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Sergeant Fannie Nkosi testifies at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry at Brigette Mabandla Judicial College on 16 March in Pretoria.
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Nkosi admits he was on phone with Matlala during Boshoga raid – but denies tipping him off
- Sergeant Fannie Nkosi testified at the Madlanga Commission, disputing claims he tipped off tenderpreneur Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala about a police raid related to the kidnapping of Jerry Boshoga.
- Nkosi admitted to close relationships with Matlala, taxi boss Jotham Zanemvula “King Mswazi” Msibi, and security boss Steve Motsumi, and that he was on the phone with Matlala during the raid.
- Evidence suggests Nkosi acted as a communication link between Matlala and deputy national police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya, including forwarding a media query about a kidnapping “advisor” connected to Esmael Nangy.
Members of the SA National Defence Force conduct a door-to-door operation in Rietvallei targeting illegal miners.
‘They’ll never win’: Zama zamas deride R800m Operation Prosper as soldiers sit idle
- The SANDF deployment to crime hotspots through Operation Prosper is facing criticism for lacking clear direction, coordination, and measurable outcomes.
- Soldiers have expressed frustration over the lack of coordination with the police, while community leaders and experts question the effectiveness and planning of the operation.
- Zama zamas have ridiculed the operation, claiming illegal mining will persist despite government efforts, and that they are often tipped off before raids.
President Cyril Ramaphosa responding to the debate on his State of the Nation Address.
Ramaphosa ‘like Paul O’Sullivan’, says MKP after president misses ad hoc committee deadline
- The MK Party criticised President Cyril Ramaphosa, comparing him to Paul O’Sullivan, after he missed the deadline to respond to the ad hoc committee’s questions.
- Ramaphosa’s inaction has also prevented the Inspector-General of Intelligence from appearing before the committee, prompting demands for an explanation.
- The committee declined requests from Thabo Bester to appear and addressed allegations against Patriotic Alliance leaders, leading to heated exchanges among members.
Retired government employees will receive 100% of the November inflation rate as their increase this year.
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GEPF announces 3.5% increase, but recent retirees must read the fine print
- The GEPF announced a 3.5% pension increase for its pensioners, effective 1 April 2026, based on the 3.5% inflation rate for the 12 months ending 30 November 2025.
- Pensioners who retired on or before 1 April 2025 will receive the full 3.5% increase, while those who retired after that date will receive a proportionate increase based on the number of months they have been receiving pension payments.
- The GEPF emphasised that this increase reflected its commitment to balancing pensioners’ interests with the fund’s long-term financial stability, exceeding the 75% CPI base increase required by law.
Canal+’s takeover of MultiChoice has raised concerns from Parliament about whether South African content will be prioritised by the French media giant going forward.
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Competition watchdog to probe Showmax shutdown
- The Competition Commission will investigate Canal+‘s decisions since acquiring MultiChoice, including contract cancellations and the Showmax shutdown, following concerns from the creative industry.
- The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies will meet with MultiChoice and Canal+ to discuss the Showmax shutdown, citing public interest concerns and a lack of formal notification.
- MPs have raised concerns about Canal+‘s takeover, questioning its commitment to South African content and whether the deal truly benefits the public.
Carlu Sadie in the colours of Bordeaux Begles.
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Boks call up uncapped duo for virtual alignment camp, Jantjies makes return
- The Springboks have included two uncapped players, Carlu Sadie and JJ van der Mescht, in their first virtual alignment camp for overseas-based players.
- World Cup winners Herschel Jantjies and Lukhanyo Am are also back in the mix for the Springboks.
- The Springboks will hold additional alignment camps in May before opening their season against the Barbarians in June.
National Arts Council staff are planning to strike, saying they are owed more than R1 million in bonuses.
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National Arts Council staff to strike as they say more than R1m in bonuses owed to them
- National Arts Council (NAC) staff are planning a strike due to more than R1 million in unpaid bonuses from 2019/20 to 2021/22, despite meeting performance requirements.
- Staff have engaged with the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, the CCMA, and union Nehawu, but the NAC council has upheld its decision not to pay the bonuses, citing governance and organisational performance concerns.
- The NAC maintains that performance bonuses are not automatic entitlements and that they are committed to engaging constructively through labour relations channels, while staff express disappointment and low morale.
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