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ONLINE EDITOR @KASIBC_AFRICA  THE RACIST ZIONIST FEDERATION COMPLAINT TO THE HPCSA AGAINST DR. TLALENG MOFOKENG The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) condemns in the strongest possible terms the conduct of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), which has allowed itself to be weaponised by the apartheid Zionist lobby to persecute Dr. Tlaleng Mofokeng — a United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Right to Health — for her principled stance against the genocide being committed by Israel in Palestine. In its letter dated 16 October 2025, the HPCSA confirmed that its First Medical and Dental Committee of Preliminary Inquiry had resolved and found Dr. Mofokeng guilty of “unprofessional conduct” under Regulation 4(9) of the Regulations Relating to Inquiries into Alleged Unprofessional Conduct , and imposed a R10,000 fine for “bringing the profession into disrepute” through “inappropriate language on social media”.  This decision is baseless, politically motivated, a...

ONLINE EDITOR @KASIBC_AFRICA  Anti-Gang Unit operations lead to multiple arrests in Eldorado Park, Riverlea, Germiston, Booysens and Westbury GAUTENG - The Anti-Gang Unit (AGU) arrested 15 suspects in total commencing on Tuesday, 21 October 2025, for a variety of offenses, including drug possession, possession unlicensed firearms and ammunition, firearm pointing, possession of a stolen vehicle, attempted murder, and possession of counterfeit cigarettes.  These arrests emanate from numerous targeted operations executed in the various policing precincts. During these operations, the AGU seized illegal substances, including mandrax tablets ,crystal meth, firearms, ammunition, Mylan tablets , cartridges, a stolen vehicle, holsters and illicit cigarettes. The AGU, in collaboration with specialized units such as the SAPS Crime Intelligence , Tactical Response Team (TRT), Public Order Policing Springs , resulted in the arrests of some of these individuals. The AGU recovered two (2...

ONLINE EDITOR @KASIBC_AFRICA  Barrydale police confiscate two unlicensed firearms and several rounds of ammunition WESTERN CAPE - Concerted efforts by police to remove unlicensed firearms from the streets yielded success when Barrydale police confiscated two unlicensed firearms and several rounds of ammunition at a house in Barrydale . On Tuesday, 28 October 2025 at about 18:00 members attached to the Barrydale police responded to information of unlicensed firearms being kept at the residence, whilst attending to a domestic related dispute. The members immediately operationalised the information and descended on the premises. A search of the residence ensued leading the members to the bedroom where a firearm was found concealed under a pillow and another in the bedroom cupboard.  The search took the team to the bathroom where several rounds of ammunition was discovered. Two Browning pistols as well as 235 9mm rounds were confiscated and a 75-year-old woman who was unable...

ONLINE EDITOR @KASIBC_AFRICA  DA condemns Unlawful Imprisonment of Tanzania’s opposition leader The DA condemns the unlawful jailing of Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu on false charges. Ramaphosa and Lamola ’s silence shows the ANC ’s allegiance to autocrats over democracy. South Africa must act to defend democracy in SADC or risk regional instability. The Democratic Alliance (DA) condemns, in the strongest possible terms, the unlawful imprisonment of Tanzania ’s opposition leader, Tundu Lissu of the Party for Democracy and Progress (CHADEMA) on trumped-up charges of treason by the Tanzanian government as the country holds its general election today. The detainment of Tundu Lissu, along with fellow Tanzanian opposition politician, John Heche , marks an alarming trend of democratic backsliding that has become commonplace in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) while the South African government watches on. The deafening silence by President Cyril Ramaphosa...

