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AKA’s alleged killers in Eswatini abandon extradition fight

Justice Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi, says the withdrawal of the extradition appeal by Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes' alleged killers in Eswatini means the legal process to bring them back to South Africa is almost complete. The National Directorate of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) received a Notice of Abandonment from authorities from the Kingdom of Eswatini  after Siyabonga and Malusi Ndimande dropped their bid to block extradition. They had previously approached the courts to […]

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Seven killed in horrific minibus taxi crash in Bassonia

A horrific minibus taxi crash has claimed the lives of seven people on Comaro Road in Bassonia, south of Johannesburg. The victims - five women and two men, aged between 30 and 45 - died at the scene. According to authorities, a Toyota Quantum’s brakes failed while travelling downhill, causing the driver to lose control. The vehicle struck a streetlight before crashing into a tree. Johannesburg Metro Police spokesperson, Xolani […]

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Experts says State’s bid to appeal Omotoso’s acquittal has prospects to succeed

  Legal Resources Centre advocate, Sheldon Magardie, says the National Prosecuting Authority’s (NPA) bid to appeal the acquittal of Nigerian pastor Timothy Omotoso could lead to a retrial if the Supreme Court of Appeal finds that the trial judge made legal errors. The NPA returned to the Gqeberha High Court this week, seeking leave to appeal Omotoso’s acquittal. This follows Judge Irma Schoeman’s earlier dismissal of the State’s request for clarification […]

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‘Cat’ Matlala to spend more time behind bars

Controversial businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala has once again lost his bid for freedom. The High Court in Johannesburg on Monday dismissed his application challenging the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court decision to deny him bail. Matlala, accused of orchestrating a botched attack on his ex-girlfriend and media personality, Tebogo Thobejane, which left her injured and a friend with a serious spinal injury — had requested R100,000 bail with house arrest conditions. The […]

todayOctober 27, 2025 204

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Motorists warned of delays amid G20 ‘dry run’ in GP this weekend

Several major roads across Gauteng will be closed to traffic between Friday and Saturday, for a dry run, ahead of next month’s G20 summit. World leaders will gather in Johannesburg to discuss pressing global challenges and promote economic growth and collaboration. Motorists are urged to plan in advance and use alternative routes, as high-security roads such as the N1, N3, and R24 will be affected. The joint operation will take […]

todayOctober 24, 2025 602

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I know ‘Cat’ Matlala very well: Cele

Former Police Minister, Bheki Cele, has alleged that attempted murder accused Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, was financing Senzo Mchunu's campaign to become the ANC's next president or deputy. Cele is leaving no stone unturned as he testified before Parliament's ad-hoc committee probing KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s explosive allegations made on July 6. Cele, who was the police minister between 2018 and 2024, is expected to shed some light on the […]

todayOctober 23, 2025 114

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Westbury attack shows police failures to address gangsterism: FOSA

Civic movement, Forum for South Africa (FOSA) says the recent attack on teenagers in Westbury is further proof that police have no effective plan to combat gangsterism. Two teenagers, aged 17 and 18, were killed and five others critically injured after gunmen ambushed them in what’s believed to be a gang-related shooting. FOSA leader, Tebogo Mashilompane, says South Africa’s criminal justice system is riddled with loopholes — and the consequences […]

todayOctober 22, 2025 42

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Resignation from UJ not an admission of guilt: Rafadi

Private investigator and crime expert, Calvin Rafadi, says his resignation from the University of Johannesburg (UJ) should not be seen as an admission of guilt. Rafadi, who recently stepped down as a research associate at the institution, has been implicated in proceedings before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. Witness X, whose identity was withheld due to safety concerns, told the commission that Rafadi allegedly sought favours from attempted murder accused, […]

todayOctober 21, 2025 155

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Soul Cafe star Kaylow recovers from second crash

Music sensation, Kelello Segoana, also known as Kaylow, says he remains in good spirits while recovering from another accident. The Soul Cafe hitmaker was involved in a crash on Saturday, while driving to Pretoria from his studio in Ruimsig. He shared on Instagram that his tyre burst on the N1 near Beyers Naudé. This marks Kaylow’s second serious accident since last September, when a crash left him wheelchair-bound and forced […]

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