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Madlanga Commission | Witness C says Matlala bragged about SAPS ties

Witness C says Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala, bragged about having close ties with senior SAPS officials during a search of his residence. Testifying anonymously before the Madlanga Commission on Friday, the witness detailed his encounter with the attempted murder suspect — accused of embedding himself within the upper ranks of the police. Matlala is also suspected of orchestrating the 2024 kidnapping of Pretoria businessman and farmer, Jerry Boshoga, who vanished in November last year after a meeting in Centurion. The witness […]

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Joburg issues smart permits to formalise informal trading in the CBD

Johannesburg informal traders say they can finally breathe a sigh of relief after being officially granted trading permits, ending months of alleged harassment by metro police. In an effort to curb lawlessness and illegal trading, the City has issued the first batch of 40 smart trading permits in the CBD — each with a QR code that can only be scanned by authorised city officials to monitor compliance. This comes after the recent removal of traders from inner-city streets over […]

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Motorists warned of delays amid G20 ‘dry run’ in GP this weekend

Several major roads across Gauteng will be closed to traffic between Friday and Saturday, for a dry run, ahead of next month’s G20 summit. World leaders will gather in Johannesburg to discuss pressing global challenges and promote economic growth and collaboration. Motorists are urged to plan in advance and use alternative routes, as high-security roads such as the N1, N3, and R24 will be affected. The joint operation will take place in Tshwane, Ekurhuleni and Johannesburg, with closures on Rivonia […]

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Kanye West voices concerns over daughter North’s social media presence

Some social media users have rallied behind American rapper and designer, Kanye West, over his concerns about his daughter, North West, being active on social media, particularly TikTok. This follows a recent video of the 12-year-old wearing black grills, fake tattoos, and blue contact lenses, which drew widespread criticism online. Many users have blamed her mother, Kim Kardashian, for allowing the pre-teen’s mature style and online presence. https://www.tiktok.com/@screenshothq/video/7564081767569755414?q=NORTH%20WEST%20VIDEO&t=1761233063230 An old video of rapper, Kanye West, speaking out against young children […]

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Madlanga Commission | KT Molefe’s son and nephew on the run

Witness B has told the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry that Katiso 'KT' Molefe's nephew, Lucky, and his son, Thapelo, have been on the run since December last year. Molefe is accused of orchestrating the 2024 murder of Vereeniging engineer Armand Swart — believed to have been a case of mistaken identity after a whistleblower at Q-Tech flagged irregularities at Transnet. According to Witness B, arrest warrants were issued simultaneously in December 2024 for Molefe and his nephew, Lucky. While Molefe […]

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I know ‘Cat’ Matlala very well: Cele

Former Police Minister, Bheki Cele, has alleged that attempted murder accused Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, was financing Senzo Mchunu's campaign to become the ANC's next president or deputy. Cele is leaving no stone unturned as he testified before Parliament's ad-hoc committee probing KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s explosive allegations made on July 6. Cele, who was the police minister between 2018 and 2024, is expected to shed some light on the operations of the KwaZulu-Natal Political Killings Task Team (PKTT), which […]

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Public Protector gives Lesufi five months to reclassify Crime Prevention Wardens as traffic officers

The Public Protector has found that the establishment and rollout of Gauteng’s Crime Prevention Wardens — widely known as AmaPanyaza — were unlawful and irregular, slamming the provincial government for breaching constitutional and legal procedures. In a damning report released on Wednesday, Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka criticised the Gauteng Department of Community Safety for proceeding without proper legal authority, saying the move violated the Constitution and several other laws. "The law neither empowers nor confers upon provincial government any authority to […]

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The First Note Talent Search Competition

FIRST NOTE COMPETITION (23 OCTOBER 2025 – 19 DECEMBER 2025) TERMS & CONDITIONS 1. Acceptance 1.1. I agree and undertake that I shall be bound by and comply with these terms and conditions for entry to the FIRST NOTE COMPETITION, which is a nationwide musical talent competition (“the Competition”). I understand and agree that in the event that I fail to comply with these terms and conditions of entry for any reason that my entry shall not be eligible and […]

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