CORRUPTION AND SABOTAGE OF JUSTICE AT THE EAST LONDON MAGISTRATE COURT

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CORRUPTION AND SABOTAGE OF JUSTICE AT THE EAST LONDON MAGISTRATE COURT 

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The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) is deeply concerned by the blatant manipulation of the criminal justice system in the case involving the sexual assault of an 11-year-old minor in East London. Recent developments have confirmed that there is a coordinated and corrupt effort within the East London Magistrate Court to undermine justice and facilitate the eventual release of the accused. 

The EFF has been made aware of this disturbing case involving an 11-year-old boy who was allegedly sexually assaulted by two women, aged 29 and 27, at the Sinqawunqawini informal settlement near King Phalo Airport. 

From the beginning, this case has been characterised by secrecy, irregular conduct, and interference that raises serious questions about the integrity of court officials involved. On 31 December 2025, a bail hearing was convened without public notice and without the knowledge of the investigating officer. This secretive and highly irregular process was clearly intended to quietly secure the release of the accused. 

The EFF condemned this conduct and mobilised the community to attend court when the matter was postponed to 05 January 2026. On 05 January 2026, the accused appeared before court but abruptly abandoned their bail application in the face of public scrutiny. On 06 January 2026, they were again brought before court, only for the matter to be deferred under the claim that the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) was still investigating.  

Today, the legal representatives of the accused attempted yet again to sneak the accused through for a bail hearing. When it became clear that their intentions had been exposed and that the public had mobilised to attend court, the accused once again abandoned their bail application. Most disturbingly, during these proceedings, the case docket reportedly disappeared under mysterious circumstances. 

The EFF is unequivocal: these events are not coincidental. They form part of a deliberate and coordinated strategy to weaken the case, frustrate due process, exhaust public vigilance, and ultimately collapse the matter altogether. This pattern strongly suggests collusion between certain court officials and other actors within the criminal justice system to protect the accused at the expense of a vulnerable child. 

This case exposes a deeply worrying and well-established trend of manipulation within the East London Magistrate Court, where cases are allegedly engineered to achieve predetermined outcomes that serve the interests of particular individuals and groups. Dockets go missing, hearings are conducted in secrecy, matters are postponed without justification, and procedural rules are selectively applied. 

It is on this basis that the EFF believes that even politically sensitive cases, including the case involving the Commander-in-Chief of the EFF, were not spared from similar manipulation to appease organisations such as AfriForum. Of further grave concern is the continued failure of authorities to ensure the safety of the child. 

Information before us indicates that the accused are close associates of the child’s mother, and that the mother herself has allegedly made inappropriate sexual remarks to the child and encouraged similar behaviour by her friends. Despite these alarming allegations, the child reportedly remains in the care of the mother, with no visible intervention by social services or law enforcement. 

The EFF therefore demands: 

1. An immediate, independent investigation into corruption and misconduct at the East London Magistrate Court. 

2. A full explanation for the disappearance of the case docket and accountability for those responsible. 

3. Direct oversight by senior NPA leadership to prevent further manipulation of this matter. 

4. Immediate intervention by child protection authorities to secure the safety and wellbeing of the minor. 

5. An end to secret hearings and all irregular court processes in this case. 

The EFF stands firm and unapologetic in its opposition to the abuse of children in any form. We will not allow corrupt networks within the justice system to collude with accused persons to defeat justice. 

We will continue to mobilise the community, monitor every court appearance, and expose every act of corruption until justice is served. 

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FLOODS IN LIMPOPO AND MPUMALANGA

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The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) notes the recent deadly floods across Limpopo and Mpumalanga where torrential rain has forced evacuations, washed away homes and infrastructure, and claimed lives. 

At least 10 people have already died in Limpopo and 19 in Mpumalanga, and many more remain displaced as red-level warnings stay in place and rescue teams work tirelessly to reach those in need of help. 

While we recognise the efforts of rescue teams and provincial authorities in responding to the crisis, this disaster once again exposes the systemic failures of South Africa’s disaster management systems. Communities were left vulnerable because early warning systems, effective evacuation planning and disaster preparedness were either absent, slow or poorly coordinated. In a time when flood forecasting, reporting systems and rapid evacuation should save lives, we have witnessed unacceptable delays and reactive responses that have needlessly cost lives and livelihoods. 

