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Madlanga Commission | Nku declines to identify source behind July 2021 drug bust

Alleged police informant and businessman, Tumelo Nku, has declined to reveal the identity of the source who allegedly informed him about the drug consignment discovered in Aeroton, south of Johannesburg in July 2021. Nku testified before the Madlanga Commission on Thursday, where he was questioned about his alleged role in the operation, during which approximately 715 kilograms of cocaine, with an estimated street value of R300 million, was discovered concealed […]

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Ramaphosa urges calm ahead of 30 June shutdown

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appealed for calm ahead of planned nationwide demonstrations against illegal immigration on 30 June, warning citizens against taking the law into their own hands. Responding to a question in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) on Thursday, Ramaphosa acknowledged that illegal immigration remains a serious challenge for South Africa, affecting social cohesion, national security and the delivery of public services. "We are ready to deal with […]

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E-toll debt, municipal revenue failures and stalled projects tighten grip on Gauteng finances

The Gauteng Provincial Government is facing growing financial pressure as billions of rand in outstanding e-toll debt, weak municipal revenue collection and stalled infrastructure projects place increasing strain on the provincial fiscus. This emerged during a media briefing by Gauteng Finance MEC, Nkululeko Dunga, on Thursday ahead of the Gauteng Provincial Legislature's debate and vote on the 2026/27 budget, where he outlined the province's key fiscal priorities and challenges. Dunga […]

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Matlala turns state witness in Medicare24 corruption case

Alleged underworld kingpin, Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, has turned state witness in the controversial Medicare24 SAPS tender corruption case. Matlala appeared in the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on Thursday, where he pleaded guilty to charges of fraud, corruption and money laundering. The court heard that, as part of his plea agreement, Matlala has implicated several high-ranking officials in the corruption scandal and is expected to testify against his co-accused in […]

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Madlanga Commission | Mkhwanazi rejects kickback claims in precious stones case

Suspended Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) deputy chief, Julius Mkhwanazi, has denied allegations that he received money linked to the alleged theft of precious stones in February 2023. This follows testimony before the Madlanga Commission on Tuesday by Witness K, who alleged that she shared R110,000 with Mkhwanazi and three other individuals after they planned to steal sugilite stones valued at an estimated R14.9 million from their owner. Testifying on […]

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Manamela clarifies employment of foreign academics at TVET colleges

Higher Education Minister, Buti Manamela, says more than half of the academics often identified as "foreign nationals" in South Africa’s TVET college sector are, in fact, naturalised South African citizens or permanent residents who should be afforded the same employment opportunities as other South Africans. Manamela briefed Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training on Wednesday, amid growing public debate over the employment of foreign academics in the country’s […]

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Bavuma backs Bafana

Proteas Men Test captain, Temba Bavuma, has backed Bafana Bafana to beat South Korea on Thursday and book their place in the knockout stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. South Africa head into the crucial group-stage clash needing a victory to keep their World Cup dream alive, while a draw would be enough to send South Korea to the next round. Kick-off is scheduled for 3am South African time […]

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Government must take responsibility for any 30 June unrest, says Ngobese-Zuma

Organisers behind the planned nationwide demonstrations on 30 June say government, not protest organisers, should be held responsible for any violence or unrest that may occur during next week's action. The coalition of civic groups backing the campaign against illegal immigration, which includes March and March and United South Africa, made the remarks during a media briefing in Midrand on Wednesday, as the South African Police Service (SAPS) continues preparations […]

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Fate of possible “Cat” Matlala plea deal rests with magistrate: NPA

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says the magistrate presiding over the case involving alleged underworld kingpin, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, has yet to consider a proposed plea agreement. According to the NPA, any potential plea deal will only proceed once the magistrate has applied their mind to the agreement and determined whether it is in the interests of justice. Matlala appeared briefly in the Pretoria Magistrates Court today in connection with […]

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Dambile targeting Commonwealth gold

After claiming a personal best and the gold medal at the Diamond League meeting in Doha this past weekend, South African 200m champion, Sinesipho Dambile, has set his sights on winning gold at next month's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. Dambile won the men’s 200m in race in 19.74 seconds, shaving off 0.03 off his personal best of 19.77. The Athletics Gauteng North sprinter says this has been the best […]

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