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SAPS National Commissioner, Fannie Masemola, says one of the three gunmen who opened fire on residents at the Saulsville hostel this past Saturday is a parolee who was released in September. The parolee and two accomplices allegedly stormed an illegal shebeen at the hostel and opened fire on patrons. Twenty-five people were caught in the crossfire - including 12 who died. Three of the deceased are children aged, 3, 12, […]
Five people arrested at OR Tambo International Airport for allegedly recruiting South Africans to join the Russian military have been granted bail. On Monday, SAfm presenter Nonkululeko Mantula was released on R30 000 bail. Xolani Ntuli (46) was granted R15 000 bail, while Thulani Mazibuko (24), Siphamandla Chabalala (23) and Sifiso Mabena (21) were each granted R5 000 bail. The group faces charges under legislation that bars South Africans from […]
Springbok coach, Rassie Erasmus, has had his contract extended by a further four years until 2031 by SA Rugby. SA Rugby President, Mr Mark Alexander, made the announcement to SA Rugby’s general meeting of member unions on Friday, stating that Erasmus will remain as head coach until the end of the 2031 Rugby World Cup in the United States of America. "This decision reflects not only Rassie’s remarkable track record […]
Suspended Police minister, Senzo Mchunu, says he only discussed the disbandment of Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) with President Cyril Ramaphosa after issuing the directive. Mchunu testified at the Madlanga Commission today, facing questions over his alleged unlawful role in disbanding the team on 31 December last year. He said he only consulted the President in January. Mchunu also denied that a letter from crime activist Mary de Haas […]
Suspended police minister, Senzo Mchunu, says the disproportionate allocation of state resources to political killings — while other categories of murder receive far less attention — cannot be justified. Mchunu testified again before the Madlanga Commission today, which is probing his alleged role in the unlawful disbandment of the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT). He argued that it is unfair for policing resources to be concentrated heavily on one category […]
Proteas Women skipper, Laura Wolvaardt, says she's excited to play the first of three T20 Internationals against Ireland on Friday at Newlands stadium in Cape Town, one of world cricket's most iconic venues. The Proteas Women last played at Newlands in the final of the 2023 T20 World Cup which South Africa lost to Australia. "First time playing here since that World Cup final, two or three years ago. I […]
Gauteng Education MEC, Matome Chiloane, says the province has placed the majority of Grade 1 and Grade 8 learners for the 2026 academic year, but warns that infrastructure challenges — mainly linked to municipalities — continue to hinder the department’s progress. Chiloane confirmed that over 300,000 learners have been placed, noting that the department received more than 820,000 applications for entry grades. He told the media on Thursday that all […]
Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) deputy chief, Commissioner Julius Mkhwanazi, has denied installing blue lights on vehicles belonging to alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala. Mkhwanazi is accused of abusing state resources to benefit associates, including allegedly granting Matlala’s vehicles unlawful blue-light privileges and signing an open-ended security tender with Matlala’s company, CAT VIP Protection. He told the commission that he was suspended for three months over allegations he […]
The case of alleged crime boss and suspected mastermind behind DJ Sumbody’s murder, Katiso “KT” Molefe, has been transferred to the Johannesburg High Court, with the State confirming that all outstanding dockets against him have now been consolidated. Molefe appeared briefly at the Alexandra Magistrates Court on Wednesday alongside his three co-accused. They face a long list of charges - including murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and possession of unlicensed […]