Year after year, floods, whether here in early 2026 or in past calamities in KwaZuluNatal and Eastern Cape that left hundreds dead and thousands homeless, reveal the same pattern: a lack of investment in proactive disaster planning, inadequate infrastructure in vulnerable communities, and an overly reactive emergency response model.  

The EFF calls on national, provincial and municipal authorities to take full responsibility for these failures and act immediately to strengthen disaster preparedness and resilience across all communities. 

Furthermore climate change and unpredictable weather patterns mean such extreme events will become more frequent. South Africa cannot afford to react only after tragedy strikes. 

The EFF stands in solidarity with all those affected and will be present on the ground to assist in any way we can.   

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FOREIGNERS ARE BEING PRIORITISED OVER SOUTH AFRICAN LEARNERS

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FOREIGNERS ARE BEING PRIORITISED OVER SOUTH AFRICAN LEARNERS

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Gauteng MEC for Education, Matome Chiloane, dismisses misleading and unfounded claims and statements that the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) prioritises foreign nationals when placing children at the expense of South African learners in public schools.

 

“We wish to reiterate that, the department does not have a directive that instructs schools or officials to prioritise foreign nationals during learner placements. On the contrary, South African learners are prioritised in line with applicable legislation, as well as the Department’s admissions and placement processes”, said MEC Chiloane.

 

Furthermore, inner grade applications (Grade 2-7 and Grade 9-11) are managed directly at school level. They are not facilitated online, as with GDE Online Admissions system for Grade 1 and Grade 8.

 

Some Gauteng schools are currently facing challenges in accommodating inner grade applicants, and as such we urge schools to work collaboratively with district offices to manage the placements of these grades. This approach will ensure that learners are placed efficiently.

“No school is permitted to prioritise foreign national learners ahead of South African learners. Any school or official found to be contravening admissions policies will be subjected to consequence management. We will not tolerate any claims that suggest foreign nationals are prioritised at the expense of South African nationals,” said MEC Chiloane.

 

ONLY 2763 GRADE 1 AND GRADE 8 LEARNERS REMAIN UNPLACED IN GAUTENG

 

The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) continues to make steady progress in the 2026 Online Admissions placement process for Grade 1 and Grade 8.

 

Currently, only 2 763 Grade 1 and Grade 8 learners remain unplaced across the province, translating to:

735 Grade 1 learners*

2 028 Grade 8 learners*

 

The Department wishes to reassure parents that all learners who qualify for placement will be accommodated in public schools. The only limitation that currently poses a challenge is the lack of capacity in schools, particularly in high-pressure areas within Ekurhuleni and Johannesburg.

 

This means that not all learners can be placed at their preferred schools immediately. Despite this, the Department is working diligently to identify available spaces and ensure that every learner is placed as fairly and efficiently as possible.

 

The GDE Online Admissions system remains intact, and we assure parents that applications are being processed in an orderly and transparent manner.

 

The Department is working tirelessly to ensure that all parents who applied online for Grade 1 and Grade 8 will have their children accommodated in schools across the province. Our teams continue to engage schools daily to identify available spaces and to finalise outstanding placements.

 

LATE APPLICATIONS TO GRADE 1 AND GRADE 8 IN GAUTENG

 

The GDE Online Admissions system opened for Late Applications to Grade 1 and Grade 8 on 17 December 2025, allowing parents who did not get a chance to apply during the main application period to do so accordingly.

 

To date, the system has recorded and placed a total of 27 140 Late Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8:

14 273 Grade 1 learners*

12 867 Grade 8 learners*

 

It is important to note that all Late Applications processed during this period result in immediate and final placements at schools with available capacity.

 

The 2026 Online Admissions system remains open for Late Applications until 30 January 2026, and parents are once again reminded that the system will only display schools with available space. This is particularly for those who did not apply during the main application period or those whose applications were incomplete during the main application period.

