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SIU downplays order to return seized luxury cars ‘linked’ to Hangwani Maumela The preservation order remains in place, SIU insists.

The SIU has downplayed a ruling ordering it to return seized luxury cars linked to the alleged Hangwani Morgan Maumela syndicate in the Tembisa Hospital looting.

EFF and ActionSA feud over Xolani Khumalo’s presence at shooting of Nigerian man EFF says a political campaign is "about ideas" and a "governance plan, not a murder roadshow."

EFF has criticised ActionSA's "Trump-style politics" after the latter's Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate, Xolani Khumalo, confirmed he was part of an "anti-drug operation" where a Nigerian national was shot and killed.

‘The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Africa’ reunion host and dates revealed "Going into this reunion, I plan to address everything head on," MaBlerh vows.

Media personality MaBlerh will host "The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Africa" reunion, Showmax and Mzansi Magic have announced.

Xhakaza warns syndicate could be fuelling costly traffic light vandalism in Ekurhuleni Repairing vandalised traffic lights at a major intersection costs more than R1 million, Xhakaza says.

City of Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Doctor Xhakaza has appealed to communities to help address vandalism of public infrastructure, adding that a syndicate may be behind this phenomenon.

NERSA confirms higher electricity tariffs for Eskom customers after R54b blunder NERSA has confirmed that Eskom customers will pay higher electricity tariffs in the 2026/27 and 2027/28 financial years than had been initially determined.

NERSA has confirmed that Eskom customers will pay higher electricity tariffs in the 2026/27 and 2027/28 financial years than had been initially determined.

New NDPP Andy Mothibi swings into action amid reports of ‘stalled’ Joburg cases Mothibi says he's "concerned with the public perception created."

The National Director of Public Prosecutions, Adv Andy Mothibi, has expressed concern about reports of two alleged corruption cases in Johannesburg "stalling."

Ekurhuleni Mayor Xhakaza condemns ‘reckless’ discharge of firearms at funerals “Let us not turn a moment of mourning into a tragedy," Xhakaza says.

City of Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Doctor Xhakaza has strongly condemned the discharge of firearms at funerals and public gatherings in the municipality.

Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza backs youth calls for a university in Ekurhuleni City of Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza has supported calls by young people for the establishment of a university in the municipality.

City of Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza has supported calls by young people for the establishment of a university in the municipality.

Long wait ahead for basic income grant policy in South Africa Department of Social Development aims to table South Africa's draft basic income grant policy in Cabinet by March 2027.

The Department of Social Development aims to submit its revised policy for basic income support to Cabinet by March 2027.

Shadrack Sibiya was ‘pressured to arrest Musa Khawula after Mbalula, Ze complaints’ Suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner Lt-Gen Shadrack Sibiya was allegedly pressured to arrest controversial blogger Musa Khawula following complaints from ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula and businessman Ze Nxumalo.

Suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner Lt-Gen Shadrack Sibiya was allegedly pressured to arrest controversial blogger Musa Khawula following complaints from ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula and businessman Ze Nxumalo.

‘Mission accomplished:’ Why John Steenhuisen is not seeking re-election as DA leader Steenhuisen says his legacy is leading the DA into national government for the first time and preventing a "doomsday coalition" that involves the MK Party and EFF.

John Steenhuisen says his legacy is leading the DA into national government for the first time and preventing a "doomsday coalition" that involves the MK Party and EFF.

Floyd Shivambu claims EFF leader was involved in Ekurhuleni tenders Afrika Mayibuye Movement leader Floyd Shivambu has made another startling claim about his erstwhile party.

Afrika Mayibuye Movement leader Floyd Shivambu claims an EFF leader was involved in tenders to supply bucket toilets in the City of Ekurhuleni.

A case of erroneous headlines? Steenhuisen casts doubt on claims he’s quitting DA race "Until you see me outlining the full set of facts tomorrow, avoid speculation," DA leader John Steenhuisen says.

"Until you see me outlining the full set of facts tomorrow, avoid speculation," DA leader John Steenhuisen says.

City of Ekurhuleni celebrates 2025 matric class at Godfrey Pitje excellence awards City of Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza has presided over the 2026 Godfrey Pitje Academic Excellence Awards, which celebrated the matric class of 2025 top achievers.

City of Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza has presided over the 2026 Godfrey Pitje Academic Excellence Awards, which celebrated the matric class of 2025 top achievers.

Thabo Bester challenges transfer to eBongweni super-max prison Convicted murderer and rapist Thabo Bester has filed a court challenge against his transfer from Kgoši Mampuru II Correctional Facility in Pretoria to eBongweni Super Maximum Correctional Facility in Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal.

Convicted murderer and rapist Thabo Bester has filed a court challenge against his transfer from Kgoši Mampuru II Correctional Facility in Pretoria to eBongweni Super Maximum Correctional Facility in Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal.

Abuse of process: Madlanga wants Suliman Carrim’s interdict bid struck off the roll "The application is accordingly a manifest abuse of process and any urgency faced by Mr Carrim is entirely of his own making," Madlanga argues.

