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Erasmus opts for consistency ahead of third RGR Test

Springbok coach, Rassie Erasmus, has made four changes to his starting XV for Saturday's third Test against the All Blacks at the FNB Stadium in the third match of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry. The series is level at 1-1, after the All Blacks won the opening Test at Ellis Park, before the Boks responded with victory in Cape Town on Saturday. The fourth Test of the series will take place is […]

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Madlanga Commission | Khan expected to testify on Tuesday, criminal case opened against Carrim

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry says suspended Crime Intelligence boss, Major-General Feroz Khan, is expected to appear before the commission on Tuesday, 1 September. Khan previously failed to appear at the commission after he was shot on 3rd Avenue in Houghton, Johannesburg, in June, just days before he was due to testify after being implicated by previous witnesses. Khan, who spent time in hospital recovering from his injuries and was […]

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Teffo disrupts Matlala trial as court demands proof he can represent accused

The trial-within-a-trial in the case against alleged underworld figure, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala and his co-accused, took an unexpected turn at the Johannesburg High Court on Monday when struck-off advocate, Malesela Teffo, attempted to address the court. Teffo claimed he was appearing on behalf of all five accused through an entity he identified as the Malesela Teffo Probation Foundation, alleging serious constitutional violations against the accused. His appearance was immediately challenged […]

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Khampepe to remain at helm of TRC inquiry after ConCourt ruling

Retired Justice, Sisi Khampepe, will remain chairperson of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Cases Inquiry after a bid to have her recused was dismissed. The Constitutional Court on Monday dismissed former presidents, Jacob Zuma and Thabo Mbeki’s application, in which they argued that Khampepe’s previous roles at the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) created a reasonable apprehension of bias. While the court was divided […]

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Mkhwanazi labels ‘blue lights saga’ charges a political ploy

Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) deputy chief, Julius Mkhwanazi, has accused unnamed individuals of using the so-called "Blue Lights Saga" to derail his chances of becoming EMPD chief. Mkhwanazi appeared before the Germiston Magistrates’ Court on Friday alongside alleged underworld figure, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, and EMPD fleet manager, Christ Steyn. The trio face six counts of corruption, fraud and defeating the ends of justice, while Matlala also appeared on […]

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Kolisi raring to go after overcoming more injury woes

Springbok captain, Siya Kolisi, opened up about the mental struggles of recovering from injury after the inspirational flanker recovered from yet another setback in time to lead the side against the All Blacks in the second Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Test at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday evening. Kolisi has been blighted by a number of injuries throughout his career, but has consistently managed to bounce back stronger, and the […]

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Court questions how Amber Lee Hughes’ defence obtained confidential records

The Johannesburg High Court has questioned whether convicted child killer, Amber Lee Hughes', defence team unlawfully obtained confidential Children’s Court records, as arguments over what allegedly triggered the murder of four-year-old, Nada Jane Challita, came under intense scrutiny. The issue arose during the cross-examination of Nada’s father, Elie Challita, who returned to court on Friday following an emotional victim-impact statement detailing the lasting trauma suffered by his family. Judge, Richard […]

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Madlanga Commission | Katiso Molefe moved drug operations to Mswazi’s farm, claims Sibanyoni

Taxi empire operator, Joe "Ferrari" Sibanyoni, says alleged underworld kingpin, Katiso "KT" Molefe, moved his alleged drug-dealing operations to the farm of late taxi boss, Jothan "King Mswazi" Msibi in Hammanskraal. Sibanyoni testified before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Friday, saying he became aware of the alleged move between 2021 and 2022, based on information he received from other individuals. He also testified that he was introduced to controversial […]

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Crime stats have improved, but bloodshed persists, says Cachalia

Acting police minister, Firoz Cachalia, says while the decreases in crime stats are encouraging, they do not erase the reality that too many South Africans continue to lose their lives to violent crime. Cachalia released the first-quarter crime statistics today, which he says confirm that crime is highly concentrated. Murder cases fell by 5.9% compared to the same quarter last year, while robbery with aggravating circumstances went down by 14.7%. […]

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Cardoso hits back at Sundowns critics

Mamelodi Sundowns coach, Miguel Cardoso, has hit back at critics who questioned the team following their 1-0 defeat to Lamontville Golden Arrows in the first leg of the MTN8 semi-final in Atteridgeville on Sunday. The Brazilians face a difficult task in the second leg at the King Zwelithini Stadium this Sunday, knowing they must overturn the deficit to book their place in the final. The Portuguese mentor expressed his frustration […]

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