 

Parents and guardians can apply online by visiting: www.gdeadmissions.gov.za.

 

Late Applicants may select only one school and, once selected, the learner will be placed for the 2026 academic year.

 

“We remain committed to ensuring that every child who qualifies for placement is accommodated at a public school in Gauteng. We will not allow false and inflammatory claims to undermine the work of the Department, or sow division in our communities. Our admissions processes are clear, lawful and fair. The Department does not have, and has never had, a policy that prioritises foreign nationals over South African children,” said MEC Chiloane.

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Resignation of Dr. Dion George

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Resignation of Dr. Dion George 

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The Democratic Alliance notes the resignation of Dr. Dion George from the party.

It is unfortunate that Dr. George has resigned before answering a pending disciplinary before the DA’s Federal Legal Commission.

These include:

1. Allegations that staff appointments to his Ministerial office were done in a way that unjustifiably raised their salaries, at public expense;

2. Allegations that staff in his ministry sought departmental information to pursue internal party political matters; and

3. Bringing the party into disrepute through the media.

It would have been preferable for Dr. George to go through the FLC process to test the veracity of these allegations.

The rest of the FLC process will proceed as determined by the DA’s Federal Executive on Monday.

We wish Dr. George well in his future endeavours.

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NATIONAL DIALOGUE STEERING COMMITTEE TO BE INDUCTED

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NATIONAL DIALOGUE STEERING COMMITTEE TO BE INDUCTED 

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The National Dialogue has entered its next phase with the induction of the Steering Committee set to take place between 17 and 18th January 2026 at the University of South Africa (Unisa)’s Muckleneuk’s main campus in Pretoria. 

This follows the National Convention and the handover from the Convention Organising Committee. 

 

The Steering Committee’s role is to steward the integrity of the process, ensure that participation is meaningful and accessible, and oversee a phased roll-out of dialogues across communities, sectors, and provinces. It is not a substitute for elected government, and it is not a platform for party-political campaigning.

The Steering Committee induction will focus on governance, ethics, decision-making protocols, public accountability, and the realities of rebuilding trust in a context where many South Africans are understandably sceptical of consultative processes that do not lead to change. 

In addition, the Steering Committee induction will work towards outlining the practical roadmap for the implementation roadmap and phased plan for dialogues. 

• A public participation guide, including offline options for communities with limited connectivity. 

• An accessibility and translation pathway, to ensure participation across languages and disability contexts. 

• A clear reporting and feedback approach so that communities can see what happens after dialogues take place. 

• A weekly process update and a public log of priority issues raised and their status. 

The National Dialogue Steering Committee would like to reiterate its position that it remains committed to a tansparent, inclusive, and non-partisan process which is citizen-led. 

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HEADS MUST ROLL OVER DEATH THREATS AGAINST KZN PREMIER THAMI NTULI

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The Inkatha Freedom Party in the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature condemns in the strongest possible terms the vile and dangerous death threats directed at the KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Honourable Thami Ntuli, which are circulating openly on social media and explicitly calling for the Premier’s death. This constitutes a reckless incitement to violence and a direct attack on democratic governance.

It is deeply concerning that these threats have emerged at a time when the Honourable Premier is receiving widespread praise across South Africa, following KwaZulu-Natal’s achievement of first place nationally in the matric results. This performance reflects decisive leadership, accountability, and a commitment to excellence in governance, raising serious questions about the motivation behind these threats.

It is evident that the Honourable Premier has become a stumbling block to those with an insatiable appetite for embezzling public funds under the guise of service delivery. His firm stance against corruption and maladministration has made him a target for individuals who fear accountability. We firmly believe that the only so-called ‘sin’ of the Honourable Premier is that he is a hardworking leader who delivers results and upholds integrity.

Let it be made absolutely clear: threats of this nature are not political statements or expressions of opinion. They are criminal acts. 

Any individual who issues or amplifies death threats against an elected leader must know that they will be identified, investigated, and held fully accountable under the law. There will be zero tolerance for political intimidation or calls for violence in a constitutional democracy.

The IFP will not accept complacency or silence.

