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Justice Minister did not have power to establish TRC inquiry: Lamola

Former Justice Minister, Ronald Lamola, says he could not establish a Commission of Inquiry into alleged political interference in unresolved apartheid-era prosecutions, arguing that the power to do so rests with the President. Testifying before the TRC Cases Inquiry on Tuesday, Lamola said he inherited a justice system in 2019 that was struggling with limited resources and capacity, including a TRC unit making slow progress on outstanding cases. He says […]

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Weather expert explains cause of SA’s cold snap

Climatologist at Wits University’s School of Geography, Professor Jennifer Fitchett, says the cold, wet weather and snowfall affecting parts of South Africa are being caused by a strong cut-off low over the country's interior. This comes as the South African Weather Service (SAWS) warns that some of the coldest conditions of the season are expected across Gauteng and other parts of the country this week. Fitchett says, unlike cold fronts […]

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Club Y DRAMA PTA

South Ah’s most electric nightlife experience lands where culture lives and breathes. This edition of Club Y transforms DRAMA PTA into a high-energy playground of sound, style, and connection. Expect a sonic journey curated by Y, featuring the best of the best DJs and Artists. This is for the creators. The connectors. The social enthusiasts. Get the fit, organize a plus 1, and transfer from savings. It’s a Club Y experience presented […]

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Impeachment Committee | ANC raises ethical concerns over evidence leader

A fresh dispute has emerged over Parliament’s Section 89 impeachment process after the African National Congress (ANC) raised ethical concerns about the committee’s preferred candidat to lead evidence in the inquiry into President Cyril Ramaphosa. The party says it will write to National Assembly Speaker, Thoko Didiza, to formally express its reservations about the recommendation of Advocate, Thandazani Madonsela, arguing that he had previously provided legal advice to the ANC […]

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TRC Inquiry | Kubayi rejects political interference claims as inquiry probes delayed apartheid-era prosecutions

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has rejected allegations that government deliberately interfered in apartheid-era prosecutions, telling the TRC Cases Inquiry she has never seen evidence of decisions to halt investigations or shield perpetrators. Under cross-examination on Friday, Kubayi maintained that while court judgments and National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) documents refer to executive interference, she cannot accept those conclusions without examining the evidence herself. Appearing before the Khampepe […]

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Police probe murder after teenagers found dead at Mpumalanga lodge

Police in Mpumalanga are investigating a murder case and an inquest following the deaths of two teenagers at a lodge in Sabie. The 17-year-old female, Cameron Waldeck-Cooks, is believed to have been strangled, while the 19-year-old male, Ethan Coetzee, is believed to have died by suicide. Police spokesperson, Mavela Masondo, says the two teenagers were found dead at the lodge. "Police received a complaint on Monday at approximately 07h50 regarding […]

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Pressure mounts on Ramaphosa to dismiss Mchunu

Calls are mounting for suspended Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu, to be dismissed as fresh testimony before the Madlanga Commission placed renewed pressure on President Cyril Ramaphosa to act. Political parties and civil society groups have accused the President of delaying decisive action despite allegations that Mchunu interfered in investigations involving several senior Crime Intelligence officials. The Activists and Citizens Forum on Thursday called for Mchunu’s immediate dismissal, with spokesperson, Dennis […]

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TRC Inquiry | Apartheid-era security officials concealed campaign against activists: Sooka

Former Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Commissioner, Yasmin Sooka, has accused former apartheid-era security officials of deliberately concealing the truth about a covert campaign to eliminate anti-apartheid activists, saying their continued silence has denied victims' families the justice and accountability they were promised. Testifying before the TRC Cases Inquiry in Johannesburg on Thursday, Sooka said political pardon applications submitted by former Police Minister, Adriaan Flok, former Police Commissioner, Johan van […]

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Madlanga Commission recommends probe into Sibiya, Nkosi, Mogotsi and Witness G

The Madlanga Commission's second interim report has recommended immediate disciplinary action and criminal investigations against senior police officers Shadrack Sibiya and Fannie Nkosi, as well as alleged political fixer Brown Mogotsi and Witness G. President Cyril Ramaphosa received the report on the 29th of May, following the submission of the first interim report on 17 December 2025. The final report is expected on the 16th of November 2026. Presidency spokesperson […]

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Class Of Y

You didn’t go through 5 years of High School just to have a MID matric dance, right? Y is selecting a handful of Gauteng matric dances to receive an exclusive Y experience and be part of our Class of Y. We’ll bring: Club Y DJs for the night, Presenters Social media Coverage Videography. Y is the cherry on top and not the event planner. Schools should already have their matric dance […]

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