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Khan’s lawyer hopeful he will return to court as arrest warrant is suspended

The lawyer for suspended Crime Intelligence head, Major-General Feroz Khan, says he is hopeful his client will be medically fit to return to court when his precious metals case resumes in September. Khan was absent from the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday as he continues recovering after an alleged attempt on his life last month. His failure to appear technically placed him in breach of his bail conditions, prompting […]

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Cele defends record at TRC inquiry, denies political interference

Former Police Minister, Bheki Cele, has used his appearance before the TRC Cases Commission of Inquiry to defend his record, insisting that delays in investigating apartheid-era crimes were caused by resource constraints rather than political interference. Cele, the first of three former police ministers scheduled to testify before the commission this week, faced questions about his tenure as National Police Commissioner and later as Police Minister. The inquiry is investigating […]

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COGTA calls for safer initiation schools after 35 deaths

Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, has called on initiation schools to uphold the tradition in a manner that safeguards the dignity, health and lives of every initiate, following a rise in deaths recorded during this year's initiation season. At least 35 initiates have lost their lives during this year's Winter Customary Initiation Season. According to the department, Mpumalanga recorded the highest number of deaths at […]

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Madlanga Commission | Experts say repeated medical absences risk undermining accountability

Some political analysts believe the growing number of witnesses citing medical reasons for missing testimony before the Madlanga Commission risks undermining accountability and public confidence in the inquiry. Their comments come after a fourth high-profile appearance was postponed in a space of two months, the latest involving Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) head, Senior Advocate Andrea Johnson. Johnson is among several key witnesses who have failed to appear before the […]

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Jordaan visits Adams family as tributes continue to pour in

South African Football Association (SAFA) President, Danny Jordaan has met with the family of Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder, Jayden Adams who died on Saturday in Cape Town. Adams, 25, was found dead at his home on Saturday morning. Police have launched an inquest into the circumstances surrounding his death. Tributes continue to pour in from across the football world following the passing of the much loved midfielder. Adams […]

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UK murder suspect remains behind bars as extradition process gathers pace

British murder suspect, Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, will remain behind bars after declining to apply for bail during his first appearance in the Johannesburg Magistrates' Court, as South African authorities continue efforts to extradite him to the United Kingdom. The 45-year-old British citizen of Zimbabwean heritage appeared in court on Monday in connection with an extradition application and a separate charge relating to the alleged possession of an illegal firearm. British […]

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Forbes family releases AKA-Tembe texts as inquest hits a snag

  The family of slain rapper, Kiernan "AKA" Forbes, has released a series of text messages involving the late musician, his late fiancée Anele Tembe and a Tembe family lawyer, saying the exchanges support their belief that AKA played no role in her death. The messages were made public after video footage, believed to show the couple’s final moments before Tembe’s fatal fall from the 10th floor of the Pepperclub […]

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Medicare24 case takes twist as Matlala pulls plug on plea deal

Alleged underworld figure, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, has withdrawn his plea agreement in the controversial Medicare24 saga, after the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in Pretoria rejected his proposed sentence. Matlala appeared briefly in court on Monday, after the court refused to accept a plea agreement that would've seen him sentenced to eight years' imprisonment, instead indicating that a 12 year sentence would be more appropriate. As a result, Matlala's guilty plea […]

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SAFA dismisses reports of Broos’ exit

The South African Football Association (SAFA) has dismissed reports that Hugo Broos has stepped down as Bafana Bafana head coach. In a statement issued on Friday, SAFA described claims that the Belgian had left his post as "completely false". The statement comes after reports emerged suggesting Broos had confirmed his departure in an interview with Belgian publication, Voetbalnieuws. Broos previously announced that he intends to retire after the 2026 FIFA […]

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