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Former defence minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula at her trial in the North Gauteng High Court. Picture:

‘I don’t deal with tenders’: Mapisa-Nqakula on defence contracts

Former defence and military veterans minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has denied awarding any department of defence contracts to SANDF contractor Nombasa Ntsondwa-Ndhlovu

The touring All Blacks have launched a charm offensive using iconic South African artists and songs. 

Picture: Masi Losi

All Blacks win over Mzansi with SA songs in viral videos

Social media team shares Instagram reels featuring Mandoza and Kwesta

Sport, art and culture minister Gayton McKenzie says 151 individuals participated in the World Cup delegation, but the department directly funded only 75 people. Picture:

‘Just R1m on me’: How Gayton McKenzie spent R31m World Cup budget

The sports minister says 75 people were funded by the department

Miss South Africa contestant Karabo Mareka is fighting back against defamatory posts against her on an X account.

Miss SA contestant Karabo Mareka takes action over defamatory posts

Move against anonymous X account, with handle ‘Salties_unmasked’, that has circulated a series of posts about her

Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma made an appearance at the Johannesburg magistrate’s court on Monday. Proceedings were postponed to July 22, pending the state's verification of his legal status. Picture:

UK triple-murder suspect to face firearm trial in SA before extradition

Police launch investigation into source of unlicensed weapon found with UK triple-murder suspect Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma

Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma appears in the Johannesburg magistrate's court, where proceedings were postponed to July 22, pending the verification of his legal status. Picture:

Family murder suspect found with gun in Joburg after fleeing UK

Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma is facing extradition proceedings, as he is wanted by UK police

The Madlanga commission of inquiry read out Maj-Gen Feroz Khan's evidence statement in his absentia on Friday.

Madlanga commission hears how Feroz Khan ‘facilitated’ Covid-19 tender for Mo Sayed

His evidence covered a series of topics, including corrupt tender activities revealed in WhatsApp exchanges between himself and Sayed

Madlanga commission of inquiry chairperson Mbuyiseli Madlanga. Picture: Freddy Mavunda © Business Day

‘Be very careful’: Madlanga slams ‘nebulous’ claims of commission leaks after Khan’s shooting

This warning follows a recent incident on Sunday evening where Maj-Gen Feroz Khan was shot. After the shooting, Khan’s legal team made speculative accusations, suggesting that Khan was targeted due to an internal leak within the commission.

Businessman Tumelo Nku testifies before the Madlanga commission of inquiry at the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College in Pretoria.
Picture: Freddy Mavunda / Business Day

​‘The Lord will take care of the rest’: Nku says spiritual leader urged his return to Madlanga commission

This follows the postponement of his testimony on Friday, after his initial appearance on Thursday

A JMPD officer who says she was the ex-lover of suspended EMPD acting deputy chief commissioner Julius Mkhwanazi testified at the Madlanga commission on Tuesday, where she implicated herself and Mkhwanazi in the theft of precious stones at a flat in Killarney, Johannesburg. File photo. Picture: Freddy Mavunda © Business Day

From romance to heist: how Julius Mkhwanazi allegedly orchestrated a R14m gem heist with ex-lover

Her evidence focused on a specific heist that implicates both Mkhwanazi and the broader EMPD law enforcement structure

The Madlanga commission of inquiry heard details from WhatsApp chats between Vusimusi 'Cat' Matlala and Medicare24 CEO Mike van Wyk. Picture:

Cocaine bricks, cash transactions: Matlala’s WhatsApp chats with Medicare24’s CEO

The focus is on chats extracted from Matlala’s phone between himself and Mike van Wyk

Attorney Sandy du Plessis, the attorney representing Medicare24 CEO Mike van Wyk, at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry
Picture: Gallo Images / Frennie Shivambu

Medicare24 CEO Van Wyk cites panic attacks ahead of Madlanga hearing

Medicare24 CEO Mike van Wyk has filed an application to postpone his appearance before the Madlanga commission of inquiry after suffering severe panic attacks.

Kwazulu-Natal Hawks head Maj-Gen Lesetja Senona testify before  the Madlanga commission of inquiry. Picture: Freddy Mavunda © Business Day

R200m drug theft, coffee machine scandal, removed at gunpoint: Senona testifies

His appearance follows damning testimony from several witnesses who implicated him in the multi-million-rand theft.

Malawians displaced from communities across Durban are sheltering at Sherwood Town Hall after fleeing threats and intimidation. The group, including women and children, is appealing for assistance to secure transport back to Malawi, saying they no longer feel safe in South Africa. Photo: SANDILE NDLOVU

Malawi government seeks donations to repatriate nationals in SA amid growing tensions

The Malawian government is appealing for donations to help repatriate about 10,000 citizens stranded in South Africa amid rising anti-illegal immigrant tensions.

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who had been expecting to officiate at matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup but was denied entry to the US, is welcomed at the Aden Abdulle Osman International Airport in Mogadishu, Somalia, on Wednesday.

Outrage after Somali referee barred from entering US for historic Fifa World Cup

Fans, global political figures, sports personalities and SA political parties condemn the treatment