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Wits appeals for calm amid outrage over alleged rape by SRC member

Wits University has appealed for calm and urged students to to allow the legal process to take its course following the alleged rape of a first-year student. The call comes after students gathered at the university's Braamfontein campus demanding justice for the victim, who was allegedly assaulted by a newly elected Student Representative Council (SRC) member over the weekend. The University has confirmed that the incident was formally reported to […]

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Madlanga Commission | Commissioner Spies says EMPD needs tighter vetting systems

Former Ekurhuleni Metro Police Chief, Revo Spies, has criticised the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department's (EMPD) for what he calls dangerously weak vetting systems that allow convicted criminals to enter — and remain within — the force. Testifying before the Madlanga Commission, Spies said the City of Ekurhuleni’s personnel vetting system urgently needs to be overhauled, claiming that hundreds of officers facing criminal charges continue to serve in the metro police. […]

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Matlala case moves to High Court with new lawyer; ‘KT’ Molefe case delayed again

Alleged criminal mastermind Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala is set to appear at the Johannesburg High Court in January next year — now with a new lawyer by his side. The controversial businessman, accused of ordering a hit on his former girlfriend Tebogo Thobejane, appeared in the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, where the State successfully consolidated three separate dockets into a single case. Matlala now faces a total of 11 attempted […]

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Lafitte confident of beating Pirates in Carling Cup final

Marumo Gallants head coach, Alexandre Lafitte, is confident of his side can lift the Carling Knockout Cup, despite having to go up against perennial winners Orlando Pirates in the final at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane next month. Bahlabane Ba Ntwa booked their place in the final after edging past Lamontville Golden Arrows 4-2 on penalties, following a stalemate in extra time at Sunday’s semi-final at the King […]

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Police believe that one of the Ndimande brother’s pulled the trigger in AKA’s killing

National Police Spokesperson, Athlenda Mathe, says investigations suggest that one of the Ndimande brothers was the gunman who fatally shot Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes' life. Siyabonga and Malusi were extradited to South Africa from Eswatini today. The brothers, who are originally from KwaZulu-Natal, were arrested while hiding in Eswatini, claiming they fled due to taxi-related violence. They are also linked to several other murder cases, including the killing of a taxi […]

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Madlanga Commission | EMPD Deputy chief implicated in a string of serious crimes

Former Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Chief of Police for Auxiliary and Support Services, Revo Spies, has made explosive allegations linking EMPD deputy chief, Brigadier Julius Mkhwanazi, and several other officers to serious criminal activities — including murder, kidnapping, extortion, and theft. Spies testified before the Madlanga Commission on Monday for a second day, recounting what he described as deep-rooted corruption within the EMPD. He told the commission that during […]

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We won’t underestimate Italy: Brown

Springbok assistant coach, Tony Brown, says the Boks will not underestimate Italy as the teams prepare to face the Azzuri in Turin on Saturday. He noted that Italy's 26-19 victory over Australia last weekend highlighted the progress the team has been making. The Boks extended their lead on the world rankings over New Zealand on the weekend, and despite taking on tenth-placed Italy on Saturday, Brown said they expect a […]

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‘Green profile’ campaigns undermine GBV shutdown: Women for Change

GBV advocacy group, Women for Change, has condemned efforts to derail the planned national shutdown with "justice for men" campaigns. The backlash follows a surge of green profile pictures to counter the purple ones in solidarity with survivors. While some men use the campaign to highlight their issues, the group says doing so under posts about the shutdown risks shifting attention away from the movement’s focus. Spokesperson Cameron Kasambala, called […]

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Khampepe Inquiry delayed amid calls for evidence leader’s recusal

The long-awaited Khampepe Commission of Inquiry — established to probe allegations of political interference in the prosecution of apartheid-era crimes — has been delayed by two weeks. The hearings, scheduled to begin on Monday morning at the Sci-Bono Discovery Centre in Newtown, were abruptly halted after several legal representatives questioned the appointment of evidence leader, Advocate Ishmael Semenya, calling for his recusal. Advocate Kgomotso Moroka, from the Department of Justice […]

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Government moves to expand National Anti-Gang Strategy across the country

Acting Police Minister, Firoz Cachalia, says government's revised National Anti-Gang Violence Strategy will be rolled out in Gauteng, the Western Cape, the Eastern Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal, following a recent surge in violent attacks. Cachalia, accompanied by his deputy, Polly Boshielo, and National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola, visited the gang-riddled communities of Westbury and Reiger Park on Monday. Last month, Deputy President Paul Mashatile announced the rollout of the strategy, which […]

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