ONLINE EDITOR @KASIBC_AFRICA  South Africa R1,5 Trillion Gambling Crisis  RISE Mzansi , in its continued campaign to raise a loud alarm about the R1,5-trillion gambling crisis , has sponsored a matter for discussion during a National Assembly Mini-Plenary debate at 10:00 on Friday, 31 October 2025 . This is a significant point in our work to arrest this social and public health crisis. The debate will allow all political parties represented in the National Assembly to state where the stand on this crisis, which is destroying lives and livelihoods. The recent annual report of the National Gambling Board raises the alarm, stating that gambling operators have increased their gross gambling revenue from R59-billion in 2023/4 to R75-billion in 2024/25, an annual growth of 26%. Moreover, South Africans spent R1,5-trillion during the 2024/25 financial year on gambling activities, this is an increase from the R1,1-trillion wasted in the previous financial year. RISE Mzansi will a...

ONLINE EDITOR @KASIBC_AFRICA  NPOs DEADLINE FOR 2026/27 FUNDING APPLICATIONS  The Gauteng Department of Social Development is reminding all Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs) that the closing date for the submission of funding applications for the 2026/27 financial year is Thursday, 30 October 2025.  This serves as a final reminder following the extension of the original deadline, which was initially set for 15 October 2025 and later extended by Gauteng MEC for Social Development Faith Mazibuko , to afford NPOs additional time to finalise their submissions. MEC Mazibuko has urged all organisations that have not yet applied to make use of the remaining days to submit their applications to avoid disqualification. “We extended the application period to 30 October to give all NPOs a fair chance to complete their submissions.  This is the final opportunity, and we urge organisations to respect the deadline. Late applications will unfortunately not be considered,” said MEC...

ONLINE EDITOR @KASIBC_AFRICA R20 Million worth of Cocaine seized on a plot in Midrand, Gauteng MIDRAND - A crime intelligence driven operation resulted in the discovery of R20 million worth of cocaine at a small holding in Midrand, Gauteng . On Tuesday evening, 28 October 2025, a multidisciplinary team led by Crime Intelligence Head Office inclusive of Gauteng Organised crime unit , SAPS JHB K9 and members of the Local Criminal Record Centre (LCRC) were following up on information of drugs that were being stored at a plot in Blue Hills, Midrand . According to further investigation, the drugs were brought into South Africa from a neighbouring country and were destined for Cape Town, Western Cape . The cocaine was found hidden in a storage room on the identified plot. A 56-year-old man who is believed to be the owner of the plot has been arrested and the cocaine weighing about 80kg has been seized. The suspect is expected to appear before the Midrand Magistrate’s Court later on th...

ONLINE EDITOR @KASIBC_AFRICA KZN Transport SCOPA hearing reveals serious, ongoing failures The DA is deeply concerned by the findings presented in the Auditor-General ’s (AG) report and by responses received by SCOPA during its KZN’s Department of Transport (DoT) hearing held earlier today. While the DoT received an unqualified audit opinion on its financial statements, SCOPA engagement has revealed serious and persistent failures in performance, compliance, and governance.  This includes qualified findings on key service delivery programmes - namely, Transport Infrastructure and Transport Operations - where only 50% and 57% of targets were achieved respectively, despite full budget expenditure. This is a clear indication of poor planning, weak project management, and a lack of accountability amongst errant officials. The report also highlights repeat non-compliance with legislation, including R1.3billion in irregular expenditure and R4.2million in fruitless and wasteful expe...

ONLINE EDITOR @KASIBC_AFRICA  MEC acts Unlawfully: forces hard-pressed parents to fork out more on School Fees The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE), under MEC Matome Chiloane , has acted unlawfully by announcing drastic funding reductions for Quintile 5 schools (the least impoverished and fee-paying schools) for the 2026 academic year after the legislated deadline had passed.  This late communication has caused uncertainty and financial pressure for parents, who now face the possibility of hiked fees ensuing from belatedly announced funding reductions. The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng slams this action and is considering legal action against the department to force the reversal of this decision. The GDE’s decision to introduce the reduction after the legislated deadline of 30 September 2025 is not only invalid but also reckless and likely to harm thousands of learners in Gauteng. Accordingly, this decision must be reversed to provide schools with more time to ...

