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Mkhwanazi, Behari granted bail in fraud and corruption case

Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) Deputy Chief, Julius Mkhwanazi, and the city’s suspended Head of Legal Services, Khemraj Behari, have each been granted R50 000 bail after appearing in the Germiston Magistrate’s Court on Thursday on fraud and corruption charges. The pair appeared alongside former Ekurhuleni City Manager, Imogen Mashazi, and the city’s Head of Human Resources, Linda Gxasheka, who were arrested during an overnight operation by the Commissions […]

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Logistical error delays Jumpers mass shooting case ahead of bail hearing

A logistical error that prevented the defence from consulting one of the accused has delayed proceedings in the Cleveland mass shooting case by another week. The three Lesotho nationals accused of killing 13 people and attempting to murder 14 others at the Jumpers informal settlement in Cleveland appeared briefly in the Johannesburg Magistrate's Court on Thursday. The matter was expected to proceed with the accused's bail application and the defence's […]

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Ntsiki Mazwai enters Joburg mayoral race

Media personality and poet, Nontsikelelo "Ntsiki" Mazwai, has officially thrown her hat into the ring for the Johannesburg mayoral race, promising to rebuild the city "street by street, community by community, block by block." The Land Party unveiled Mazwai as its mayoral candidate on Wednesday, with the outspoken activist saying she could no longer remain on the sidelines while Johannesburg continued to deteriorate. Mazwai said she has watched "with deep […]

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Boks aim to use altitude to flatten Scots

The Springboks are hoping to use home-ground advantage, altitude and aerial dominance to beat Scotland when the two sides meet at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday in the Nations Championship. Canan Moodie, who has called Loftus home with the Bulls for the past three seasons, says the Boks intend to use the 1,300m altitude as more than just a physical advantage. "It’s a fortress for us. The altitude isn’t just about […]

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Health Ombud finds no bullying link in doctor’s death, exposes systemic failures

The Health Ombud has found no evidence that the death of 25-year-old, Dr Alulutho Mazwi, whose passing sparked widespread outrage and allegations of workplace mistreatment, was directly caused by bullying or poor working conditions. Health Ombud, Professor Taole Mokoena, on Wednesday released the findings of a joint investigation into the deaths of six healthcare workers at public hospitals across KwaZulu-Natal. While the investigation found no direct between the deaths and […]

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Madlanga Commission | Witness M granted request to testify behind closed doors over safety fears

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has granted Witness M's application to testify in-camera after the witness raised concerns about their safety and that of their family. Evidence leader, Advocate Teboho Mosikili, told the commission on Wednesday that Witness M's evidence should be heard behind closed doors because of the significant security risks involved. "Chair, at the heart of this application there a serious security and safety concerns to the witness […]

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Joburg denies financial crisis as Treasury intervention, refuse backlog and water maintenance test service delivery

The City of Johannesburg has rejected claims that it is financial crisis despite National Treasury invoking constitutional and municipal finance provisions over concerns about the metro's financial management, as residents continue to grapple with refuse collection delays and brace for planned water disruptions later this month. Speaking at a media briefing on Wednesday, Executive Mayor Dada Morero, said National Treasury had confirmed that Johannesburg's 2026/27 budget is fully funded. However, […]

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Outrage over Mnangagwa’s extended stay in power

Some aggrieved Zimbabwean nationals have described the extension of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term in office as a regressive move, warning that it undermines democratic principles and the country's constitutional order. Zimbabwe is set to extend Mnangagwa's term in office until 2030, after the 83-year-old leader signed the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment No. 3 into law on Tuesday. Mnangagwa, who came into power following the military coup that removed President Robert […]

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Junior Boks complete perfect World Championship pool stage

The Junior Springboks fought back from an early 14-point deficit to beat Wales 52-31 and secure a place in the semi-finals of the World Rugby U20 Championship with a perfect pool-stage record. The Junior Boks will face England in the semi-finals on Monday, while New Zealand will battle France in the other last-four clash. Following a fast start from the Welsh, South Africa hit back through a powerful scrum, with […]

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Madlanga Commission | Evidence raises questions about Khan’s alleged links to Malema

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has heard evidence suggesting that suspended Deputy Crime Intelligence head, Major-General Feroz Khan, shared information relating to criminal cases with his associates and maintained contact with prominent political figures. The commission continued reading evidence into the record against Khan in his absence on Tuesday as he recovers at Milpark Hospital following an apparent attempt on his life last week. Evidence leader, Advocate Matthew Chaskalson, presented […]

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