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SACP pushes back against ANC dual membership ultimatum

The General Secretary of the South African Communist Party (SACP), Solly Mapaila, has rejected the African National Congress’s (ANC) ultimatum to members holding dual membership in both alliance partners. The ANC have given such members 10 days to indicate which party they intend to campaign for. This comes as the SACP prepares to contest the upcoming Local Government Elections, a move it says it will pursue without fear. Tensions between the two alliance […]

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Chelsea sack Rosenior

Chelsea have fired manager, Liam Rosenior, after just 106 days in charge of the club. Club statement: Liam Rosenior — Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) April 22, 2026 Rosenior, who had signed a five-and-a-half-year deal after arriving from French club Strasbourg, leaves after a poor run of results. He managed 11 wins in 23 matches across all competitions, with Tuesday's 3-0 defeat at Brighton marking Chelsea's fifth consecutive league game without scoring, […]

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Madlanga Commission | Nkwashu denies interfering in Katiso Molefe case

Suspended South African Police Service (SAPS) Brigadier, Abraham Nkhwashu, has told the Madlanga Commission that alleged crime boss, Katiso "KT" Molefe, once attempted to seek his assistance in securing bail for a friend who had been arrested by Nkhwashu. Nkhwashu, who is Molefe's brother-in-law, previously made headlines when a voice note attributed to his wife, Fundiswa, was played at the commission. In the recording, she was allegedly heard warning Molefe […]

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Pressure mounts on Ramaphosa to suspend police commissioner

President Cyril Ramaphosa is facing mounting calls from political parties, Parliament and civil society to suspend National Police Commissioner, Fannie Masemola, following his recent court appearance. The country’s top cop faces four charges under the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), linked to a controversial R360 million tender awarded to a company associated with alleged crime figure, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala. Masemola is expected to return to the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court on […]

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Amber-Lee Hughes sentencing delayed again as victim’s family slams justice system

The family of four-year-old, Nada-Jane Challita, says the justice system is failing them, as delays continue to stall sentencing proceedings for her convicted killer, Amber-Lee Hughes, in the Johannesburg High Court. Her father, Ellie Challita, was expected to take the stand on Wednesday, but the matter was postponed yet again due to the unavailability of the presiding judge. Despite both the State and the defence indicating they were ready to […]

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Dobsonville church leader accused of rape abandons bail

The 58-year-old church leader accused of raping a 12-year-old in Dobsonville, Soweto, has abandoned his bail application. The accused made a brief appearance in the Roodepoort Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday. The alleged rape reportedly took place at the accused’s home on Good Friday. A video of the incident made the rounds on social media, showing the young girl lying naked on a table, appearing dazed, while a woman confronts the […]

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Ncikazi: No pressure ahead of derby clash

Orlando Pirates assistant coach, Mandla Ncikazi, says they will prepare for this Sunday's Soweto Derby against foes, Kaizer Chiefs like any other opponent. Pirates will host Chiefs at FNB Stadium on Sunday afternoon (3pm kick-off), with both teams chasing crucial league points. There's plenty riding on the fixture, with bragging rights and three crucial points that could help the Buccaneers’ title aspirations. They currently lead the standings, two points ahead of […]

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Madlanga Commission | Mnisi contradicts Nkosi over ‘JS’ identity

Suspended City of Tshwane Chief Financial Officer, Gareth Mnisi, has told the Madlanga Commission that the "JS" referred to in Whatsapp messages between him and suspended SAPS sergeant, Fannie Nkosi, regarding a planned meeting on 16 December 2024, is well-known taxi boss Joe Sibanyoni. His testimony directly contradicts that of Nkosi, who told the commission under oath that "JS" actually referred to suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner, Shadrack Sibiya, adding […]

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NPA declines to prosecute in fatal Emmarentia road rage shooting – for now

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has, for now, declined to prosecute a 58-year-old man arrested in connection with a fatal road rage shooting in Emmarentia, Johannesburg. The suspect, who was expected to make his first appearance at the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, will not be formally charged at this stage as investigations continue. NPA spokesperson, Magaboke Mohlatlole, says the decision follows a review of the available evidence, with prosecutors […]

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I’m not guilty, I’m not wrong: Masemola 

National Police Commissioner, Fannie Masemola, says he has nothing to hide as controversy continues over the Medicare24 tender. The country’s top cop, who appeared in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court today, is accused of violating the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) in the awarding of a SAPS tender to alleged underworld figure, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala. These charges are linked to the alleged irregular awarding of a contract, valued at approximately R228 […]

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