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Khampepe to remain at helm of TRC inquiry after ConCourt ruling

Retired Justice, Sisi Khampepe, will remain chairperson of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Cases Inquiry after a bid to have her recused was dismissed. The Constitutional Court on Monday dismissed former presidents, Jacob Zuma and Thabo Mbeki’s application, in which they argued that Khampepe’s previous roles at the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) created a reasonable apprehension of bias. While the court was divided […]

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Mkhwanazi labels ‘blue lights saga’ charges a political ploy

Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) deputy chief, Julius Mkhwanazi, has accused unnamed individuals of using the so-called "Blue Lights Saga" to derail his chances of becoming EMPD chief. Mkhwanazi appeared before the Germiston Magistrates’ Court on Friday alongside alleged underworld figure, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, and EMPD fleet manager, Christ Steyn. The trio face six counts of corruption, fraud and defeating the ends of justice, while Matlala also appeared on […]

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Kolisi raring to go after overcoming more injury woes

Springbok captain, Siya Kolisi, opened up about the mental struggles of recovering from injury after the inspirational flanker recovered from yet another setback in time to lead the side against the All Blacks in the second Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Test at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday evening. Kolisi has been blighted by a number of injuries throughout his career, but has consistently managed to bounce back stronger, and the […]

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Court questions how Amber Lee Hughes’ defence obtained confidential records

The Johannesburg High Court has questioned whether convicted child killer, Amber Lee Hughes', defence team unlawfully obtained confidential Children’s Court records, as arguments over what allegedly triggered the murder of four-year-old, Nada Jane Challita, came under intense scrutiny. The issue arose during the cross-examination of Nada’s father, Elie Challita, who returned to court on Friday following an emotional victim-impact statement detailing the lasting trauma suffered by his family. Judge, Richard […]

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Madlanga Commission | Katiso Molefe moved drug operations to Mswazi’s farm, claims Sibanyoni

Taxi empire operator, Joe "Ferrari" Sibanyoni, says alleged underworld kingpin, Katiso "KT" Molefe, moved his alleged drug-dealing operations to the farm of late taxi boss, Jothan "King Mswazi" Msibi in Hammanskraal. Sibanyoni testified before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Friday, saying he became aware of the alleged move between 2021 and 2022, based on information he received from other individuals. He also testified that he was introduced to controversial […]

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Crime stats have improved, but bloodshed persists, says Cachalia

Acting police minister, Firoz Cachalia, says while the decreases in crime stats are encouraging, they do not erase the reality that too many South Africans continue to lose their lives to violent crime. Cachalia released the first-quarter crime statistics today, which he says confirm that crime is highly concentrated. Murder cases fell by 5.9% compared to the same quarter last year, while robbery with aggravating circumstances went down by 14.7%. […]

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Cardoso hits back at Sundowns critics

Mamelodi Sundowns coach, Miguel Cardoso, has hit back at critics who questioned the team following their 1-0 defeat to Lamontville Golden Arrows in the first leg of the MTN8 semi-final in Atteridgeville on Sunday. The Brazilians face a difficult task in the second leg at the King Zwelithini Stadium this Sunday, knowing they must overturn the deficit to book their place in the final. The Portuguese mentor expressed his frustration […]

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Madlanga Commission | Lebeya rejects Molefe raid interference claims, details O’Sullivan clash and Aeroton bust

Former Hawks boss, Dr Godfrey Lebeya, has rejected allegations that he interfered with the December 2025 raid at suspected underworld kingpin, Katiso "KT" Molefe’s, Sandton residence. Testifying before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Thursday, Lebeya also detailed his strained relationship with private investigator, Paul O’Sullivan, and raised concerns about the controversial Aeroton drug bust. Lebeya said O'Sullivan contacted him in 2024 seeking updates on President Cyril Ramaphosa's Phala Phala […]

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Two more South Africans among scores missing after Nepal floods

Two more South Africans have been reported missing after catastrophic flash floods swept through parts of Nepal and Tibet. The latest report brings the number of missing South Africans to six, after the Nepal Tourism Board confirmed on Wednesday that four South Africans travelling with Alpine Eco Trek remain unaccounted for. More than 1,000 people remain missing, while Nepalese police say over 350 people have died. Authorities have warned that […]

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TRC Inquiry | Cele concedes apartheid-era cases should have been prioritised decades ago

Former Police Minister, Bheki Cele, has conceded that the state failed apartheid victims’ families by allowing cases involving murdered and missing activists to languish for decades, acknowledging that they should have been treated as urgent priorities. Under sustained cross-examination at the TRC Cases Inquiry on Thursday, Cele agreed that families should not have been forced to endure decades-long waits for answers and justice. The former minister, who returned to the […]

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