The ANC in Ekurhuleni has expressed concern following the arrest of DA PR Councillor Kabelo Mahonko. Mahonko appeared in the Benoni Magistrate's Court facing charges of murder and kidnapping. Allegations are that she tracked down two men suspected of burglarising her home and allegedly subjected them to torture, with one man dying. We spoke to ANC Ekurhuleni Regional Secretary, Jongizizwe Dlabathi.

The recent attack on a Limpopo farmer by criminals allegedly posing as police officers has sent shockwaves through South Africa's farming community. Beyond the violence itself, the incident raises deeper concerns about trust, security, and the evolving tactics of rural criminals. If farmers can no longer automatically trust a uniform at their gates, it fundamentally changes how rural communities approach safety and crime prevention. To discuss these challenges and practical solutions,we spoke to  Oshinica Abrahams from KB Lifestock Farming.

JMPD Tactical Response Unit officers have arrested a man in Lenasia South, Johannesburg in connection with recent gang violence in Westbury. The suspect is allegedly linked to a shooting that left four people dead over the weekend. JMPD Spokesperson Superintendent Xolani Fihla elaborates.

The National Prosecuting Authority is expected in court this week to unconditionally withdraw all fraud and corruption charges against Crime Intelligence head Dumisani Khumalo and his seven co-accused. Prosecutors are currently pushing for an expedited court date this week to formally throw out the case ahead of their scheduled September reappearance. The dramatic U-turn comes after NPA head Advocate Andy Mothibi reviewed the case file and set aside the charges originally brought by the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption. The decision follows the high-profile resignation of former IDAC boss Advocate Andrea Johnson amid growing controversy over the prosecution's handling of the matter. We spoke to Jabulani Mabena, Deputy National Spokesperson for the South African Policing Union (SAPU)

Civil rights group AfriForum and community movement March and March have launched a joint grassroots initiative to address alleged government service failures across South Africa. Following high-level talks in Pretoria, the organizations agreed to bypass state incompetence by pooling resources for community safety and local legal challenges. We spoke to AfriForum CEO, Kallie Kriel.

Organized criminal syndicates are using sophisticated, tech-driven scams to target consumers and businesses across South Africa. The Southern African Fraud Prevention Service says it flagged R7.4 billion in potential fraud losses last year, a 47 percent increase on 2024. Its annual report shows 131 million checks on the fraud database, with voice-phishing, fake documents and money mule networks now combined in single attacks. With municipal elections approaching, the Fraud Prevention Service is calling for urgent intelligence sharing between the private and public sectors to curb the threat.We spoke to Manie van Schalkwyk, CEO of the Southern African Fraud Prevention Service.

The Cape Peninsula University of Technology has shut down all its campuses and ordered the evacuation of student residences following an arson attack at its Bellville campus. The move comes amid growing tensions over proposed financial clearance and registration requirements for 2027, which many students argue could lock out thousands who are already struggling financially. While university management says the safety of staff and students is its primary concern, student activists maintain that the proposed measures amount to financial exclusion. To help us unpack the situation, we spoke to DA Student Organisation, DASO Federal Chair, Gilbert Monnanyana.

The Competition Tribunal yesterday heard oral arguments on Harith Aviation's proposed acquisition of SAfair Holdings. The deal would give Harith ownership of South Africa's largest domestic airline, FlySafair. The Competition Commission recommended in July that the merger be approved, subject to conditions. The Tribunal also heard submissions from airline CemAir, before it makes a final decision on the transaction. We spoke to Helgard Cronjé, Deputy General Secretary of Solidarity.

A look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoeswana, author of Africa Is Open For Business and Africa Bounces Back

Sugar workers in South Africa have gone back on strike after wage talks between FAWU and the Sugar Manufacturing and Refining Employers Association collapsed. The Food and Allied Workers Union is demanding a 13 percent wage increase, plus housing, transport and medical aid improvements. Employers have tabled a five-point-four percent increase, with another zero-point-six percent linked to a tariff adjustment. The dispute affects workers across the country's sugar manufacturing and refining plants. We spoke to Dominique  Martin, FAWU's media Officer.