Testimony before the Madlanga Commission revealed claims linking businessman Vusi ‘Cat’ Matlala to senior police officials and irregular SAPS tender dealings worth R1.2 billion.
The FAFT grey list verdict is expected on Friday, with experts saying South Africa has fulfilled all required reforms and could finally be removed from the list after nearly two years under global financial scrutiny.
A third whistleblower, known as Witness C, is testifying at the Madlanga Commission behind closed doors, following shocking claims by Witnesses A and B that senior police officers colluded with underworld figures to obstruct investigations and influence court outcomes.
The Cradock Four inquest resumes today at the Gqeberha High Court, after Thursday’s testimony from retired army Brigadier Christoffel van der Westhuizen, who denied involvement in the 1985 killings and distanced himself from a controversial military signal linked to the deaths.
Bheki Cele returns to Parliament on Friday for a second day of testimony before the ad hoc committee investigating corruption and political interference in the police, following heated exchanges and explosive revelations about the taxi industry and his links to controversial figures.
South Africa weather forecast: 24 October 2025 – Fine and hot across the country, with fire danger alerts in Free State and Northern Cape due to dry, windy conditions.
The Madlanga Commission resumes its hearings in Pretoria today, following explosive testimony from Witness B, who linked the murder of engineer Armand Swart to a manipulated Transnet tender allegedly involving Katiso “KT” Molefe’s nephew, Lucky.
The AmaPanyaza unit is being phased out after less than two years in operation, following controversy over its legality and effectiveness.
South Africa weather forecast: 23 October 2025 – Mostly sunny and dry, with fire warnings and discomfort alerts for parts of the Cape and KwaZulu-Natal.
Anticipation is building as South Africa awaits the outcome of this week’s FAFT Plenary, which could determine whether the country will finally be removed from the grey list after two years under increased monitoring.
South Africa weather forecast: 21 October 2025 – Cloudy skies, light rain inland and heatwave alerts in parts of the Cape. Fire danger remains high.
The Madlanga Commission resumed hearings on Monday with witnesses testifying remotely under protection, as the inquiry continues its investigation into alleged police corruption and interference in cartel cases.
South Africa weather forecast: 20 October 2025 – Severe thunderstorms expected inland with flooding risk. Coastal regions mostly clear and breezy.
South Africa weather forecast: 18 October 2025 – Thunderstorms in interior provinces, coastal wind risk in KZN, and fire danger in parts of Eastern Cape.
The Democratic Alliance has urged the High Court to allow the State to recover R28.9 million from Jacob Zuma, even if it means attaching his pension benefits.
Suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu is expected to return to Parliament on Friday to continue his testimony before the ad hoc committee investigating corruption and interference in the criminal justice system.
South Africa weather forecast: 17 October 2025 – Severe storms in North West, fire danger in several areas, partly cloudy conditions expected countrywide.
The National Gambling Board says gambling in South Africa reached R1.5 trillion in the 2024/25 financial year, driven mainly by a surge in online betting.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has suspended South Africa’s inspector-general of intelligence, Imtiaz Fazel, following a complaint to Parliament that has triggered a formal investigation into his conduct.
Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga has died in India at the age of 80.
South Africa weather forecast: 15 October 2025 – Severe thunderstorms in Limpopo, fire danger in the Eastern Cape, and fine weather in central regions.
South Africa weather forecast: 10 October 2025 – Severe storms in Limpopo and Mpumalanga, fire danger in central regions. Fine in the Western Cape.
The two-pot retirement withdrawals system has been temporarily suspended by the Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) until 21 October 2025.
South Africa weather forecast: 8 October 2025 – Mostly fine and warm across the country. Isolated thundershowers expected in Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalanga.
Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe is accused of having a romantic relationship with her special adviser Ngwako Kgatla, whom she allegedly shielded from disciplinary action.
KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi is set to testify before Parliament’s ad hoc committee on Tuesday, where he will be questioned on his explosive allegations of political interference in policing.
Shoprite, South Africa’s biggest grocery retailer, is closing its stores in Ghana and Malawi as part of a long-term plan to focus on growth within South Africa.
In a revealing sit-down with SABC News, North West businessman Brown Mogotsi addressed corruption allegations, tensions with ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula, and his disputed party membership.
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has intervened after ongoing delays in teacher assistant salaries left thousands of education assistants without payment.
South Africa weather forecast: 7 October 2025 – Warm and fine weather in most regions, with isolated thundershowers possible in Limpopo and Mpumalanga today.