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EFF ramps up pressure on Constitutional Court over delayed Phala Phala judgment

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has intensified its campaign over what it calls an unconstitutional and deliberate delay by the Constitutional Court in delivering judgment on the Phala Phala matter — accusing the judiciary of shielding President Cyril Ramaphosa and eroding public trust. The party says the court has sat on the case for more than a year, despite expectations that the ruling should have been delivered within three months. […]

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‘Sibiya was adamant about removing Khumalo from PKTT’ – Senthumule

Acting Deputy National Commissioner for Crime Detection, Hilda Senthumule says suspended Deputy National Commissioner, Shadrack Sibiya, was convinced that Crime Intelligence (CI) was investigating him — and was determined to take control of the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) dockets. Senthumule made the remarks at the Madlanga Commission today, where she testified about her experience within the SAPS. She says General Sibiya pushed to have CI head General Dumisani Khumalo […]

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Burna Boy fans urge him to humble himself amid growing calls for his cancellation

Some social media users are calling on Nigerian Grammy-winning singer, Burna Boy, to humble himself and apologise to the woman he had removed from his recent show in Denver, US as backlash over the incident continues to grow. This comes as the Afrobeats star has cancelled several dates on his No Sign of Weakness North American tour. While his team has not given reasons for the cancellations, some online users […]

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Zuma-Sambudla resigns from Parliament amid trafficking scandal

The MK Party's Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla has resigned as a Member of Parliament. Her resignation comes as she faces public scrutiny over allegations linking her to the trafficking of 17 young South African men who are now stranded in war-torn Ukraine. This follows a criminal case opened at the Sandton Police Station by former President Jacob Zuma’s other daughter, Nkosazana Zuma-Mncube, against Zuma-Sambudla, Siphokazi Xuma and Blessing Khoza. Earlier this month, […]

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Mogotsi is a con artist, Cele an extortionist: Matlala

Attempted murder accused,  Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, has accused former police minister, Bheki Cele, of extortion and North West businessman, Brown Mogotsi, of being a con artist. Matlala made the claims while appearing before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee investigating alleged corruption and political interference within the South African Police Service (SAPS). He admitted to making several payments to both men, saying they took advantage of what he described as his "generosity." […]

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Reinach to hit Springbok half-ton

Springbok scrumhalf, Cobus Reinach, will run out in green and gold for the 50th time when he takes the field against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday in a settled team named by coach Rassie Erasmus. The starting XV for the final match of the Outgoing Tour features nine changes from the team that defeated Ireland 24-13 in Dublin last week. Several players have returned to their clubs and provincial unions, […]

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Judges Matter urges swift action to protect judiciary’s credibility

Chief Justice, Mandisa Maya, has granted tainted sitting Judge Portia Phahlane special leave pending her corruption case. The Pretoria High Court Judge, was arrested this week on corruption and money-laundering charges. The Judge is accused of accepting bribes to the tune of R2 million to rule in favour of International Pentecostal Holiness Church (IPHC) leader Michael Sandlana in the succession battle case. Chief Justice Maya says measures will be put […]

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Missing victim reports stall Wits student sexual assault case, court orders action

  Disclaimer: This article contains graphic details and may be distressing to some readers. Reader discretion is advised. The sexual assault case against a Wits medical student accused of targeting six young boys has been delayed once more, with the Randburg Magistrate’s Court still waiting for several crucial victim assessments. The 25-year-old medical student and part-time maths tutor, whose name is withheld to protect the minors, returned to court today […]

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SA will remain an active, constructive G20 member: Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa will remain a full, active and constructive member of the G20 — dismissing what he calls the United States’ theatrics. This comes after US President Donald Trump threatened to bar South Africa from the G20 summit when America takes over the presidency in 2026. Trump has doubled down on false claims of white killings in South Africa — the same assertions behind his boycott […]

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Matlala claims he paid former police minister Cele R500k

Alleged underworld kingpin, Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, has accused former police minister Bheki Cele of accepting R500,000 in cash in exchange for helping him resolve issues with the South African Police Service (SAPS). Testifying before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee at the Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Facility on Wednesday, Matlala said he paid Cele in two instalments — R300,000 and R200,000 — after the former minister allegedly intervened to assist him following a […]

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