Mickey Ramabu

JUST IN: China completes the first phase of trials for the world’s first self-replicating HIV vaccine, based on the “Tiantan” smallpox vaccine — a major step forward in the fight against HIV.

Company with no publishing history gets lion’s share of R1.6bn textbook tender news24.com/southafrica/ed…

A man placed a camera on an ant and captured these beautiful images.

BOKSBURG MAGISTRATES SAYS HE RECIEVED A CALL FROM A MEMBER OF THE "MADLANGA TASK TEAM" DEVELOPING: The Magistrate Emmanuel Sethibe Magampa, presiding over the bail hearing of suspended Deputy EMPD Julius Mkhwanazi and Kagiso Lerutla, says he got a call yesterday from a member of the "Madlanga Task Team" named Sergeant Sibisi. The magistrate says the member asked if Magampa presided over the 2019 scheme involving an alleged R400,000 payment to hire a fake person to appear in court for a speeding case. The magistrate said he couldn't recollect or recall what had happened previously. Magampa, who's been in the criminal justice system for over 37 years, directed Sibisi to check records at the court and also communicate with the prosecutors in order to get answers. Magampa further said he told Sibisi he'd place it on record during today's bail hearing. Sibisi allegedly said it was not necessary. The magistrate said it was ethically necessary and proceeded to place that on record during day three of the bail hearing. The defense said this was extremely concerning, while the State Prosecutor said they'd look into the matter. The magistrate said he'd decide "what step to take next" during his free time, citing that it's the nature of the game and he wasn't deterred. NB: This Task Team was established by SAPS, not the Madlanga Commission, despite the Magistrates' reference to the member as being from the "Madlanga Task Team." @eNCA @Abramjee

Suspended TMPD Deputy Chief Umashi Dlamini says on record that people cannot be arrested at roadblocks for outstanding traffic fines. Look at the naughty smile on Advocate Chaskalson's face when he probes about this 😂😂😂

Joburg Metro Centre Part 1 - The Chase 🏃🏽💨 Tomorrow we reveal everything we found inside the building and why the ANC and their coalition partners don’t want you to see it.

📍listen to the New Acting National commissioner Gen Dimpane regarding the 360mil tender where they only paid 48mil .

The State alleges that Julius Mkhwanazi and his driver were providing a very lucrative court appearances person-for-hire service. The driver would impersonate a person meant to appear in court and do it on their behalf in exchange for a small appearance fee. The State alleges that Kagiso Lerutla paid them R400k when he was meant to present himself for his DUI case. The driver is said to have impersonated a number of Ekurhuleni officials who need this unique service offering.

➡️ 😂 Sometimes when you confront bullies with FACTS and eloquence, you disarm them, and they become CONFUSED, and in their desperate confusion, they just randomly hurl silly insults not knowing what to do... 🤷🏾‍♂️

JUST IN: Brigadier Nkhwashu tells the Madlanga Commission “I want to apologise to the family of Armand Swart whose life was lost at the hands of this brother in law of mine (Katiso Molefe)”. The chair interrupts him and reminds him that the murder of Swart is still an allegation against Molefe (the brother in law in question).

Hawks Arrest 11 Accused and Link 4 Companies to Alleged NSFAS Fraud Scheme That Diverted Student Bursary Funds at Lephalale TVET College Eleven accused persons and four companies arrested by the Hawks Serious Commercial Crime Investigation appeared before the Lephalale Magistrate’s Court in Polokwane on Tuesday, 21 April 2026. The group faces charges of fraud and theft linked to an alleged scheme involving funds from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). The accused are; 🔹️ Sydwell Khulu Molala (47) 🔹️ Mokgere Anna Mamabolo (55) 🔹️ Maxwell Claudius Chinyemba (42) 🔹️ Matlaakhudu Cate Mogano (37) 🔹️ Malefetsana Johannes Mogano (31) 🔹️ Mokgopo Elias Mogano (42) 🔹️ Mmalegasa Piccah Semenya (30) 🔹️ Matome Aaron Maake (29) 🔹️ Salome Mmamotshaba Kganyago (52) 🔹️ Mmakgomo Lucy Semenya (49) 🔹️ Moketla Nelson Mamabolo (27) It is alleged that in 2017, Molala, an accounting clerk at Lephalale TVET College, worked with Mamabolo, a senior state accountant, and Chinyemba, a financial clerk, to defraud NSFAS. They allegedly diverted student bursary funds for personal use, opening bank accounts in relatives’ names and registering four companies to move and conceal the money. All accused were granted bail and are expected to appear before the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on Thursday, 07 May 2026. Hawks Limpopo Provincial Head Major General Gopez Govender said the unit remains committed to combating corruption and safeguarding public funds intended to support students and education.

