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Investigating Moriel Infrastructure: A Call for Accountability in Public Procurement

October 15, 2026 admin

The recent decision by Transport and Home Affairs ministers to probe Moriel Infrastructure contracts signals a critical juncture for public trust, demanding rigorous scrutiny of procurement practices, conflict‑of‑interest safeguards and…

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When Justice Lags: The KwaZulu-Natal Serial Rapist Arrests and the Urgent Need for Systemic Reform

October 15, 2026 admin

Two men arrested for allegedly raping 28 women in KwaZulu-Natal expose a failure of law‑enforcement, community trust and gender‑based violence prevention that demands immediate, comprehensive action.

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Operation Shanela II: 17,000 Arrests in a Week – A Band-Aid or a Breakthrough?

October 15, 2026 admin

While the South African Police Service’s Operation Shanela II boasts an impressive tally of 17,000 arrests, the sheer scale raises questions about effectiveness, due process, and long‑term impact on crime.

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When Justice Arrives Late: Reflections on the Eldorado Park Murder and Hijacking

October 15, 2026 admin

The recent arrest of three men in Eldorado Park for a brutal murder and hijacking forces us to confront deeper systemic failures that allow such violence to flourish.

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When Firearms Flow from Security to the Streets: The Mthatha Arrest and the Need for Stricter Oversight

October 15, 2026 admin

In Mthatha, a businessman tied to a security firm was arrested after 140 firearms were seized from his premises, a scandal that exposes gaps in regulatory controls and the dangerous…

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ANC’s Forensic Audit of Eastern Cape Candidate Lists Raises Questions About Internal Democracy

October 15, 2026 admin

When the ANC commissioned a forensic auditor to examine the Eastern Cape candidate lists, the move was both a response to credible allegations of manipulation and a warning that internal…

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Why Cat Matlala’s Bail Denial Matters Beyond a Single Lease

October 15, 2026 admin

The court’s decision to deny bail in the R1.2 million lease fraud case involving former boxer Cat Matlala underscores a broader debate over the role of bail in safeguarding public confidence…

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Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee on Police Corruption Faces Further Delays: A Call for Urgent Action

October 15, 2026 admin

Delays in forming a committee to investigate police misconduct erode public confidence and allow corruption to fester, demanding a swift, bipartisan response.

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Long Wait, Long Pain: Why Western Cape’s Housing Queue Remains Unmoved

October 14, 2026 admin

More than 400,000 families in the Western Cape are still waiting a decade or longer for a state‑provided home, a crisis that reflects deeper structural failures in South Africa’s housing…

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IEC Hails Electoral Court’s Dismissal of ANC’s 181-Candidate Bid: A Victory for Electoral Integrity

October 14, 2026 admin

The Independent Electoral Commission celebrates a court ruling that bars the ANC from adding a large number of extra candidates, affirming the rule of law and ensuring a fair playing…

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Operation Shanela II: 17,000 Arrests in a Week – A Band-Aid or a Breakthrough?

When Justice Arrives Late: Reflections on the Eldorado Park Murder and Hijacking

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ANC’s Forensic Audit of Eastern Cape Candidate Lists Raises Questions About Internal Democracy

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Madlanga Commission’s Extension: A Delayed Opportunity or a Necessary Pause?

When a Former Coach Speaks: Why Kaizer Chiefs Are Now Out of the Title Race

Two‑Pot Retirement: A Second‑Year Review of a Growing Alternative

A Case of Compassion: Why the Police Portfolio Committee Chair’s Decision to Open a Criminal Investigation Over an Injured SAPS Dog Matters

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