ONLINE EDITOR @KASIBC_AFRICA  PARLIAMENT’S ENDORSEMENT OF COMPROMISED IEC CANDIDATES  The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) notes with deep concern the decision by Parliament to adopt the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs ’ report on the filling of vacancies in the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC). This decision, driven by the ANC and its GNU partners , the DA and the IFP , disregards the findings and recommendations of the panel chaired by Chief Justice Mandisa Maya , which raised serious concerns about the competence, temperament, and suitability of Mr. Mosotho Moepya and Judge Pillay to serve in the IEC.  Despite the Chief Justice’s report identifying serious shortcomings in these candidates, Parliament has chosen to endorse them. This demonstrates the true agenda of the Government of National Unity , to capture and control the IEC as part of a broader plan to manipulate the outcome of the 2026 national elections . The panel chaired by the Chief Justice rai...

ONLINE EDITOR @KASIBC_AFRICA  Cape Flats communities bleed while SAPS drags its feet The past weekend once again exposed the brutal reality faced by communities across the Cape Flats . Our neighborhoods have been turned into war zones, our streets stained with blood, and our people left to live in fear, while the South African Police Service (SAPS) continues to fail in protecting the very citizens it is mandated to serve. In Lotus River , five men came under fire in Nita Street on Sunday morning. A 32-year-old man died on the scene, while four others, aged between 18 and 42, were left wounded. The Grassy Park SAPS , which oversees the area, is currently under strain, with 28 detectives each managing 156 dockets. The station has 113 active SAPS members and is operating with a 27.56% vacancy rate. In Overcome Heights , the Muizenberg SAPS registered yet another murder following the fatal shooting of a 34-year-old man on Rasta Road . The incident is suspected to be gang-related. T...

ONLINE EDITOR @KASIBC_AFRICA ​GOLD REFINERY LINKED TO ZAMA ZAMA SYNDICATES IN BOOYSENS ​The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD), the Hawks , and two Private Security companies confirm a major breakthrough in the fight against illegal mining, announcing the successful uncovering and dismantling of a clandestine gold refinery in Booysens, Johannesburg . ​The operation was conducted by the JMPD K-9 Unit in collaboration with the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) and two Private Security companies following intensive intelligence-gathering and surveillance. The raided facility is believed to have been operating as a key processing hub for illegal mining ( Zama Zama ). ​While the facility holds legal registration to process precious metals, investigations revealed it was illegally processing gold-bearing material for illegal miners, a contravention of its registered mandate. ​Four suspects were arrested on the scene. This includes three individuals, two...

ONLINE EDITOR @KASIBC_AFRICA INTEGRATE THE GAUTENG CRIME PREVENTION WARDENS  The uMkhonto weSizwe Liberation War Veterans (MKLWV) applauds the decision to integrate the Gauteng Crime Prevention Wardens (GCPW) into the law enforcement mainstream . We wish to commend and magnify the proposed 30 day plan tofinalize the appointment and retention of the CPWs as trafficwardens and welcome the collaboration between variousgovernment departments to ensure a smooth implementation.  MKLWV views the initiative as a non partisan effort to enhanmce public safety, contrary to the narrative and claims that this move was inspired by a partosan agenda to gain the votes. The CPW’s have been a success story, despite facing opposition and challenges. Their efforts have brought a sense of order and safety to communities, earning the admiration of peace loving South Africans.  We extend our gratitude to Premier Panyaza Lesufi and the collective leadership of Gauteng for their support of t...