The late Professor Mohamed Saber (51)🕊️🕊️Tayob Chartered Accountant (CA) and Director of the School of Accountancy at the University of Limpopo. He was tragically killed on the 13 March 2022 while jogging in Polokwane. He may have been targeted due to his role auditing corruption cases.

We must be consistent if we are bringing old tweets ...

Stratcom, the apartheid regime’s propaganda arm, was a shadowy network of disinformation, media manipulation, and covert operations designed to crush anti-apartheid resistance. Operating primarily in the 1980s, it targeted activists like Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, spreading fabricated stories to discredit their reputations. Security Police agents embedded journalists in newsrooms, paid for favorable coverage, and planted false narratives portraying dissenters as violent or corrupt. Beyond misinformation, Stratcom employed “dirty tricks” — fake pamphlets, illegal surveillance, arson, and even assassinations — to sow division and destabilize opposition movements. Its reach extended beyond South Africa. New revelations suggest Stratcom attempted to influence international figures, including U.S. allies, to shape global perceptions of the regime. Former officer Paul Erasmus, who later testified before the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), exposed the operation’s inner workings, detailing how he was tasked with discrediting key ANC figures. The TRC confirmed Stratcom’s role in human rights violations, validating widespread allegations of systematic propaganda campaigns. Its legacy lingers, with ongoing debates about whether modern media professionals could still be influenced by its tactics. The existence of a “friendly journalist” list — where reporters were on the payroll or under covert influence — raises concerns about media integrity today. This history is a stark reminder of how misinformation and propaganda can be weaponized. As AI and digital media evolve, the lessons from Stratcom remain urgent: protecting truth and accountability is essential to democracy.

The SIU investigation, authorised under Proclamation R.80 of 2022, uncovered how Eskom officials at Kusile and Matla Power Stations turned procurement into a jackpot. Between 2021 and 2023, officials approved inflated and irregular purchase orders for relays, which are equipment meant to keep power stations running.

🎈‼️🔥 Boom! Mnisi walks right into the trap set by Adv. Chaskalson. A classic example of how a little knowledge is dangerous. Listen to how he concedes, then tries to walk back his own wrongdoing. He is all over now blaming everyone and everything. #MadlangaCommission

#SIUWorkingForYou| The SIU has preserved properties worth over R76 million that the SIU linked to Eskom corruption. How do some of the properties look? Watch the full video here: youtu.be/DWuWU9Q8grA

SIU FREEZES R76.5 MILLION IN 17 PROPERTIES AND 7 LUXURY CARS IN ESKOM-RELATED ALLEGED CORRUPTION. SIU has secured a preservation order from the Special Tribunal, freezing 17 immovable properties worth R76.5 million and 7 luxury cars linked to businessman Siyabonga Moses Goodwill Nkosi who is married to famous instagram influencer Leleti Nkosi known for her luxurious lifestyle

Acting City Manager, Lonwabo Ngoqo's son (22) was hijacked in Motherwell here in Gqeberha and later found executed with Gun wounds. His car has been found. Lonwabo Ngoqo was busy probing systemic failures in the municipality’s administration, missing files related to the tender, aswell as R35 million streetlighting (LED) tender scandal. Is this not a Political killing? #MadlangaCommission