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First group of Nigerian nationals repatriated amid rising tensions in SA

The first group of Nigerian nationals is expected to arrive in Lagos on Thursday morning as repatriation efforts gain momentum. Nigerian officials say they have received more than 1,000 requests for assistance from citizens currently living in South Africa who wish to return home. The evacuation comes as anti-illegal immigration groups continue to intensify pressure on undocumented foreign nationals to leave the country before 30 June. Organisations including March and March, […]

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Madlanga Commission | Witness I alleges plot to discredit his testimony

Witness I says he has received multiple calls informing him that senior Hawks officials are unhappy with his testimony before the Madlanga Commission. The witness, who resumed his in-camera testimony on Wednesday, has so far outlined his version of events surrounding the controversial July 2021 Aeroton drug-bust, as well as alleged links between some officials and controversial figures. In a startling revelation, Witness I told the commission that a colleague […]

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Joburg cracks down on CBD businesses owing millions

The City of Johannesburg has intensified its crackdown on businesses operating from municipal-owned properties in the CBD, shutting down non-compliant tenants, terminating lease agreements and investigating what it believes may be internal corruption that compromised a major compliance operation. Human Settlements MMC, Mlungisi Mabaso, says businesses operating from municipal and Johannesburg Social Housing Company (JOSHCO) properties owe the City more than R3 million in unpaid rent and service charges. During […]

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Manhunt underway following killing of 12 people in Cleveland

Police have launched a manhunt for more than ten suspects linked to the killing of 12 people at the Jumpers Informal Settlement in Cleveland. It is alleged that the group of armed suspects descended on the informal settlement and opened fire on residents using automatic rifles, killing nine men and three women. At least nine other victims were taken to various medical facilities for treatment of gunshot wounds. It is […]

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Madlanga Commission | IPID director says Aeroton drug-bust file went missing

Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) Assistant Director of Investigations, Takalani Zelda Maphosho, says she discovered that Pretoria Directorate for Priority Crimes and Investigations (DPCI/Hawks) Lieutenant-Colonel, Lesley Maluleke, had opened an enquiry file linked to a suspected drug-carrying shipping container in July 2021. Maphoso resumed her testimony before the Madlanga Commission on Tuesday, where she revealed that she was later informed the file had gone missing after her enquiry into it. […]

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150 not out for Banyana’s Fifi

Banyana Banyana head coach, Desiree Ellis, has heaped praise on captain, Refiloe Jane, after the midfielder reached her 150th international cap in Banyana's 1-0 victory over Japan in a friendly on Tuesday morning. The 33-year-old has been a key figure in the South African senior women’s national team since her debut in 2012 and joins a select group of less than five players to reach 150 appearances for Banyana. Her […]

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Tyla takes South Africa to infinity and beyond with Toy Story 5 role

South African global superstar, Tyla, has made history once again, adding another major milestone to her fast growing international career after landing a role in Disney and Pixar’s highly anticipated Toy Story 5. The Grammy-winning singer announced on Tuesday that she will voice the "inflatable flamingo" in the Sub-Saharan African version of the beloved animated franchise, joining iconic characters Woody (Tom Hanks), Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) and Jessie (Joan Cusack). […]

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Keppler family hopes for closure as accused killer proposes surprise plea deal

After nearly 18 months of delays, the family of murdered Gauteng traffic warden, Chesney Keppler, says it hopes the case will finally reach a conclusion following an unexpected plea proposal from the man accused of killing her. The murder trial of former police constable, Mandla Buthelezi, took a dramatic turn in the Johannesburg High Court on Tuesday when the defence proposed a plea agreement before a single witness could testify. […]

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Cartrack under fire following death of employee Gcina Dhladhla

Calls for accountability are mounting following the death of Gcina Dhladhla, an employee at Cartrack. The vehicle tracking company has once again come under scrutiny over allegations of poor working conditions. The 29-year-old call centre employee passed away after the company reportedly denied her sick leave despite her submitting two medical certificates detailing her condition. It is alleged that Dhladhla, who had worked for the company for nearly two years, […]

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Madlanga Commission | Khan ordered to appear before Commission in July

Suspended Deputy Crime Intelligence head Major-General, Feroz Khan, has been subpoenaed to appear before Madlanga Commission on 1 July. The Commission has also issued a Regulation 10(6) notice authorising the South Africa Police Service (SAPS) to grant access to Khan’s devices, saying the data stored on them is critical to its ongoing investigation. Khan approached the Johannesburg High Court on an urgent basis on 3 June, seeking an interdict to […]

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