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ConCourt upholds ruling declaring Cholota’s extradition unlawful

The Constitutional Court has upheld the Free State High Court ruling that Ace Magashule's former Personal Assistant (PA), Moroadi Cholota, from the United States was unlawful. However, the Apex court found that this does not deprive South African courts of jurisdiction to prosecute her. Cholota was extradited in 2024 after spending four months in American prisons to face corruption and money-laundering charges linked to the 255-million-rand Free State asbestos case. […]

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Sporong residents to be relocated amid zama-zama threats

Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi, has assured residents of the Sporong Informal Settlement in Kagiso, on the West Rand, that they will be relocated to a safer area. Lesufi, accompanied by several provincial government officials, visited the community on Thursday after hundreds of residents fled their homes amid ongoing illegal mining activities. Many have been sheltering at a local community hall for the past two weeks. Some residents say they were […]

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Manamela optimistic about 2026 academic year

Minister of Higher Education and Training, Buti Manamela, says he is confident the 2026 academic year will be more stable, with ongoing monitoring to ensure the smooth functioning of institutions. He also acknowledged that challenges remain and said the department is working to close gaps and provide additional support to students to improve their overall learning experience. Crackdown on illegal private institutions Manamela further also confirmed that the department is […]

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Vanderbijilpark scholar transport driver abandons bail

  Twenty-two-year-old Ayanda Dludla, the scholar transport driver at the centre of the deadly Vanderbijlpark crash, has abandoned his bail bid. Dludla appeared before the Vanderbijlpark Magistrates' Court on Thursday, facing 14 counts of murder, three attempted murder, and negligent driving. Additional charges include operating a motor vehicle without a certificate of fitness, driving without a professional driving permit, and operating an unlicensed motor vehicle. Twelve learners from schools around […]

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Ramaphosa slammed for approving salary increases for public office bearers

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to approve salary increases for public office bearers has sparked debate among South Africans, with critics accusing the government of prioritising politicians over the needs of ordinary citizens. The increases follow recommendations by the Independent Commission for the Remuneration of Public Office-Bearers. According to the Presidency, Ramaphosa approved a 4.1% increase for judges, magistrates, traditional leaders, and members of independent constitutional institutions. A 3.8% increase will […]

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Public calls for swift sentencing of cellphone snatcher

Members of the public are calling for swift justice in the case of the viral phone snatcher, Nobert Zapambela, saying authorities must ensure the matter is concluded without delay. The 26-year-old Zimbabwean national was arrested in December at a flat in Hillbrow, Johanesburg, after allegedly snatching a woman’s cellphone in Brooklyn, Pretoria before fleeing the scene. The incident gained national attention after a video of the alleged crime circulated widely […]

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Court security under scrutiny again after deadly Booysens shooting

The deadly shooting outside the Booysens Magistrates’ Court has once again placed court security under intense scrutiny. Two people were shot and killed, and three others were injured - including a lawyer - when gunmen opened fire outside the court premises on Tuesday. The attackers allegedly fled the scene in a white Audi with cloned number plates. The victims are believed to have been at court in support of an […]

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Nicki Minaj under fire over derogatory remarks

Rapper Nicki Minaj is facing criticism after using a homophobic slur to attack former CNN anchor, Don Lemon, on social media over his coverage of a protest in Minnesota that disrupted a church service. Last Sunday, Lemon posted a video showing him interviewing protesters shortly before they interrupted the service, chanting "ICE out." The protest, reportedly led by civil rights lawyer Nekima Levy Armstrong, sought to expose one of the […]

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Senzo Meyiwa trial | State challenges defence witness credibility

The State has moved to discredit the testimony of defence witness, Sifiso Gwabeni Zungu, accusing him of changing his version of events during cross-examination in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial. Zungu told the Pretoria High Court that he was forced to sign a document containing statements allegedly made about him by accused number one, Muzi Sibiya, without knowing its contents. Five men are on trial for the 2014 murder of […]

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Driver in deadly Vanderbjilpark scholar accident arrested

A 22-year-old man responsible for the deadly scholar transport accident in Vanderbjilpark has been arrested. The driver, who faces twelve counts of culpable homicide and reckless and negligent driving, is expected to appear in court by Thursday. It is alleged that the driver, who was ferrying school children, collided with a truck after attempting to overtake several cars on a narrow road. Twelve learners died in the tragedy, while five […]

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