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The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) lead investigator expressed dissatisfaction over the testimony of a key witness, known as Witness D, in the case against suspended Ekurhuleni police chief Julius Mkhwanazi. Witness D, who had previously survived assassination attempts, testified about the torture and death of Emmanuel Mbhense by EMPD and SAPS officials, and alleged that Mkhwanazi was involved in disposing of the body. The lead investigator had taken Witness D's statement in 2022 and kept it secret to protect him. Witness D was later killed in December 2025.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has resolved to deploy soldiers to communities under siege from illegal mining activities in Gauteng and gangsters in the Western Cape.

A Soweto mother, whose grade R son died in hospital after teachers took him there, has rejected the school’s claim that he died after falling in a toilet cubicle, saying his body did not have bruises when she saw it in hospital.

Gauteng’s worsening water crisis has left residents frustrated and councillors under pressure and prompted President Cyril Ramaphosa to directly intervene.

President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered his ninth state of the nation address at the Cape Town City Hall before a joint sitting of parliament on Thursday evening.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has resolved to deploy soldiers to communities under siege from gangsters in the Western Cape and illegal mining activities in Gauteng.

President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the state of the nation address at Cape Town’s city hall on Thursday.

President Cyril Ramaphosa tabled his ninth state of the nation address as the water supply crisis in Johannesburg escalated and the country continued to be dogged by challenges.

Mining-affected communities in Gauteng are protesting against Anglo American for leaving South Africa without addressing the aftermath of 110 years of mining, which includes unrehabilitated mine dumps, unpaid compensations, and health issues due to toxic waste. The protestors demand that Anglo American rehabilitate the abandoned sites and compensate affected workers before completing its exit process.

Local designers Siphosihle Masango, Mzukisi Mbane, Ryan Keys and Ole Ledimo were the go-to designers showcasing African luxury, great craftsmanship and how to rock power dressing.

The ANC welcomed Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi's apology for his comments during the Johannesburg water crisis, appreciating his accountability and clarification that his remarks were not intended to suggest differing hardships based on social standing

Joburg is facing a water crisis, with critical reservoirs remaining low and pressure management implemented to extend supply. A "war room" of government departments has been set up to try to get taps flowing again.

Lead investigator concludes testimony before Mdlanga commissionene.

Moderate tone acknowledges successes and the ongoing challenges

President Cyril Ramaphosa is delivering the state of the nation address at the Cape Town City Hall on Thursday.