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Witness K lawyer shocked by Mkhwanazi’s lovers’ quarrel claims

The legal representative of Witness K in the precious stone theft case says he was shocked by embattled Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) Deputy Chief, Julius Mkhwanazi's, claim that the matter stemmed from a lovers' quarrel gone wrong. Mkhwanazi and Witness K returned to the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday on charges linked to the alleged theft of precious stones worth R14.9 million during a bogus raid in Killarney in […]

todayJuly 21, 2026 133

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Joburg presses ahead with Marble Towers demolition after alleged court order breach

The City of Johannesburg has pressed ahead with the demolition of illegal trading structures at Marble Towers, saying it had exhausted every legal avenue before acting against traders and the building owner, who allegedly continued operating in defiance of a court order. City officials say Wednesday's operation follows months of inspections, enforcement notices and legal proceedings after the building was declared unsafe and non-compliant with municipal by-laws. They allege the […]

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Joburg moves to shut down Marble Towers as fresh violations trigger wider CBD crackdown

The City of Johannesburg is moving to officially shut down Marble Towers after inspectors found traders continuing to operate in defiance of a Gauteng High Court order, while announcing weekly enforcement operations as part of a broader crackdown on by-law violations in the inner city. The latest by-law enforcement operation uncovered illegal trading and ongoing non-compliance, despite a court order directing the building's owners, Goldenrod Group, to secure the property […]

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Johannesburg CBD grinds to a halt as anti-illegal immigration march draws thousands, sparks brief clashes

Fear of disruption gripped the Johannesburg CBD long before anti-illegal immigration protesters took to the streets on Tuesday, with businesses and informal traders closing their doors as thousands of demonstrators gathered for the nationwide 30 June march. What began as a heavily monitored protest calling for the mass deportation of undocumented foreign nationals evolved into one of the largest demonstrations seen in the inner city this year, drawing thousands of […]

todayJune 30, 2026 109

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Ramaphosa warns against violence ahead of 30 June protests

As South Africa braces for nationwide anti-illegal immigration protests on Tuesday, President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged demonstrators to exercise their constitutional rights peacefully, warning that violence, intimidation and vigilantism will not be tolerated. In a statement on Monday, Ramaphosa acknowledged growing public concern over undocumented immigration but stressed that all protests must remain within the bounds of the law. "The exercise of rights by any citizen in a constitutional democracy […]

todayJune 29, 2026 72

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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 […]

todayJune 24, 2026 109

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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 […]

todayJune 23, 2026 193

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Court halts Marble Towers demolition amid Joburg CBD crackdown

A last-minute court interdict has temporarily halted the City of Johannesburg’s planned demolition of alleged illegal structures at Marble Towers in the CBD, marking the latest development in the city’s intensified inner-city clean-up campaign. The urgent legal challenge delayed demolition efforts on Tuesday after city officials, backed by heavy law enforcement presence, descended on Marble Towers and surrounding areas as part of a broader operation targeting by-law violations, undocumented immigration […]

todayMay 19, 2026 224

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Fans warned of major road closures ahead of Pirates vs Durban City FC clash

Johannesburg residents have been advised to brace for bumper-to-bumper traffic in and around Soweto on Saturday, ahead of the Betway Premiership fixture between Orlando Pirates and Durban City FC at the Orlando Amstel Arena. The Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) has confirmed that officers will be deployed at major intersections to manage traffic, ensure safety, and maintain order.  Officials say roads will be closed from 10:30am ahead of the 3pm […]

todayMay 15, 2026 412