opportunities for millions of recent matriculants.       Read on https://t...
14/01/2026

EFF slams government over limited post-school opportunities for millions of recent matriculants.

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14/01/2026

WATCH | A violent clash broke out at Durban’s Edward Hotel as NFP leader Ivan Barnes and Mbali Shinga’s supporters fought during her disciplinary hearing.

Rice spilled from a cargo truck at Victoria Embankment, as homeless people helped themselves pick it up into bags. 📷 Sib...
14/01/2026

Rice spilled from a cargo truck at Victoria Embankment, as homeless people helped themselves pick it up into bags.
📷 Sibonelo Ngcobo Independent Newspaper

Former SAPS commissioner Khomotso Phahlane alleges that political interference in police appointments has surged since t...
14/01/2026

Former SAPS commissioner Khomotso Phahlane alleges that political interference in police appointments has surged since the 2007 Polokwane ANC conference.

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Ciza, acclaimed singer-songwriter, wins Breakout Artist of the Year at AFRIMA 2026, solidifying his rise as a continenta...
14/01/2026

Ciza, acclaimed singer-songwriter, wins Breakout Artist of the Year at AFRIMA 2026, solidifying his rise as a continental music sensation.

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