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George teacher suspended after video shows pupil left out of ‘Pie Day

The Western Cape Department of Education (WCED) has suspended a teacher from Thembalethu Primary School in George after she allegedly humiliated a Grade 1 pupil who could not afford to participate in the school’s "Pie Day". A widely circulated video of the incident shows the young boy sitting with his head bowed at his desk while his classmates eat pies and drink juice. In the clip, the teacher can be heard instructing other pupils not to share their food with […]

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Logistical delays stall sentencing in Hughes murder case

Logistical challenges have delayed sentencing proceedings in the murder trial of four-year-old Nada-Jane Challita at the Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg. The court had been expected to hear testimony from the child’s father, Elie Challita, as part of evidence in aggravation of sentence against convicted killer Amber Lee Hughes - a key stage that could influence the punishment Hughes ultimately receives. However, proceedings could not continue as planned on Thursday morning. Hughes was found guilty of premeditated murder and rape […]

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Residents welcome SANDF deployment as Operation Prosper targets Gauteng crime hotspots

Residents in Eldorado Park and Westbury have welcomed the deployment of soldiers into their communities, saying the increased security presence offers renewed hope in areas long plagued by violent crime and gang activity. Members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) were deployed to several parts of Gauteng on Wednesday as part of Operation Prosper - a crime-fighting intervention ordered by President Cyril Ramaphosa to support police operations. Hundreds of soldiers are now on the ground in parts of […]

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Versatile van Staden to reach Bulls century

Bulls loose forward, Marco van Staden, will achieve a lifelong goal on Saturday when he makes his 100th appearance for the Pretoria franchise in their United Rugby Championship clash against the Stormers at Loftus Versfeld. The Springbok forward has taken the long route to reach the landmark, progressing through club and varsity rugby before eventually cementing his place at professional level. Van Staden has recently become a key figure in both the Bulls and national setups, thanks to his ability […]

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Madlanga Commission | Bank statements show Shibiri received loan from Matlala

The Madlanga Commission has heard that suspended SAPS head of organised crime, Richard Shibiri, received a R70 000 loan from alleged underworld figure and tenderpreneur, Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala. Bank statements presented before the inquiry show the payment was made at a time when Shibiri had a positive balance in his account. Counsel questioned why he sought financial assistance from Matlala - a known SAPS contractor facing serious allegations - and why the loan was not disclosed. Shibiri told the commission […]

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Mugabe’s son abandons bail bid as defence weighs plea deal

The son of former Zimbabwean President, Robert Mugabe, and his co-accused have abandoned their bail application, as the defence considers entering into plea negotiations with the State. Bellarmine Mugabe (28) and Tobias Mugabe Matonhodze (33) appeared in the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday in connection with last month’s shooting of a gardener (23) at Mugabe’s Hyde Park home in Johannesburg. The pair had initially been expected to formally apply for bail. However, the defence informed the court that it did […]

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More arrests imminent in Kutumela insurance murder case

Six suspects arrested in connection with an alleged insurance fraud scheme in Limpopo are expected to return to court on 25 March to apply for bail. The group made their first appearance in the Polokwane High Court today after their arrest earlier this week. They form part of a wider network of 11 accused believed to have orchestrated a R10-million insurance fraud, murder and money-laundering scheme allegedly led by former police sergeant, Rachel Kutumela. Kutumela’s husband, a school principal, along […]

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Coetzee wary of Stormers threat despite Bulls’ good form

Bulls captain, Marcell Coetzee, says he is expecting a fierce challenge against the Stormers when the two sides meet at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. The Bulls have recovered from a difficult period earlier in the season to become the in-form South African team in the United Rugby Championship, while the Stormers have slipped from first on the log to fifth after three successive defeats. However, Coetzee warned that the Stormers remain dangerous opponents, especially given their impressive URC record in […]

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Madlanga Commission | Carrim grilled over dealings with Matlala and Maumela

Controversial North West businessman, Suleiman Carrim, says he had never met Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala before the latter allegedly approached him for a loan to finance operations linked to his SAPS Medicare 24 tender in 2024. Carrim is testied before the Madlanga Commission on Tuesday, that his dealings with Matlala were, at the time, purely commercial and that it was the first time he had engaged with him in business. He claims Matlala initially contacted personnel at one of his security […]

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