Stories from South Africa

A commission is assessing explosive claims against suspended National Police Commissioner Fani Masamola. The allegations include receiving bribes and the involvement of senior police officials in murder cover-ups.

The Silver Challenge will become an annual event following its first South African edition held on Tuesday. Top American and British athletes participated in the initial testing of the event. The success of the event may lead to a possible Diamond League challenge in Africa.

A security tender corruption failure resulted in an expenditure of approximately 14 million rand. The incident involves an underserved multimillion rand tender. The TMPD is monitoring the situation to prevent momentum disruption.

Scotland rugby is reportedly intensifying efforts to recruit South African players, specifically targeting teenage twins Josh and James McKenzie.

Stormers rugby director John Dobson is reportedly leading efforts to secure veteran Argentina lock Thomas Lavanini. The 33-year-old player is currently with the Highlanders in Super Rugby Pacific.

European and US markets are trading higher. The FTSE 100 in London rose 1.6 percent. South African markets saw the all-share index rise 1.1 percent, with resource stocks increasing 2.6 percent. Gold prices rose to approximately $4,600 per ounce.

Former Kaizer Chiefs player Dr. Kumalu was conferred with an honorary Doctor of Philosophy and Science. The honor was awarded by the University of Technology. The ceremony took place this afternoon.

The Comrades Marathon Association confirmed the 2026 uprun distance will be 85.7 kilometres. The race is scheduled for 14 June 2026. Organisers stated this is the shortest uprun distance in recent years. The reduced distance includes adjustments along key sections of the course.

The N14 highway is closed south of Freiburg towards Curriman due to bad flooding. Multiple other routes in the Northern Cape are also reported to be badly flooded. Motorists are advised to check conditions before traveling this weekend.

The Pan-African Parliament has elected new leadership in Midrand, South Africa. Algeria's Fateh Abi Boadad assumed the presidency. In his inaugural address, Abi Boadad said the strategic role of North Africa as a bridge to the rest of the continent and the global community. The election took place in Midrand, north of Johannesburg.