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4 Mexican nationals among 11 arrested in NW major drug bust

  Police have arrested 11 suspects linked to a multi-million rand drug manufacturing laboratory on a farm in Swarttruggens in the North West. Among those arrested are four Mexican nationals and one woman. Police seized drugs with an estimated street value of R100 million after they raided the farm, which was allegedly operating under the guise of a game lodge earlier today. A gold processing plant was also found on the premises. Acting National Police Commissioner, Puleng Dimpane, says the […]

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Ismail returns to Proteas fold for T20 World Cup

The Proteas Women have confirmed their 15-member squad for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 in England and Wales. The biggest talking point from the squad announcement is the return of ace pacer, Shabnim Ismail, who has reversed her retirement to make herself available for the marquee tournament. Ismail brings experience and depth to the Proteas pace attack and remains South Africa's leading wicket-taker in ODIs and T20Is, with 123 wickets from just 113 games in the latter. The […]

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Madlanga Commission | SAPS officer says Feroz Khan halted Aeroton drug operation

South African Police Service (SAPS) commander of the Crime Information Management and Analysis Centre (CIMAC) at the SAPS Zonkizizwe police station, Marumo Magane, has detailed his arrest during a search-and-seizure operation at the Aeroton Scania warehouse in July 2021. Magane told the Madlanga Commission on Tuesday that SAPS Crime Intelligence Officer, Major-General Feroz Khan, ordered him K9 unit Warrant Officer Steve Phakula and Gauteng Traffic chief Samuel Mashaba, who was working with his informant Tumelo Nku, to immediately halt the […]

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Mahungela trial postponed again over health concerns, missing transcripts

The murder trial of 23-year-old, Bafana Mahungela, has been postponed once again in the Johannesburg High Court due to outstanding court transcripts and concerns around the accused’s health. Mahungela is accused of murdering Johannesburg teacher, Kirsten Kluyts, whose body was discovered near George Lea Park in Parkmore after she participated in a MyRun event in October 2023. Proceedings were delayed after his Legal Aid representative informed the court that the defence was not yet ready to proceed with trial. The […]

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Ramaphosa’s decision to remain in office met with mixed reactions

President Cyril Ramaphosa's refusal to resign from office has triggered sharp reactions from political parties and civil society, following renewed developments in the Phala Phala matter. The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), who challenged Parliament’s decision to halt the Section 89 impeachment process at the Constitutional Court, has accused the President of attempting to delay accountability through legal action. "This conduct exposes a President who does not act on constitutional principle, but on political convenience and self-preservation," the party said in a […]

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Taxi boss Joe Sibanyoni in hot water over extortion allegations

Prominent taxi boss, Joe Sibanyoni, and two other suspects are expected to appear in the Kwaaggafontein Magistrates’ Court tomorrow on extortion-related charges. The trio was arrested in the early hours of Tuesday between Gauteng and Mpumalanga in connection with an alleged extortion case reported in Kwaaggafontein last year. It is alleged that the suspects demanded money from a businessman over an extended period before the matter was eventually reported to the police. The mining businessman claims the accused attempted to […]

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Bulls bolster squad ahead of new season

The Bulls have confirmed the signing of Springbok flyhalf, Curwin Bosch, on a three-year deal ahead of the new season. The 27-year-old, who earned two caps for South Africa in 2017 and 2018, will arrive in Pretoria in July following a two-season stint with French Pro D2 club CA Brive. He previously played for the Sharks between 2016 and 2023. Bosch headlines a list of new signings announced by the Bulls on Monday. Former Sharks wing, Thaakir Abrahams, returns to […]

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Madlanga Commission | Failure to cordon off Aeroton scene led to contamination – Steyn

Unit Commander of the Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigations (DPCI)/Hawks in Gauteng, Francois Steyn, says the presence of numerous police officials and civilians at a 9 July 2021 drug-bust in Aeroton resulted in significant contamination of the crime scene. Steyn testified before the Madlanga Commission on Monday, saying he arrived at the scene hours after the operation on the instruction from Gauteng Hawks head Major- General, Ebrahim Kadwa. He told the commission that four suspects were being questioned at the […]

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ConCourt ruling is more about restoring Parliament’s obligations, says legal expert

The Constitutional Court’s judgement on the Phala Phala matter has not impeached President Cyril Ramaphosa,  but it has forced Parliament to revive a constitutional accountability process it had previously shut down. That’s according to legal expert, Leo Maphosa, who says Friday’s ruling is less about removing the President and more about restoring Parliament’s constitutional obligations. "The Constitutional Court has not impeached the president. It has reopened the constitutional accountability door that Parliament had prematurely closed," Maphosa explained. The Constitutional Court […]

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