"The application is accordingly a manifest abuse of process and any urgency faced by Mr Carrim is entirely of his own making," Retired Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga argues.

Further petrol and diesel price cuts in February: Here's what you'll pay at the pump Here are the fuel prices for petrol, diesel, illuminating paraffin and LP Gas for February 2026 in South Africa.

Here's what South Africans will pay at fuel pumps this February, starting Wednesday.

Thoko Didiza declines to approve ad hoc committee’s Brown Mogotsi subpoena Thoko Didiza says Brown Mogotsi has implicated SAPS generals, including Fannie Masemola, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi and Dumisani Khumalo.

National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza has declined to approve a decision by the ad hoc committee to subpoena controversial businessman Brown Mogotsi.

SAPS Richards Bay Minerals deployment flagged by Mkhwanazi cost taxpayers R146m The deployment of a SAPS team to mining company Richards Bay Minerals, which KZN Police Commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi alleged was influenced by the Presidency, has cost taxpayers R146 million so far.

The deployment of a SAPS team to mining company Richards Bay Minerals, which KZN Police Commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi alleged was influenced by the Presidency, has cost taxpayers R146 million so far.

Gauteng councillors owe municipalities millions in unpaid bills – Ekurhuleni the exception “Councillors who owe their respective municipalities, except for those in the City of Ekurhuleni, each have outstanding balances on their accounts ranging from R100,000 and above," Gauteng Finance and Economic Development MEC Lebogang Maile says.

“Councillors who owe their respective municipalities, except for those in the City of Ekurhuleni, each have outstanding balances on their accounts ranging from R100,000 and above," Gauteng Finance and Economic Development MEC Lebogang Maile says.

Jacob Zuma Foundation distances him from Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes The Jacob Zuma Foundation has slammed media reporting of Zuma's alleged dinner with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein as an "attempt to smear" him.

The Jacob Zuma Foundation has slammed media reporting of Zuma's alleged dinner with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein as an "attempt to smear" him.

Is EFF ready to walk? Malema sends warning to ANC as Gauteng municipal tensions rise EFF will also demand mayoral posts in coalition talks after the 2026 local government elections, Malema says.

"They [ANC] think they can treat the EFF like dirt and do as they please with us, especially in Ekurhuleni, and very soon they will reap the consequences of their disrespect and disregard for the EFF," EFF leader Julius Malema says.

South Africa expels top Israeli diplomat over ‘insulting attacks’ on Cyril Ramaphosa South Africa has accused Ariel Seidman, the Chargé d’Affaires of the Israeli Embassy in Pretoria, of using official Israeli social media platforms to launch "insulting attacks" against President Cyril Ramaphosa.

South Africa has accused Ariel Seidman, the Chargé d’Affaires of the Israeli Embassy in Pretoria, of using official Israeli social media platforms to launch "insulting attacks" against President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Ekurhuleni makes big service delivery and financial gains in Q2, Xhakaza reveals The City of Ekurhuleni has registered major performance gains in service delivery, financial and operational aspects in the second quarter of the financial year, Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza has revealed.

The City of Ekurhuleni has registered major performance gains in service delivery, financial and operational aspects in the second quarter of the financial year, Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza has revealed.

Mbalula praises Xhakaza’s crackdown as Madlanga commission finds prima facie evidence against Ekurhuleni officials "We are very happy when Ekurhuleni is taking the steps that it does under Doctor Xhakaza about all those who are implicated in the Madlanga [commission]," ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula says.

"We are very happy when Ekurhuleni is taking the steps that it does under Doctor Xhakaza about all those who are implicated in the Madlanga [commission]," ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula says.

SAPS slams ‘tribalistic slurs’ against KZN spokesperson in viral video "Our police stations are staffed by members from a wide range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds, reflecting the rich diversity of South Africa," SAPS says.

"Our police stations are staffed by members from a wide range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds, reflecting the rich diversity of South Africa," SAPS says.

Dada Morero stays on as Joburg Mayor after no-confidence vote is postponed City of Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero remains in office following a postponement of a motion of no confidence against him.

City of Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero remains in office following a postponement of a motion of no confidence against him.

City of Johannesburg votes to create new R1.28 million deputy mayor post The City of Johannesburg Council has approved a recommendation to establish a new position of deputy executive mayor expected to cost taxpayers R1.28 million annually.

The City of Johannesburg Council has approved a recommendation to establish a new position of deputy executive mayor expected to cost taxpayers R1.28 million annually.

BYD Shark 6 and Dolphin Surf among 2026 South African Car of the Year finalists BYD South Africa has hailed the selection of its Shark 6 and Dolphin Surf models as finalists for the 2026 South African Car of the Year.

BYD South Africa has hailed the selection of its Shark 6 and Dolphin Surf models as finalists for the 2026 South African Car of the Year.

Orlando Pirates grant Olisa Ndah early release from his contract Orlando Pirates have consented to Nigerian defender Olisa Ndah's request to be released early from his contract.

Orlando Pirates have consented to Nigerian defender Olisa Ndah's request to be released early from his contract.