SIU investigation uncovers R16,3m paid in bribes for visas and permits The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) says South Africa’s immigration system was effectively turned into a “marketplace”, with permits and visas allegedly sold to the highest bidder. 23 February 2026 Mugabe case postponed to 3 March The case against Chatunga Bellarmine Mugabe (29) and Tobias Mugabe Motonge (33) has been postponed to 3 March. 23 February 2026 UPDATE: Mugabe’s son hit with additional charge The youngest son of former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugane will now face an additional charge of defeating the ends of justice. 23 February 2026 Thembisa shutdown cuts off access to hospitals, schools and main routes 23 February 2026 Colleen Makhubele steps down as MK Party MP Colleen Makhubele is stepping down as a Member of Parliament at the end of the month. 23 February 2026 load more
SIU investigation uncovers R16,3m paid in bribes for visas and permits The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) says South Africa’s immigration system was effectively turned into a “marketplace”, with permits and visas allegedly sold to the highest bidder. 23 February 2026
Mugabe case postponed to 3 March The case against Chatunga Bellarmine Mugabe (29) and Tobias Mugabe Motonge (33) has been postponed to 3 March. 23 February 2026
UPDATE: Mugabe’s son hit with additional charge The youngest son of former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugane will now face an additional charge of defeating the ends of justice. 23 February 2026
Colleen Makhubele steps down as MK Party MP Colleen Makhubele is stepping down as a Member of Parliament at the end of the month. 23 February 2026