Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, KwaZulu-Natal’s top cop, will take on additional national-level responsibilities to oversee the fight against organised crime. This new approach brings together various police disciplines, uniformed branches, detective services, intelligence, and crime combating units under a single command structure.
The strategy emphasises stronger supervision and internal accountability to prevent corruption among officers. Meanwhile, Julius Malema has urged President Cyril Ramaphosa to ensure the SIU’s investigation into alleged fraud at the University of Fort Hare is completed without delay or interference.
Organised Crime and Corruption
Malema expressed concern over delays in the investigation, highlighting concerns over governance and accountability in South Africa’s higher education system. The South African Government has been working to address corruption and improve governance in various sectors.
In other news, Eskom has reached a wage agreement with unions representing 75% of its employees, granting 7% increases for the next three years. The agreement is binding on all bargaining unit employees, even though Numsa is holding out for an 8% increase in 2026.
Business and Sport Updates
The Stormers are on the verge of becoming the best-supported team in URC history, needing 43 657 fans in their final two home games to break Leinster’s record. The Sharks have established themselves as the second-best-supported South African franchise, surpassing the Bulls in home attendance over the past two seasons.
- Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi takes on national role
- Malema demands swift UFH probe
- Eskom reaches wage agreement with unions
- Stormers aim to break URC attendance record
For more information on the University of Fort Hare, visit the University of Fort Hare website.</p)
