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Alleged gunman in DJ Warras's assassination expected to abandon bail, vows guilty plea
1+ hour, 48+ min ago (284+ words) Pacula allegedly confessed to being the hitman, admitting he was paid R7,000 of a promised R25,000 fee to carry out the killing.The assassination of Stock, a well-known DJ and businessman, is believed to be linked to a dispute over hijacked buildings…...
SA Revenue Service leads the way in rebuilding the state
15+ hour, 51+ min ago (577+ words) Dear Fellow South African, Last week I visited the South African Revenue Service (SARS) National Command Centre in Tshwane to commend and congratulate its staff and leadership on their outstanding work. In the last financial year, SARS achieved the highest…...
Ramokgopa says 'white genocide' claims are propaganda to undermine SA and ANC
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (408+ words) By Lebone Rodah Mosima" ANC Treasurer-General Gwen Ramokgopa on Saturday denounced the "propaganda of blatant falsehoods" about an alleged "white genocide" in South Africa. She said the narrative was part of an international effort to "weaken democracy" and "demonise the…...
KZN disaster teams on high alert as SAWS issues Level 5 storm warning
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (248+ words) By Lebone Rodah Mosima KwaZulu-Natal's disaster management teams have been placed on high alert ahead of severe thunderstorms forecast for Sunday, as the province braces for flooding risks after weeks of oppressive heat that has pushed temperatures into the high…...
Matjeng pushes to clarify her relationship with Matlala and disputed payments
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (602+ words) Shirindzi argued that "there are critical matters that require clarification so the record accurately reflects Ms Matjeng's position," a submission the chairperson Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga accepted without objection from the evidence leader advocate Pooe. Shirindzi told the commission the re-examination…...
SAPS festive operations net nearly 237 000 arrests, over 2 000 firearms seized
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (517+ words) National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola says SAPS festive season operations led to the arrest of 236 887 suspects, including 32 318 wanted for other crimes, underscoring what he described as sustained and intensive efforts to clamp down on criminality. Masemola said between 15 October and…...
The US authorizes a short extension to a longstanding African trade agreement. Here’s what to know
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (509+ words) U.S. President Donald Trump has extended a 26-year-old'free-trade agreement with African countries'that was left in doubt last year when his administration allowed it to expire while enforcing his policy of'reciprocal tariffs. Trump on Tuesday signed into law an extension of the…...
Tribunal clears Eastern Cape Judge President Mbenenge of gross misconduct allegations
1+ week, 2+ day ago (235+ words) The Judicial Conduct Tribunal has cleared Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge of allegations of sexual harassment and gross misconduct brought against him by high court secretary Andiswa Mengo. The tribunal ruled that although he engaged in inappropriate conduct, it…...
Former Jozi official alleges unlawful rise of Shadrack Sibiya, links Mashaba to report behind elevation
1+ week, 3+ day ago (693+ words) This is worse. You've got a bogus head of department operating in the City of Johannesburg for five years, controlling R580 million of public funds, and nobody is charged. If this is not criminal, then I don't know what is," Mlandu…...
Julius Mkhwanazi, Shibiri and Senona among 14 individuals flagged in Madlanga interim report for immediate criminal probe
1+ week, 4+ day ago (176+ words) The Presidency has announced that the Madlanga Commission's interim report has referred 14 individuals for immediate criminal investigation and urgent decisions on prosecution.The referrals include five senior South African Police Service (SAPS) officials and nine current and former employees of…...