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Bester joins ‘Cat’ Matlala in eBongweni Super Max in KZN

Convicted Facebook rapist and murderer, Thabo Bester, has been transferred to South Africa’s highest-security prison, the eBongweni Super Maximum Correctional Facility in Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal. The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) says his transfer is part of routine practice, guided by established security risk assessments to ensure the safety and stability of correctional facilities. Bester was previously detained at the Kgosi Mampuru C Max facility following his dramatic escape from Mangaung […]

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Madlanga Commission | “Scheduling cannot outweigh constitutional rights” — Advocate Ngoato

Defence advocate, Hartley Ngoato, who represents South African Police Service Sergeant, Fannie Nkosi, at the Madlanga Commission has raised concern over what he described as the commission’s urgency to place a new witness on the stand, arguing that it should not override a witness’s constitutional rights. Nkosi was expected to testify today following three days of testimony by KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head Major-General Lesetja Senona. Appearing before the commission on behalf […]

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SA cinemas boycott Melania Trump documentary

South African cinemas have announced plans to boycott Melania Trump's documentary, which premieres globally today. Local distributor of international movies, Filmfinity, says it has decided not to release the documentary in South Africa, citing strained diplomatic relations between Washington and Pretoria, driven by disagreements over several international policy positions. Tensions between the two countries have been heightened by remarks from US President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly claimed that a […]

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Transnet case | Gigaba maintains his innocence as case heads to High Court

Former Public Enterprises Minister, Malusi Gigaba, has maintained his innocence after his corruption case was formally transferred to the Johannesburg High Court. Gigaba returned to the Palmridge Magistrates’ Court on Friday in connection with the long-running case linked to Transnet’s multi-billion-rand locomotive procurement contracts. The former minister faces corruption charges relating to his alleged role in approving three controversial locomotive deals between 2010 and 2014, which form part of a […]

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Pirates releases Olisa Ndah

Orlando Pirates have announced the departure of Nigerian defender, Olisa Ndah, on the final day of the January transfer window. Ndah's contract with the Soweto giants was due to expire at the end of the season but the club has now revealed that the player requested an early release, to allow him time to secure clearance before the transfer window closed on Thursday evening. In a statement, Pirates said the […]

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Nicki Minaj unfazed by criticism over her support for Trump

American rapper, Nicki Minaj, has dismissed criticism over her support for President Donald Trump, saying the backlash has only strengthened her backing of him. Minaj made the remarks while speaking at the Treasury Department’s Trump Accounts Summit in Washington on Wednesday night. Celebrities just want money Niki Minaj who's not producing very much of music anymore was seen holding hands with Donald Trump. " I support everything he does, he […]

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Madlanga Commission welcomes President’s decision to establish task team

The Madlanga Commission has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to establish a task team to investigate individuals identified in its interim report. The commission says it has uncovered prima facie evidence against several individuals, including current and former employees of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality (EMM) and the South African Police Service (SAPS). President Ramaphosa has instructed law enforcement agencies and other criminal justice institutions to act with urgency in implementing […]

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Detention dispute delays Matlala pre-trial proceedings

The uncertainty over where controversial businessman, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, should be detained has delayed pre-trial proceedings in his case at the Johannesburg High Court. Matlala made his first appearance in the High Court on Thursday alongside his wife, Tsakani Matlala, and co-accused Musa Kekana, Tiego Floyd Mabusela and Nthabiseng Nzama, in connection with an alleged hit on his socialite ex-girlfriend, Tebogo Thobejane. His newly appointed legal team argued that his […]

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Actors applaud move to classify creatives as employees

South African Guild of Actors chairperson, Jack Devnarain, says government’s move to classify creatives as standard employees is long overdue, following years of calls for stronger labour protections in the industry. Labour and Employment Minister, Nomakhosazana Meth, announced earlier this week that performers will now fall under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, after publishing a notice of intention. The change will entitle actors and crew members to benefits including […]

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Ouaddou wants more killer instinct from Bucs

Orlando Pirates coach, Abdeslam Ouaddou, has outlined what his side needs to improve as the Betway Premiership heads into the second half of the season. While Pirates have kept a very good defensive record, conceding only five in 13 league games, they have not been ruthless in front of goal with only 18 goals scored. "Since the beginning of the season, our team did a great job and improved in […]

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