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Madlanga Commission | Sindane absent as lawyers cite illness, ‘spiritual seclusion’

Prominent Mpumalanga taxi boss and businessman, Oupa "Bafana" Sindane's, appearance before the Madlanga Commission has hit a snag, with his lawyers citing illness, ongoing court battles and "spiritual seclusion". Sindane's legal team appeared before the commission on Wednesday, seeking to have his testimony postponed while insisting they were not trying to employ "Stalingrad tactics" to delay proceedings. His lawyer, Advocate Thabane Masuku, told the Commission that Sindane's alleged illness had […]

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City Power clamps down on Joburg’s hijacked buildings to curb financial losses and safety risks

City Power launched a targeted joint operation against hijacked buildings across the Johannesburg inner city, aiming to curb widespread electricity theft, address critical safety hazards and recover millions in unpaid municipal debt. The crackdown follows a series of disastrous incidents in the inner city, including the tragic fire at the Usindiso building, highlighting the dangers posed by poorly monitor and illegally occupied structures. In many of these hijacked buildings, occupants […]

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Maphaka ruled out of Aussie ODI series

The Proteas' pace-bowling injury crisis has deepened on the eve of their three-match ODI series against Australia, with Kwena Maphaka, the latest paceman ruled out with a right hamstring strain. Maphaka joins Kagiso Rabada, Ottneil Baartman and Lungi Ngidi on the injured list, all with hamstring injuries. Lizaad Williams has been called up to South Africa's squad as Maphaka's replacement. "The seamer (Maphaka) sustained the injury during training in preparation […]

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Esterhuizen to skipper Boks against Wallabies

André Esterhuizen will become the 68th Springbok captain when South Africa face Australia in a one-off Test in Perth on Sunday. Springbok coach, Rassie Erasmus, has named a new-look team, which will feature significant occasions for No 8 Jasper Wiese as he earns his 50th Test cap off the bench, Esterhuizen will lead the side. Erasmus made 13 changes to his starting team announced on Tuesday, with only Eben Etzebeth […]

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Masemola’s charges withdrawn, top cop eyes reinstatement

Suspended National Police Commissioner, Fannie Masemola, has described his legal battle over the controversial SAPS tender charges as a "difficult and painful journey" after the Pretoria Magistrates' Court withdrew all four charges against him. The legal cloud hanging over Masemola has now lifted, with the court formally withdrawing all four Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)-related charges against him. Masemola appeared briefly in court on Tuesday in connection with the controversial […]

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TRC Cases Inquiry | Radebe pressed on stalled TRC prosecutions and fate of apartheid-era cases

Former Justice Minister, Jeff Radebe, has faced intense questioning over the government’s handling of apartheid-era cases, including the Sharpeville Massacre, and why scores of Truth and Reconciliation Commission matters remained unresolved years after the commission concluded its work. Victims’ lawyer, Advocate Howard Varney, challenged Radebe's evidence on post-TRC prosecution policies, Cabinet's role and whether government decisions created avenues for perpetrators of serious crimes to avoid prosecution. The Sharpeville Massacre became […]

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Madlanga Commission | ‘I’m not retired’: Sibanyoni hits back at taxi industry exit reports

Taxi industry boss, Joe "Ferrari" Sibanyoni, has dismissed reports that he has stepped away from the taxi industry, insisting that he remains firmly in the driver’s seat. Sibanyoni returned to the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Monday, where he addressed reports that he had relinquished several leadership positions following his explosive testimony before the commission last month. Reports had suggested that Sibanyoni had resigned from a number of taxi industry […]

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Jansen keen to lead Proteas bowling attack

Proteas speedster, Marco Jansen, is set to step up and lead South Africa's pace attack for the upcoming ODI series against Australia, which begins on Thursday, following injuries to key fast bowlers. The lanky bowler acknowledged the challenge of missing senior teammates while embracing the added responsibility. "Obviously those two [Lungi Ngidi and Kagiso Rabada] not being a part of the squad is a bit of a loss, I'd say," […]

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TRC Cases Inquiry | Didiza’s testimony may face further scrutiny over 2006 meetings

National Assembly Speaker, Thoko Didiza, could face further cross-examination at the TRC Cases Inquiry after lawyers representing apartheid victims' families told the Commission that key documents were not put to her during Monday’s testimony. An application to cross-examine Didiza is expected to be filed this week, which could see Didiza return to the witness stand. Didiza was excused from the witness stand after answering questions about two alleged meetings in […]

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