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The African National Congress in the Free State province says it is on track to stabilise the party, beginning at branch level. Provincial secretary Polediso Motsoeneng announced that 244 out of 319 branches have elected their executive committees. Remaining branches must complete elections by the end of April.

30 مارس، 2026 من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي

Maverick Citizen has launched the third season of its food justice podcast, What’s Eating Us. The season examines the South African food system, from farmworkers' conditions to urban food insecurity and policy gaps. Host Zukiswa Pikoli shares stories from travels across the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, and Johannesburg.

National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola has denied any wrongdoing related to the R360 million Medicare24 contract scandal, insisting he followed proper processes and cancelled the deal amid prior arrests of senior officers. Speaking in Durban after a court summons for April 21, he affirmed court cooperation. Separately, Police Minister Senzo Mchunu challenged corruption claims by the KZN police commissioner.

29 مارس، 2026 من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي

Steven Gruzd, a child Scrabble prodigy turned expert on African governance, was abducted and killed in Johannesburg on 27 March 2026. Police arrested five suspects after a rapid joint operation, classifying the incident as an express kidnapping for ransom and theft. Colleagues and friends remember him as a kind mentor and lifelong competitor.