Politics

Businessman Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala has become the central figure in the Madlanga Commission, where allegations of corruption, political influence and organised crime continue to unfold.

A Ghanaian TikToker has been sentenced to one year in prison after pleading guilty to publishing false claims about President John Dramani Mahama.

Peter Obi says persistent frustration of his activities has left him uncertain about the future, but the Presidency insists his allegations are baseless.

March and March leaders in KwaZulu-Natal have rejected rumours of internal divisions, insisting Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma remains firmly in charge of the movement.

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has warned organisers of June 30 anti-immigration protests that they could face criminal charges and financial liability if demonstrations turn violent.

The United States has sanctioned Rwanda's Gasabo Gold Refinery and its executives over allegations they helped traffic conflict minerals from eastern DR Congo.

Tanzania has suspended political rallies nationwide, prompting fierce opposition criticism and a planned court challenge as political tensions continue to rise.

Ghana's Parliament has passed a revised anti-LGBTQ bill that criminalises LGBTQ activities while exempting lawyers, journalists and medical professionals carrying out their duties.

Rumours of a planned June 30 mobilisation against foreign nationals have heightened tensions in South Africa, prompting fears of renewed xenophobic violence and forcing some migrants to seek refuge.

SOUTH AFRICA - Over a month after being suspended as Police Minister, African National Congress (ANC) senior member Senzo Mchunu has warned that the ruling party is teetering on the edge of collapse and its days in power could be numbered.