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Tensions boil over as nearly 10,000 Malawians await departure from South Africa

A large voluntary repatriation operation involving foreign nationals in Durrban, descended into chaos on Wednesday, after frustrated Malawian nationals clashed with police while awaiting transport to take them home. The unrest broke out outside Sherwood Park, where thousands of Malawian nationals have gathered in recent weeks seeking assistance to return their country of origin. Tensions escalated when protesters began throwing stones at police officers and journalists covering the demonstration after […]

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Madlanga Commission | DPCI warned of attempted break-in before cocaine exhibits were stolen

Suspended KwaZulu-Natal Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigations (DPCI/Hawks) Serious Organised Crime Investigations commander, Brigadier Msizi Nyuswa, says retired Lieutenant-Colonel Jakobus Prinsloo warned him of an attempted break-in at the Port Shepstone DPCI headquarters in October 2021. Nyuswa testified before the Madlanga Commission on Wednesday, claiming Prinsloo raised concerns about the safety of the 541 kilograms of cocaine exhibits - with an estimated street value of R200 million - which were […]

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Funding concerns raised as court insists “Cat” Matlala trial will proceed in July

The Johannesburg High Court has reaffirmed that the highly anticipated trial involving alleged underworld figure, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala and his co-accused, will proceed on 20 July, despite concerns over the legal representation of alleged hitman, Musa Kekana. The issue arose during proceedings on Wednesday after Kekana's newly appointed lawyer, Joe Strauss, appeared in court for the first time following the withdrawal of his predecessor. Strauss informed the court that funding […]

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Hill-Lewis strengthens grip on DA through executive changes: Analyst

Political analyst, Professor Sam Koma, says the executive changes made by Democratic Alliance (DA) leader, Geordin Hill-Lewis, amount to an assertion of his political leadership within the party. Hill-Lewis has written to President Cyril Ramaphosa, proposing several changes to the party's representatives in the National Executive. Among the proposed changes, Hill-Lewis has nominated Willie Aucamp to replace John Steenhuisen as Minister of Agriculture. Steenhuisen would, in turn, become Deputy Minister […]

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Davids and De Villiers look to start season on a high

Springbok assistant coach, Deon Davids and uncapped loose-forward Paul de Villiers, are eager to kick off the international season on a strong note. Speaking in Johannesburg on Monday, Davids said the camp had built good momentum over the past week, with the coaching staff pleased with the progress as they moved closer to Saturday's clash against  the Barbarians in Gqeberha. "The energy in camp has been excellent,” he said. “We’ve […]

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Soshanguve Central Hostel residents fume over alleged government neglect following fatal blaze

Residents of Central Hostel in Soshanguve Block H are up in arms following a fatal fire that reportedly claimed one life, accusing government of failing to address long-standing service delivery challenges in the area. Residents staged a protest in the township, demanding urgent intervention on issues including electricity, water supply and housing conditions. Demonstrators were seen blocking the township's main road at 'Transfer', where they lay down in the street […]

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Presidency rejects WHO claims of xenophobia in South Africa

The Presidency has moved to counter growing international criticism over  South Africa's migration-related tensions, as hundreds of foreign nationals continue leaving the country amid fears of attacks. This follows comments by World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General, Tedros Gebreyesus, who condemned what he described as a surge in xenophobic attacks in South Africa, claiming that Ethiopians and Mozambican nationals have been killed and that thousands of people were fleeing for their […]

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Matlala defence receives key State evidence, vows to oppose any delay to July trial

Alleged crime boss, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala's, legal team says it has finally received key disclosure material from the State and will oppose any attempt to delay the start of the highly anticipated trial scheduled for 20 July. The developments emerged during Matlala and his co-accused's appearance in the Johannesburg High Court on Monday, where the court assessed trial readiness and addressed outstanding issues ahead of proceedings expected to begin next […]

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Jub Jub to appear in court on Wednesday

A 45-year-old media personality, believed to be Molemo "Jub Jub" Maarohanye, is now expected to appear in the Germiston Magistrate's Court on Wednesday. The suspect faces charges of kidnapping unlawfully discharging a firearm in public and defeating the ends of justice. It is alleged that he fired a shot in the direction of an e-hailing driver whom he accused of having an affair with his girlfriend. According to police spokesperson, […]

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