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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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Mogotsi’s fourth attempt at bail falls flat

The Johannesburg Magistrate's Court has denied North West businessman, Brown Mogotsi, bail for the fourth time. The court ruled that Mogotsi's inconsistent residential addresses, coupled with concerns that he poses a flight risk, weighed heavily against his latest bid for release. In his application, the self-proclaimed political fixer presented two new residential addresses as "new facts", after the addresses he had previously provided could not be verified by investigators. However the court found […]

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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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SAPS confident women’s killers will be brought to justice

The South African Police Service (SAPS) says it is only a matter of time before those responsible for the killings of women in Gauteng are brought to justice. SAPS Deputy National Police Commissioner, Tebello Mosikili, says investigators will not rush the cases simply to make arrests, stressing that evidence must stand up in court. Speaking outside the Boksburg Magistrates’ Court on Monday, Mosikili said a strengthened multidisciplinary team is examining […]

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Man accused of threatening to kill women in viral Sandton video released on warning

Zimbabwean businessman, Lawrence Mudzinganyama, who was arrested after allegedly threatening to kill women at a Sandton restaurant, has been released on warning. The incident was captured on video and widely circulated on social media after the women allegedly rejected his romantic advances. Mudzinganyama is expected to appear in the Randburg Magistrates' Court on 1 October. Police say his release will give investigators time to gather evidence and establish a prima […]

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Injury rules Ngidi out of Aussie ODI series

Proteas right-arm quick, Lungi Ngidi, has been ruled out of the upcoming three-match One Day International (ODI) series against Australia due to a right hamstring injury. The South African pacer experienced discomfort during a domestic first class game and underwent scans. It has since been confirmed that he will undergo a period of rehabilitation. Ngidi's injury forces another change to the South Africa squad, following the earlier withdrawals of Kagiso […]

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EMPD Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi fired after disciplinary process

Suspended Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Deputy Chief, Julius Mkhwanazi, has been fired following mounting pressure and a string of criminal cases. The City of Ekurhuleni has terminated Mkhwanazi’s employment after an internal disciplinary process, with the city citing seriousness of the allegations and concerns around the impact on public trust. Mkhwanazi is facing charges in several criminal cases, including fraud and corruption, the alleged theft of precious stones worth […]

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NSFAS 2027 applications open as Manamela urges students not to wait until the last day

Higher Education Minister, Buti Manamela, has officially opened the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) 2027 application cycle, with prospective students now able to apply for funding for the new academic year.  Students have about six weeks to submit their applications, with the window closing on 31 October. Manamela briefed the media in Parktown on Friday on the application process and the readiness of universities, TVET and CET colleges for […]

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