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EFF dismisses claims Malema blocked Khan’s appearance before ad-hoc committee

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Secretary-General, Leigh-Anne Mathys, has dismissed claims by the MK Party's, Vusi Shongwe, that EFF leader, Julius Malema, blocked the appearance of  suspended Crime Intelligence Major-General, Feroz Khan, before Parliament's ad hoc committee. Shongwe, who serves on the committee investigating allegations of corruption within the country's criminal justice system, made the allegations during his testimony before the Madlanga Commission this week. He claimed that although the EFF […]

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Broos advises Mofokeng amid Belgian move

Bafana Bafana head coach, Hugo Broos, has given an honest assessment of 21-year-old attacker Relebohile Mofokeng's move to Belgian Pro League side, Royal Union Saint-Gilloise. The transfer was confirmed by Orlando Pirates on Tuesday afternoon in an official statement. Mofokeng leaves the Buccaneers in a deal reported to be worth around R70 million. The move comes after a stellar season for Pirates, where he played a key role in securing […]

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More than 900 arrested during June 30 protests

With placards packed away and business resuming operations in many parts of the country, police say South Africa remains largely stable following Tuesday’s nationwide anti-illegal immigration demonstrations. The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) says more than 900 people were arrested during the protests and related law enforcement operations conducted across the country. Briefing the media on Wednesday, Deputy National Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General, Tebello Mosikili, said 120 marches took […]

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Madlanga Commission | Khan’s lawyers cautioned over claims against commission

  The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has cautioned the legal team for suspended Crime Intelligence deputy head, Major-General Feroz Khan, against making allegations that could undermine the integrity of the commission. Khan's lawyers, Advocates Zubair Khan and Mohammed Valley, appeared before the commission on Wednesday in his absence. Advocate Khan told the commission that the suspended Crime Intelligence deputy boss fears for his safety, citing the murder of Witness D […]

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Matlala’s alleged ex-lover dismissed from SAPS

South African Police Service (SAPS) brigadier and alleged former partner of Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, Rachel Matjeng, has officially been dismissed from the police service. Matjeng was found guilty on multiple counts of serious misconduct following a disciplinary process linked to her relationship with the alleged underworld kingpin. The charges included accepting gratification, money laundering and improper conduct after she was found to have advised Matlala in a manner contrary to […]

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Foote rejigs team for Georgia Test

Junior Springbok head coach, Kevin Foote, has made wholesale changes to his side for Thursday’s second-round World Rugby U20 Championship clash against hosts Georgia in Tbilisi. Only four players from the starting XV that opened the tournament with a convincing 104-7 victory over Uruguay last Saturday retain their places, with two of them shifting positions for the encounter. JD Hattingh is the only forward to retain his starting spot, while […]

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EFF presses ahead with bid to remove Didiza

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have doubled down on their bid to remove National Assembly Speaker, Thoko Didiza, insisting they have submitted sufficient evidence for their motion of no confidence to proceed. The move follows a letter from Deputy Speaker, Annelie Lotriet, who said the motion was "substantively in order" but required the EFF to substantiate two allegations relating to Didiza’s conduct before it could be placed on the Order […]

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Madlanga Commission | Shongwe claims he was threatened over Khan probe

uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) Party Member of Parliament, Vusi Tulane Shongwe, says he was warned that he was "treading on dangerous territory" days after questioning forensic investigator, Paul O’Sullivan, about why he had investigated former acting National Commissioner, Khomotso Phahlane, instead of suspended Crime Intelligence head, Major-General Feroz Khan. Shongwe told the Madlanga Commission on Tuesday that, in the weeks leading up to the incident, he also received warnings that […]

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Johannesburg CBD grinds to a halt as anti-illegal immigration march draws thousands, sparks brief clashes

Fear of disruption gripped the Johannesburg CBD long before anti-illegal immigration protesters took to the streets on Tuesday, with businesses and informal traders closing their doors as thousands of demonstrators gathered for the nationwide 30 June march. What began as a heavily monitored protest calling for the mass deportation of undocumented foreign nationals evolved into one of the largest demonstrations seen in the inner city this year, drawing thousands of […]

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Relief for motorists as fuel prices drop at midnight

Labour federation, COSATU, says the looming fuel price cuts will provide much-needed relief for millions of struggling South Africans, while also helping to support an economy still grappling with sluggish growth. Motorists are set to pay less at the pumps from tomorrow. The price of 93-octane petrol will decrease by R2.01 per litre, while 95-octane petrol will drop by R1.96 per litre. Diesel prices will fall by between R3.13 and […]

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