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TRC Cases Inquiry | Didiza’s testimony may face further scrutiny over 2006 meetings

National Assembly Speaker, Thoko Didiza, could face further cross-examination at the TRC Cases Inquiry after lawyers representing apartheid victims' families told the Commission that key documents were not put to her during Monday’s testimony. An application to cross-examine Didiza is expected to be filed this week, which could see Didiza return to the witness stand. Didiza was excused from the witness stand after answering questions about two alleged meetings in […]

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SAPS confident women’s killers will be brought to justice

The South African Police Service (SAPS) says it is only a matter of time before those responsible for the killings of women in Gauteng are brought to justice. SAPS Deputy National Police Commissioner, Tebello Mosikili, says investigators will not rush the cases simply to make arrests, stressing that evidence must stand up in court. Speaking outside the Boksburg Magistrates’ Court on Monday, Mosikili said a strengthened multidisciplinary team is examining […]

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Man accused of threatening to kill women in viral Sandton video released on warning

Zimbabwean businessman, Lawrence Mudzinganyama, who was arrested after allegedly threatening to kill women at a Sandton restaurant, has been released on warning. The incident was captured on video and widely circulated on social media after the women allegedly rejected his romantic advances. Mudzinganyama is expected to appear in the Randburg Magistrates' Court on 1 October. Police say his release will give investigators time to gather evidence and establish a prima […]

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Injury rules Ngidi out of Aussie ODI series

Proteas right-arm quick, Lungi Ngidi, has been ruled out of the upcoming three-match One Day International (ODI) series against Australia due to a right hamstring injury. The South African pacer experienced discomfort during a domestic first class game and underwent scans. It has since been confirmed that he will undergo a period of rehabilitation. Ngidi's injury forces another change to the South Africa squad, following the earlier withdrawals of Kagiso […]

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EMPD Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi fired after disciplinary process

Suspended Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Deputy Chief, Julius Mkhwanazi, has been fired following mounting pressure and a string of criminal cases. The City of Ekurhuleni has terminated Mkhwanazi’s employment after an internal disciplinary process, with the city citing seriousness of the allegations and concerns around the impact on public trust. Mkhwanazi is facing charges in several criminal cases, including fraud and corruption, the alleged theft of precious stones worth […]

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NSFAS 2027 applications open as Manamela urges students not to wait until the last day

Higher Education Minister, Buti Manamela, has officially opened the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) 2027 application cycle, with prospective students now able to apply for funding for the new academic year.  Students have about six weeks to submit their applications, with the window closing on 31 October. Manamela briefed the media in Parktown on Friday on the application process and the readiness of universities, TVET and CET colleges for […]

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Majola loses lawyer as DJ Warras murder trial faces further delay

Alleged murder mastermind, Victor Majola, is without legal representation after his lawyer withdrew from the DJ Warras murder case, despite a six-week postponement intended to give him time to secure funding for his defence. Advocate, Piet Du Plessis, told the Johannesburg High Court on Friday that he was no longer in a position to represent Majola at trial. "I am not in a position to continue to reserve myself on […]

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Mpox cases on the rise in SA

The National Department of Health is urging South Africans to remain vigilant for mpox symptoms as the country records a sharp increase in laboratory-confirmed cases. Health officials say continued surveillance, early detection, and public cooperation are critical to preventing further transmission of the virus. To date, 18 confirmed cases have been recorded in South Africa, with patients ranging in age from 23 and 50. The Western Cape has recorded the […]

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Madlanga Commission | DCS Commissioner Thobakgale details prison gang influence

Commissioner of the Department of Correctional Services (DCS), Makgothi Thobakgale, has lifted the lid on what he describes as an organised network of corruption, contraband and gang influence operating behind prison walls. Testifying before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Thursday, Thobakgale said some officials are allegedly helping to smuggle drugs and other contraband into correctional facilities, activities he says bear the hallmarks of organised crime. He told the Commission […]

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