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Two SA whistle-blowers honoured on global stage — one posthumously
Two South African whistle-blowers have received international recognition at the 2025 Blueprint for Free Speech Awards, announced during a virtual ceremony hosted by the BBC’s Razia Iqbal on Wednesday. The honours were awarded
Motsoaledi calls for ‘harsh consequences’ after ombud’s report for patient fatalities
Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi criticised the severe failures in care at two hospitals in Limpopo and Johannesburg, following the Health Ombud's findings into the deaths of Dr Edward Mabubula and Pitsi Eliphuz Ramphele.
BOSA fumes as parly rejects bid to raise pass mark to 50%
Parliament has voted to keep the matric pass mark at 30%.
Health ombud’s report exposes ‘systemic problems in public and private hospitals’
A damning health ombud report prompted by complaints from families of two patients who died at Gauteng and Limpopo hospitals has confirmed negligence, substandard care and medico-legal risks in their deaths.
City of Ekurhuleni places head of legal on precautionary suspension
The City of Ekurhuleni has suspended Adv. Kemi Behari, head of legal and risk services, for failing to take disciplinary action against Brig Julius Mkhwanazi, as resolved by the municipal council.
Joburg council approves R750m loan for water upgrades
The City of Johannesburg council has approved a R750m loan to upgrade the metro’s water infrastructure after 137 councillors voted in favour of it.
Joburg council faces third motion to oust mayor
Johannesburg's council is set for another turbulent week as a two-day sitting will consider a motion of no confidence against mayor Dada Morero, marking the third attempt to remove him this year.
WATCH | More arrests possible in Russia recruitment saga
The Hawks say they can’t rule out the possibility of arresting more suspects in other provinces linked to the Russia recruitment saga and potentially merging the case with the one that has already been opened against Duduzile Sambudla-Zuma.
WATCH | Five suspects in court for Russia recruitment case
Five suspects, including a media personality, are set to appear in Kempton magistrate court for allegedly aiding military recruitment for Russia.
Ekurhuleni reverses R126 electricity tariff
Ekurhuleni has reversed the electricity tariff of R126 that once resulted in Tembisa residents taking to the streets in rejection of it.



















