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Madlanga Commission | Mkhwanazi rejects kickback claims in precious stones case

Suspended Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) deputy chief, Julius Mkhwanazi, has denied allegations that he received money linked to the alleged theft of precious stones in February 2023. This follows testimony before the Madlanga Commission on Tuesday by Witness K, who alleged that she shared R110,000 with Mkhwanazi and three other individuals after they planned to steal sugilite stones valued at an estimated R14.9 million from their owner. Testifying on […]

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Manamela clarifies employment of foreign academics at TVET colleges

Higher Education Minister, Buti Manamela, says more than half of the academics often identified as "foreign nationals" in South Africa’s TVET college sector are, in fact, naturalised South African citizens or permanent residents who should be afforded the same employment opportunities as other South Africans. Manamela briefed Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training on Wednesday, amid growing public debate over the employment of foreign academics in the country’s […]

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Bavuma backs Bafana

Proteas Men Test captain, Temba Bavuma, has backed Bafana Bafana to beat South Korea on Thursday and book their place in the knockout stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. South Africa head into the crucial group-stage clash needing a victory to keep their World Cup dream alive, while a draw would be enough to send South Korea to the next round. Kick-off is scheduled for 3am South African time […]

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Government must take responsibility for any 30 June unrest, says Ngobese-Zuma

Organisers behind the planned nationwide demonstrations on 30 June say government, not protest organisers, should be held responsible for any violence or unrest that may occur during next week's action. The coalition of civic groups backing the campaign against illegal immigration, which includes March and March and United South Africa, made the remarks during a media briefing in Midrand on Wednesday, as the South African Police Service (SAPS) continues preparations […]

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Fate of possible “Cat” Matlala plea deal rests with magistrate: NPA

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says the magistrate presiding over the case involving alleged underworld kingpin, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, has yet to consider a proposed plea agreement. According to the NPA, any potential plea deal will only proceed once the magistrate has applied their mind to the agreement and determined whether it is in the interests of justice. Matlala appeared briefly in the Pretoria Magistrates Court today in connection with […]

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Dambile targeting Commonwealth gold

After claiming a personal best and the gold medal at the Diamond League meeting in Doha this past weekend, South African 200m champion, Sinesipho Dambile, has set his sights on winning gold at next month's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. Dambile won the men’s 200m in race in 19.74 seconds, shaving off 0.03 off his personal best of 19.77. The Athletics Gauteng North sprinter says this has been the best […]

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South Africa cannot afford repeat of July 2021 unrest, says Cachalia

Acting Police Minister, Firoz Cachalia, says South Africa cannot afford a repeat of the devastating July 2021 unrest, as security forces intensify preparations ahead of planned nationwide demonstrations on 30 June. Cachalia has embarked on a nationwide readiness assessment, with all nine provinces included in his itinerary to ensure law enforcement agencies are prepared to maintain law and order on the day of planned protests. Speaking during a visit to […]

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Madlanga Commission | Witness K details alleged precious stones deal involving EMPD officials and fallout with Mkhwanazi

Witness K has rejected claims that she was handed a box containing sugilite precious stones after they were allegedly unlawfully seized from their owner on 11 February 2023 by Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) officials. The claims are contained in a statement by EMPD Constable, Kesher-Lee Stols, one of the officers alleged to have gone to a Killarney apartment to seize the stones on the instruction of suspended EMPD Deputy […]

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Gauteng probes cost of educating undocumented foreign learners amid growing pressure on schools

The Gauteng Department of Education has launched an investigation into the financial impact of educating undocumented foreign learners as schools continue to face mounting pressure from overcrowding and rising enrolment. The issue was raised during the tabling of the department's 2026/27 budget vote by Education MEC, Lebogang Maile, in the Gauteng Legislature on Tuesday. Gauteng operates the largest public education system in South Africa, currently serving more than 2.8 million […]

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SCA clears way for Edgar Lungu burial in South Africa

The family of former Zambian President, Edgar Lungu, has succeeded in its bid to have him buried in South Africa. This comes after the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) set aside a High Court ruling that had authorised the Zambian government to repatriate Lungu's remains for burial in his home country. Lungu died at a hospital in South Africa in June last year. His remains have been in a mortuary […]

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