ONLINE EDITOR @KASIBC_AFRICA  CCM NATIONAL ELECTIONS  The African National Congress ( ANC ) extends its fraternal good wishes to our sister movement, Chama Cha Mapinduzi ( CCM ), as the people of the United Republic of Tanzania head to the polls tomorrow.  The ANC joins millions of Africans in saluting the enduring legacy of the CCM as a liberation movement that has remained steadfast in advancing the principles of Pan-African unity, self-determination, and peoplecentred development. Under the leadership of President Samia Suluhu Hassan , the CCM continues to build upon the visionary foundation laid by Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere ; promoting social progress, peace, and inclusive growth in Tanzania and across the continent.  We are confident that the people of Tanzania will once again demonstrate their commitment to democracy, stability, and the ideals of the African liberation project .  The ANC stands in solidarity with the CCM as it renews its mandat...

ONLINE EDITOR @KASIBC_AFRICA  The Fight against the Gambling Crisis needs more Voices and Action RISE Mzansi positively notes the comments of Pick n Pay CEO , Mr Sean Summers , who has labelled the gambling crisis as “out of control” and “horrendous”, as reported by News24 . The recent annual report of the National Gambling Board raises the alarm, stating that gambling operators have increased their gross gambling revenue from R59-billion in 2023/4 to R75-billion in 2024/25, an annual growth of 26%. Moreover, South Africans spent R1,5-trillion during the 2024/25 financial year on gambling activities, this is an increase from the R1,1-trillion wasted in the previous financial year. Gambling addiction , known as “ problem gambling ”, is fast being recognised as a public health crisis , where money is lost, but in the extreme, it claims lives through depression and suicide. Those in power, whether in business, academia, health, sports, and politics, can no longer ignore this cri...

ONLINE EDITOR @KASIBC_AFRICA  BEE Made ANC Rich and South Africa Poor The Democratic Alliance ( DA ) today unveiled a new billboard that lays bare a truth South Africans already know: The ANC ’s Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) policy has failed. It has made a handful of politically connected individuals wealthy, while the rest of the country has been left behind. For three decades, this policy has been sold as empowerment, but it has delivered the opposite. Millions remain locked out of the economy, with 12 million South Africans unable to find work and 44 million struggling just to afford their next meal. While a few benefit from inflated contracts and state tenders, the majority continue to pay the price for corruption and greed. The DA’s message is simple: if South Africa is to grow, create jobs, and reduce poverty, we must replace the ANC’s race-based system with one that truly includes everyone. That is why the DA has introduced the Economic Inclusion for All ...

ONLINE EDITOR @KASIBC_AFRICA  ARREST IN THE MAMELODI DOUBLE MURDER CASE  The Ministry in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities welcomes the swift arrest of a suspect linked to the brutal killing of two young women in Mamelodi East , Gauteng . Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga condemns, in the strongest possible terms, this senseless act of violence that has once again robbed families, communities, and our nation of young lives filled with promise. “We commend the South African Police Service for its rapid response and urge the criminal justice system to ensure that justice is served without delay.  These heinous acts of violence against women cannot and will not be tolerated. Communities must continue to work hand-in-hand with law enforcement to ensure that no perpetrator of gender-based violence and femicide escapes accountability.” — said Minister Chikunga. The arrest represents a crucial step towards justice for the victims and their loved ones ...

ONLINE EDITOR @KASIBC_AFRICA SAPS must undergo urgent Forensic overhaul and Integrity clean-up The DA calls for a full SAPS forensic overhaul with independent oversight. Ballistic reports are error-riddled and may be manipulated. Senior SAPS officials must face integrity and lifestyle audits . The DA will immediately push for a complete forensic overhaul of SAPS, backed by independent oversight and accountability measures to restore professionalism, transparency, and public trust in policing. This action is urgent given the shocking evidence before the Madlanga Commission yesterday, which exposed a national crisis in SAPS’s forensic and ballistic systems. Testimony revealed that the guns used in the murder of Vereeniging engineer Armand Swart were later linked to at least twenty other murders, including those of high-profile figures such as DJ Sumbody, DJ Vintos, and businessman Don Tindleni. Yet the first SAPS ballistic report on these same weapons contained multiple factual err...