These threats place the life of the Honourable Premier at risk and undermine the rule of law. 

We therefore call for an urgent, impartial, and comprehensive investigation by the relevant law enforcement and security authorities. In addition, the IFP will also conduct its own investigation and has opened a criminal case to ensure that this matter receives the attention it deserves. Heads must roll in this matter. The Premier must receive the highest level of protection from the State.

Those responsible must be found and made to answer for their actions, including disclosing who instructed, encouraged, or supported these dangerous utterances. There must be real consequences. The IFP therefore issues a clear warning to all those who believe they can issue death threats with impunity: you will be pursued, exposed, and held accountable.

The Honourable Premier will not be intimidated, and political violence will not be allowed to take root in KwaZulu-Natal.

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SUMMIT CLUB HILLBROW NIGHTCLUB DISCONNECTED OVER R2.6 MILLION ELECTRICITY DEBT

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SUMMIT CLUB HILLBROW NIGHTCLUB DISCONNECTED OVER R2.6 MILLION ELECTRICITY DEBT 

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The Office of the Executive Mayor, Councillor Dada Morero, today undertook decisive enforcement action as part of the Mayoral High-Impact Service Delivery Programme in the Johannesburg inner city. The operation is focused on restoring compliance, recovering revenue owed to the City, and protecting critical electricity infrastructure. As part of today’s intervention, City Power disconnected two major inner-city businesses — a prominent Hillbrow nightclub and a shopping complex with residential flats — after they accumulated a combined electricity debt of nearly R25 million. 

This enforcement forms part of the City of Johannesburg’s ongoing High-Impact Service Delivery intervention targeting persistent non-payment, illegal electricity connections, and electricity-related criminality that undermine service delivery and strain the power network. City Power remains resolute in recovering more than R10 billion owed to the City, including approximately R3.2 billion owed by customers in inner-city supply areas. 

These measures are essential to safeguarding the integrity of the electricity grid and ensuring that law-abiding, paying customers are not unfairly burdened by those who continue to evade payment and engage in unlawful activity. 

On Tuesday, 13 January 2026, City Power, EMS and the Building Control Unit conducted targeted inspections and disconnections in Hillbrow, focusing on properties along Claim Street, Esselen Street and Edith Cavell Street.

Two properties with a combined electricity debt of approximately R25 million were disconnected, underscoring the magnitude of revenue losses from continued non-payment. Inspections further exposed multiple hijacked and unlawfully occupied buildings, including residential and commercial properties previously linked to illegal electricity connections. 

A block of flats with more than 30 units, which was disconnected in November 2025 following the removal of illegal connections, remains without electricity. In another building, occupants were found to be paying rent while the property owner had failed to pay rates, taxes and electricity accounts. All previously identified illegal connections from prior visits had already been dismantled. 

The operation also extended to businesses operating in the area. A well-known Hillbrow nightclub, Summit, was inspected and found to have an outstanding electricity debt of R2.6 million. Although one registered meter was up to date, a second meter was in default and was disconnected in line with City Power’s credit control policies. 

The business was also found to be in breach of Section 4 of Regulation A25 (Section 5) for carrying out an internal layout change without an approved building plan from the City. Illegal connections and non-payment place severe strain on the inner-city electricity network, increase the risk of outages and infrastructure damage, and divert resources from essential maintenance and upgrades. Tackling these challenges is crucial to restoring network stability and ensuring fairness in electricity service delivery. 

As part of the High-Impact Service Delivery Programme’s broader focus on restoring safety and improving quality of life, City Power’s public lighting teams were deployed in Hillbrow. A total of 16 streetlights along Claim Street and Esselen Street were repaired and restored, improving visibility and enhancing safety for residents, businesses and commuters. 

The City of Johannesburg will intensify these operations in partnership with City Power and law enforcement agencies to clamp down on electricity-related crimes and strengthen compliance throughout the inner city. 

Members of the public are encouraged to report illegal connections and suspicious activity affecting electricity infrastructure to the Security Risk Management Control Room at: 011 490 7900 / 011 490 7911 / 011 490 7553 or via WhatsApp on 083 579 4497. 

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