Catch up on the biggest stories this morning, 15 December 2025, in our simple morning fix update
Today’s morning fix kicks off with South Africa’s judiciary under intense scrutiny. This follows a string of corruption charges, misconduct findings, and possible impeachments involving senior judges.
Last month, High Court in Johannesburg Judge Portia Dipuo Phahlane was arrested on corruption and money‑laundering charges.
CONTINUE READING: Judiciary in the dock as corruption cases engulf senior judges
Crisis at JSC as unresolved complaints against judges surge
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is facing mounting criticism. Observers describe this as a dramatic collapse in its ability to process misconduct complaints against judges.
Over the past four years, unresolved cases have ballooned to unprecedented levels. This raises questions about accountability and public trust in the courts.
CONTINUE READING: Crisis at JSC as unresolved complaints against judges surge
Verulam temple collapse: Fifth body recovered as rescue efforts continue
Another body has been recovered from the site of a devastating structural collapse at a temple construction site. The incident occurred in Verulam, north of Durban, in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN).
This brings the number of bodies recovered from the rubble since the collapse on Friday to five.
CONTINUE READING: Verulam temple collapse: Fifth body recovered as rescue efforts continue
RTMC warns motorists to take precautions during bad weather
With traffic congestion expected to worsen this week ahead of the public holiday, the Road Traffic Management Corporation has urged motorists to take extra precautions. This advice is amid varying weather conditions across the country.
Thousands of holidaymakers are expected to travel across the country during the festive season.
CONTINUE READING: RTMC warns motorists to take precautions during bad weather
Johannesburg to clamp down on street bashes after deadly Soweto shooting
The organisers of a street party in Soweto are set to be held liable. This comes after a 19-year-old was killed as the event wound down.
A violent altercation at the Shaun 101 Street Bash in Diepkloof forced the Johannesburg municipality to declare a closure. They stated that unauthorised parties would be shut down this festive season.
CONTINUE READING: Johannesburg to clamp down on street bashes after deadly Soweto shooting
