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President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended the deadline for the final report of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System. The commission, chaired by retired Constitutional Court Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, was established after KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s explosive media briefing on 6 July 2025. During the briefing, Mkhwanazi alleged political interference, corruption and the infiltration of organised crime within elements of South Africa’s criminal justice system, prompting Ramaphosa to establish the commission of inquiry. The commission will now submit its final report on Monday, 16 November 2026, instead of…

By Nokwanda Ncwane To support a fair and orderly election campaign ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections, the eThekwini Municipality Council has approved conditions governing the placement of election and campaign posters across the city. The measures provide political parties and candidates with guidelines for election-related advertising while ensuring public spaces are managed responsibly and municipal regulations are followed. According to the eThekwini Municipality, Council approved a limited waiver of certain provisions of the eThekwini Municipality Outdoor Advertising Bylaw, 2018, which will apply only to the Local Government Elections scheduled for 4 November 2026. Under the approved conditions, each…

By Nokwanda Ncwane Despite the permanent closure of the Old Drive-In site in Durban, hundreds of Malawian nationals remain camped outside, hoping they will be transported to Musina in Limpopo before returning to their homes in Malawi. The site, which officially closed last Tuesday, had been operating as a temporary processing centre for Malawian nationals volunteering to return home. The official temporary repatriation centre is now in Musina, Limpopo where around 37 000 migrants have been processed. According to the eThekwini Municipality, more than 20,000 Malawian nationals were processed and repatriated through the Sherwood and Old Drive-In sites. The municipality…

By Nokwanda Ncwane The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed that four suspects were arrested overnight by the Madlanga Commission Recommendations Task Team during a takedown operation conducted in various parts of Johannesburg. Those arrested include current and former employees of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality. Former city manager Imogen Mashazi is among the suspects expected to appear in the Boksburg Magistrate’s Court on Thursday. “The SAPS will provide further details once the suspects have appeared in court,” national police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said. Mashazi previously appeared before the Madlanga Commission in 2025 as part of its investigation into…

By Nokwanda Ncwane Despite the permanent closure of the Old Drive-In site in Durban, hundreds of Malawian nationals remain camped outside, hoping they will be transported to Musina in Limpopo before returning to their homes in Malawi. The site, which officially closed last Tuesday, had been operating as a temporary processing centre for Malawian nationals volunteering to return home. The official temporary repatriation centre is now in Musina, Limpopo where around 37 000 migrants have been processed. According to the eThekwini Municipality, more than 20 000 Malawian nationals were processed and repatriated through the Sherwood and Old Drive-In sites. The…

By Nokwanda Ncwane South African-born international pop star Tyla Seethal has dismissed speculation that she had signed with hip-hop mogul Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter’s entertainment company, Roc Nation. The rumours spread rapidly across social media after claims emerged that Tyla had joined the company, which manages and represents several high-profile artists, including Rihanna, Alicia Keys, J. Cole and Ayra Starr. The speculation was fuelled by an image purportedly showing a Times Square billboard reading, “Roc Nation welcomes Tyla to the family.” However, the image was digitally manipulated. It had been altered from visuals used during Roc Nation’s campaign commemorating the 30th…

By Bayanda Hlongwane “I already knew what I wanted to do with the Durban July theme, Country Allure,” said Mlungisi Ndlovu, a postgraduate Diploma student in Fashion Design at the Durban University of Technology (DUT) fashion student who won the 2026 Hollywoodbets Young Designer Award at the Durban July. Inspired by the Nguni cow, which holds a special place in Zulu culture, Ndlovu turned his idea into a design that celebrated South African heritage and earned him one of the competition’s top honours. Ndlovu walks away with a travel package to attend South African Fashion Week 2026, a R70 000…

By Nokwanda Ncwane ActionSA KwaZulu-Natal leader Zwakele Mncwango has called for a thorough and transparent investigation into the death of African National Congress (ANC) member and former KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Human Settlements and Public Works, Dr Ntuthuko Mahlaba. Mahlaba reportedly died after being struck by a vehicle while jogging in his hometown Newcastle over the weekend. He succumbed to his injuries at the hospital where he had been taken following the incident. The 44-year-old politician, who previously served as mayor of Newcastle Local Municipality, was a member of the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Legislature (MPL) at the time of his death. Condolences…

By Nokwanda Ncwane It has been one year since KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi made allegations that exposed what he described as deep-rooted criminal infiltration within South Africa’s law enforcement agencies. The briefing marked a turning point in the country’s fight against organised crime and corruption, triggering political fallouts, criminal investigations and ultimately the establishment of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. Since then, several senior police officials have been arrested or suspended, whistleblowers have come under attack and the commission has heard evidence from key witnesses as it seeks to uncover the extent of alleged corruption within the…

By Nokwanda Ncwane The Springboks continued their winning streak with a commanding 45-21 victory over rivals England in the Nations Championship at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday. The match, attended by more than 52 000 fans, was not without its challenges. The Springboks were forced into late changes before kick-off after captain Siya Kolisi and lock Eben Etzebeth withdrew due to injuries. Despite the setbacks, the world’s top-ranked team delivered a dominant performance, scoring seven tries and five conversions to seal an emphatic win. The match went into half time with South Africa leading and England’s hopes suffered…