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Soweto teacher suspended over alleged rape of 9-year-old learner

A teacher at Busisiwe Primary School in Zola, Soweto, who is accused of raping a nine-year-old Grade 4 learner, has been placed on precautionary suspension pending further investigations. Gauteng Education MEC, Lebogang Maile, says the implicated teacher will remain suspended until his disciplinary hearing has been finalised. On Tuesday, parents and guardians gathered at the school, calling for the teacher's immediate removal. Maile has appealed for calm among parents, learners […]

todayOctober 21, 2026 55

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Sibiya denied bail over rape and grooming allegations

Reader advisory: This article contains sensitive details that some readers may find upsetting.   Embattled former top cop, Shadrack Sibiya, will remain behind bars after the Randburg Magistrates' Court denied him bail. The 59-year-old faces multiple charges, including human trafficking, the alleged sexual grooming of a 16-year-old girl and the rape of an 18-year-old woman. The trafficking-in-persons charge stems from allegations involving three individuals. The court heard that Sibiya allegedly […]

todayOctober 20, 2026 22

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I’m not back for revenge: Masemola

National Police Commissioner, Fannie Masemola, says he is not returning to the South African Police Service (SAPS) to seek revenge. He says his return is an opportunity to reflect on the values that must guide leadership, particularly when circumstances test resolve, convictions, and faith in institutions. Masemola resumed his full duties on Monday after President Cyril Ramaphosa lifted his suspension last week. The country's top cop returns to office after […]

todayOctober 19, 2026 18

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Masemola to return to duty on Monday

National Police Commissioner, Fannie Masemola, is expected back in his blue uniform on Monday after President Cyril Ramaphosa lifted his April suspension, nearly a month after the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) withdrew criminal charges against him. National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP), Advocate Andy Mothibi, concluded that the case against Masemola lacked reasonable prospects of a successful prosecution. Masemola's return will bring Lieutenant-General, Puleng Dimpane's, stint as acting police commissioner […]

todayOctober 16, 2026 329

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NPA ready to prosecute businessman over alleged threats against women

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says it is ready to proceed with the case against Zimbabwean businessman, Lawrence Mudzinganyama, who allegedly threatened to kill women at a restaurant in Randburg. Mudzinganyama now faces charges of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, crimen injuria and fraud, following investigations in which witness statements and video footage were secured. The controversial businessman was initially charged with intimidation after he was caught […]

todayOctober 15, 2026 34

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‘Blood of young people cannot continue to flow in the streets’, says ANCYL after Katlehong shooting

The African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) says the continued killing of young people is an intolerable tragedy after some of its members were gunned down in Katlehong last night. A group of young people, with the youngest victim aged 12, came under a hail of bullets while walking home from the memorial service of ANC member, Jeanette Magugu, who was brutally shot and killed outside her home in Katlehong, […]

todayOctober 14, 2026 21

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Diddy hospitalised after head injury in prison

American music mogul, Sean "Diddy" Combs, has reportedly been hospitalised after suffering a head injury while in prison in New Jersey, United States. The 56-year-old was reportedly taken by ambulance from the Federal Correctional Institution Fort Dix to a nearby hospital. His injury has however been described as non-life-threatening, while his lawyers say they are working to establish what happened. Combs is currently serving a 50-month sentence after being convicted […]

todayOctober 13, 2026 54

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Shadrack Sibiya resigns from SAPS amid disciplinary proceedings

Embattled top cop, Shadrack Sibiya, has resigned from the South African Police Service (SAPS) while facing criminal charges and allegations of corruption. The former  Deputy National Police Commissioner's lawyers submitted his resignation letter shortly after a disciplinary hearing into allegations that emerged from the Madlanga Commission resumed today. SAPS has classified his departure as a dishonourable discharge, as he resigned while disciplinary proceedings against him were still underway. Sibiya served […]

todayOctober 12, 2026 55

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Asylum seeker directive scrapped; fresh process to follow: Home Affairs

The Department of Home Affairs has moved to withdraw the directive it issued on the intake of asylum seekers following a Constitutional Court ruling. The department says it will begin a fresh process to determine the most appropriate operational approach to comply with the apex court's order. Government has acknowledged the harm caused by the directive, which it says was intended to provide operational measures to implement the order. Home […]

todayOctober 9, 2026 239