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Expropriation without compensation: South African city’s plan takes a sudden new direction

The Ekurhuleni municipality has backtracked on a landmark expropriation-without-compensation case where it wanted to take a property without paying for it. The City of Ekurhuleni, often called the East Rand, covers numerous cities, towns, and townships in Gauteng. It includes major hubs like Alberton, Benoni, Boksburg, Edenvale, Germiston, Kempton Park, and Springs. It also governs […]

United States Files Forfeiture Action Against Two Anti-Submarine Warfare Crew Trainers En Route from South Africa to the Chinese Military

“The Test Flying Academy of South Africa illegally exported U.S. military flight simulator technology and recruited former NATO pilots for the purpose of training China’s military, jeopardizing U.S. national security and placing the lives of American service members at risk,” said Assistant Director Roman Rozhavsky of the FBI’s Counterintelligence and Espionage Division. “The U.S. government […]

US embassy in Pretoria criticises Iran’s participation in naval drill off Simon’s Town

The US embassy has condemned the South African military for allegedly defying presidential orders by allowing Iran to join naval exercises in False Bay. Labelling Iran a ‘state sponsor of terror’, US officials said the move undermined regional stability. Meanwhile, South Africa has called on Iran to allow peaceful protests amid a violent crackdown on […]

Gauteng parents voice frustration over school placement crisis

Scores of frustrated parents gathered outside the Gauteng Department of Education offices on Wednesday, as part of the Operation Dudula Movement’s initiative, to voice their growing discontent over the alarming rates of non-placement of their children in schools. With the academic year already in full swing, parents expressed their concerns about the seemingly sluggish response […]

‘Almost entire Gauteng SAPS works for cartel’ claims Crime Intelligence boss Khumalo

National Crime Intelligence head Dumisani Khumalo has alleged that, based on a previous threat analysis, nearly all South African Police Service (SAPS) officers in Gauteng are working for a criminal cartel. He was testifying on Thursday, 15 January 2026, at Parliament’s ad hoc committee investigating accusations that a cartel, known as the Big Five, has […]

Important deadline for employers in South Africa coming this week

The Department of Employment and Labour has warned designational employers that they have until Thursday, January 15 2026, to submit their annual Employment Equity (EE) Reports. The midnight deadline marks the first year since the amendment to the EE Act became law. The EE Act now requires designated employers to prepare and implement EE Plans […]