South Africa

Businessman and taxi owner Oupa Sindane says he plans to plead not guilty to extortion and money laundering charges. He is seeking bail in the Kwaggafontein Magistrate’s Court east of Johannesburg with three co-accused.

May 15, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

Police have added fresh charges against Sergeant Fannie Nkosi for defeating and obstructing the course of justice. He appeared before the Thohoyandou Magistrates’ Court on Friday amid ongoing scrutiny over his links to a Tshwane security contract held by his brother.

The Democratic Alliance has urged the precautionary suspension of Ekurhuleni City Manager Kagiso Lerutla, who faces fraud and corruption charges and is scheduled to return from special leave on Monday.

May 14, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

Siphokazi Magangana, a former prosecutor, was sentenced to seven years in prison after pleading guilty to corruption and money laundering. The Roodepoort Regional Court handed down the sentence on charges stemming from an offer made in 2022.

South Africa's National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza has begun the process of forming a 31-member impeachment committee to examine allegations against President Cyril Ramaphosa over foreign currency found at his Phala Phala farm. The move follows a Constitutional Court ruling last Friday that declared a parliamentary rule unconstitutional and required the committee's establishment. Political parties must submit names for the committee by 22 May 2026.

May 13, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

Sports minister Gayton McKenzie announced plans to temporarily take over the Soweto Marathon and ensure prize money is paid to elite athletes. He spoke during a virtual press conference on 12 May while presenting his department's 2026/27 budget vote.