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Madlanga Commission | SAPS forensic analyst links lab failures to staff shortages, time pressure

South African Police Services (SAPS) senior forensic analyst, Laurance Makgotloe, has told the Madlanga Commission that severe time constraints and staff shortages at the Silverton Ballistics Laboratory are compromising the quality of forensic work. Makgotloe testified on Monday as the commission examined the causes of delays and errors in ballistic reports handled by the laboratory. One of the cases under scrutiny is the April 2024 murder of Vereeniging engineer Armand […]

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DJ Warras murder case | Second suspect appears in court, remains in custody

The second suspect arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of Warrick "DJ Warras" Stock will remain in custody following his first appearance in court on Monday. The 25-year-old Mozambican national, Armindo Pacula, appeared briefly before the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court, where proceedings focused on his legal representation and the verification of his residential address. Pacula faces charges of premeditated murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and contravening South Africa’s Immigration Act. […]

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Trump threatens to sue Trevor Noah over Epstein remarks

  United States President, Donald Trump, has threatened to sue South African comedian Trevor Noah over remarks he made about the late convicted sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein. Noah pulled no punches during his stint as host of the 68th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, where his commentary drew widespread attention and controversy. The latest Epstein files have named several high-profile individuals, including former South African president Jacob Zuma, former US […]

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SPAR Proteas confident heading into remainder of England series

SPAR Proteas head coach, Jenny van Dyk, says she is pleased with her teams resilience after they held their nerve to secure a 52–48 victory over England in the opening match of the Spar Challenge at Ellis Park. The win has boosted the Proteas' as they prepare for the remainder of the three-match Test series against the Roses, with the second encounter set for Saturday. Speaking after the match, Van […]

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Bester joins ‘Cat’ Matlala in eBongweni Super Max in KZN

Convicted Facebook rapist and murderer, Thabo Bester, has been transferred to South Africa’s highest-security prison, the eBongweni Super Maximum Correctional Facility in Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal. The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) says his transfer is part of routine practice, guided by established security risk assessments to ensure the safety and stability of correctional facilities. Bester was previously detained at the Kgosi Mampuru C Max facility following his dramatic escape from Mangaung […]

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Madlanga Commission | “Scheduling cannot outweigh constitutional rights” — Advocate Ngoato

Defence advocate, Hartley Ngoato, who represents South African Police Service Sergeant, Fannie Nkosi, at the Madlanga Commission has raised concern over what he described as the commission’s urgency to place a new witness on the stand, arguing that it should not override a witness’s constitutional rights. Nkosi was expected to testify today following three days of testimony by KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head Major-General Lesetja Senona. Appearing before the commission on behalf […]

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SA cinemas boycott Melania Trump documentary

South African cinemas have announced plans to boycott Melania Trump's documentary, which premieres globally today. Local distributor of international movies, Filmfinity, says it has decided not to release the documentary in South Africa, citing strained diplomatic relations between Washington and Pretoria, driven by disagreements over several international policy positions. Tensions between the two countries have been heightened by remarks from US President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly claimed that a […]

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Transnet case | Gigaba maintains his innocence as case heads to High Court

Former Public Enterprises Minister, Malusi Gigaba, has maintained his innocence after his corruption case was formally transferred to the Johannesburg High Court. Gigaba returned to the Palmridge Magistrates’ Court on Friday in connection with the long-running case linked to Transnet’s multi-billion-rand locomotive procurement contracts. The former minister faces corruption charges relating to his alleged role in approving three controversial locomotive deals between 2010 and 2014, which form part of a […]

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Pirates releases Olisa Ndah

Orlando Pirates have announced the departure of Nigerian defender, Olisa Ndah, on the final day of the January transfer window. Ndah's contract with the Soweto giants was due to expire at the end of the season but the club has now revealed that the player requested an early release, to allow him time to secure clearance before the transfer window closed on Thursday evening. In a statement, Pirates said the […]

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Nicki Minaj unfazed by criticism over her support for Trump

American rapper, Nicki Minaj, has dismissed criticism over her support for President Donald Trump, saying the backlash has only strengthened her backing of him. Minaj made the remarks while speaking at the Treasury Department’s Trump Accounts Summit in Washington on Wednesday night. Celebrities just want money Niki Minaj who's not producing very much of music anymore was seen holding hands with Donald Trump. " I support everything he does, he […]

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