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Civil society raises concerns over Constitutional Court asylum ruling

South Africa's asylum system has come under renewed scrutiny after the Constitutional Court struck down key provisions that previously allowed officials to block asylum applications on certain grounds. Civil society organisations warn that the judgment could place additional pressure on an already stretched immigration system, while the government has begun implementing the ruling at refugee reception offices. The apex court's July judgment in the Scalabrini Centre of Cape Town v […]

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Jukskei Derby is personal: Venter

Lions prop, Boan Venter, says his side will have to "match fire with fire" when they face off against the Bulls in Round Three of the United Rugby Championship (URC) at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. The Lions head into the Jukskei Derby high on confidence, looking for a third straight win after a flawless start to their campaign. After edging Leinster 27-26 in the opening round, Ivan van Rooyen’s men […]

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Calls mount for fuel levy cut as petrol breaches historic R30 mark

The Motor Industry Staff Association (MISA) is calling on government to urgently reinstate a temporary fuel levy reduction as petrol prices breach the historic R30 a litre mark. The call comes as both grades of petrol are set to rise by between R3.12 and  R3.33 per litre from midnight, while diesel will increase by between R2.84 and R3.24 per litre. In Gauteng and other inland areas, 95-octane petrol will rise […]

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Mosimane praises Bafana youngsters after Egypt win

Bafana Bafana coach, Pitso Mosimane, has praised his young players after South Africa secured a 1-0 victory over Egypt in Sunday evening's friendly in Cairo. Mosimane made nine changes to the starting XI that faced Eritrea in the previous AFCON qualifier, giving several fringe players a rare opportunity to impress. The gamble paid off, with debutant, Puso Dithejane, scoring the only goal of the match to secure a memorable victory […]

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SIU gets green light to sell Maumela’s Ferrari

Alleged tenderpreneur, Hangwani Morgan Maumela’s, multi-million Ferrari could soon be sold as the legal battle over assets allegedly linked to the Tembisa Hospital looting intensifies. The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) on Monday welcomed the Pretoria High Court's dismissal of Maumela and the MHR Maumela Family Trust's bid to stop the sale of the Ferrari SF90 Stradale, worth an estimated R11 million. The pair approached the court in a bid to […]

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Mamelodi twins’ family believes killer was known to them

The family of the 14-year-old twins murdered in Mamelodi believes they may have been killed by someone they knew. Bonolo and Bothlale Makena were found dead with multiple stab wounds at their home on Friday. Their mother reportedly discovered their bodies in a bedroom when she returned from work. One of the boys was found covered with a blanket. The family says the only items missing from the house are […]

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Sibiya’s bail bid delayed as defence disputes State case

Suspended Deputy National Commissioner Lieutenant-General, Shadrack Sibiya, will remain behind bars until next Wednesday, after his bail hearing was postponed. It's been a week of explosive claims, with Sibiya's defence repeatedly pushing back against the State's version of events. The 59-year-old faces six charges, including rape, human trafficking, two counts of sexual grooming of a minor, promotion of child sexual grooming and negligent handling of a firearm. The court has […]

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Gauteng shifts from talk to action as authorities intensify GBVF crackdown

Gauteng authorities are stepping up the fight against gender-based violence, femicide and violent crime, with law enforcement warning that pressure to make arrests will not come at the expense of sensitive and thorough investigations. Premier Panyaza Lesufi briefed the media on Friday, saying police are using technology, specialised investigative teams and forensic resources to track suspects linked to unresolved cases, particularly following the discovery of women’s bodies in Ekurhuleni and […]

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