Warrant Issued for Giyani Businessman Who Fled to China Ahead of Trial

The Polokwane Specialised Commercial Crimes Court has issued a warrant of arrest for Giyani businessman Howard Mashaba after he failed to appear in court for his trial today, 29 May 2026. He reportedly travelled to China on a business trip without the court’s permission.

Mashaba, a convicted fraudster with four previous criminal records, faces charges including fraud, theft, three counts of money laundering, and contraventions of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act (POCA). The state alleges he fraudulentlyREAD MORE

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in Gauteng has sharply criticised the African National Congress (ANC) caucus in the troubled Emfuleni Local Municipality after a scheduled council meeting failed to proceed this week, accusing the governing party of placing political convenience ahead of service delivery and accountability.

In a statement issued on Friday, the EFF condemned what it described as “unprofessional conduct” by ANC councillors who allegedly arrived more than an hour late for an ordinary monthly council sittingREAD MORE

Malaysia outlines priorities in BRICS cooperation, including digital economy, cybersecurity, climate policy and cultural ties

In an exclusive interview with TV BRICS, recorded on the sidelines of the International Security Forum, the Director-General of Malaysia’s National Security Council, Nushirwan Zainal Abidin, spoke about Malaysia’s priorities within its partnership with BRICS. He discussed a wide range of issues, including the strengthening of trade cooperation among member countries, as well as the use of artificial intelligence. In addition, he stressedREAD MORE

New figures place Egypt at the forefront of Africa’s electric mobility transition amid rapid growth in regional demand

Egypt recorded the highest number of electric vehicle (EV) sales in Africa in 2025, strengthening its position as a leading market in the continent’s transition towards sustainable transport, according to a report highlighted by the Egyptian Cabinet’s Information and Decision Support Centre.

The report shows that approximately 7,900 electric vehiclesREAD MORE

Representatives of states recognised the inevitability of changes in international relations and declared their readiness to participate in shaping them on an equal footing

The 14th International Meeting of High Representatives Responsible for Security Issues is taking place in the Moscow Region as part of the International Security Forum. Participants – heads of security councils and senior representatives from Russia, China, India, South Africa, Brazil, Kazakhstan, and Vietnam – discussed the formation of a multipolar world, strengthening trustREAD MORE

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has strongly defended South Africa’s parole monitoring system following explosive allegations that nearly 28,000 parolees and probationers have become untraceable, insisting that offenders are still actively monitored and that absconders remain under investigation.

The controversy erupted after investigative publication amaBhungane raised concerns about parole absconders and weaknesses within Community Corrections, prompting the Democratic Alliance (DA) to demand an emergency parliamentary meeting into what it has described as a “public safety crisis”.