Calls for disciplinary action as viral video exposes contraband

Correctional Services is taking disciplinary action against inmates implicated in a viral video showing them dancing and playing music inside Pretoria’s Kgosi Mampuru II Correctional Centre. An urgent search operation

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Shebe Maburna rejects claims he paid officials to drop assault cases

Lekompo musician Lehlohonolo “Shebe Maburna” Chauke has refuted claims that he bribed court officials and investigating officers for previous assault cases against him to be withdrawn. Shebe Maburna says the

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Home Affairs to extend operating hours ahead of local elections

The Department of Home Affairs has announced that it will temporarily extend its operating hours ahead of next week’s local government elections to assist citizens. From 2 to 4 November,

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510 soldiers deployed to KwaZulu-Natal to support police

Five hundred and 10 soldiers have been deployed to KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) to support police operations. Earlier this month, violent protests and looting were reported in parts of KZN and Gauteng

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Vehicle seen on CCTV footage detailed at AKA murder trial

CCTV footage in the murder trial of rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his friend Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane has taken centre stage in the Durban High Court. The court heard that

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Moya briefs committee on Bronkhorstspruit water crisis

Tshwane Executive Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya has briefed the Portfolio Committee of Health about the outbreak of gastrointestinal illnesses in Tshwane. More than 500 people, mostly children, fell ill after

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SANEF raises court reporting concerns

The South African National Editors Forum (SANEF) says it will be approaching the Magistrates Commission to outline concerns regarding restrictive court reporting. SANEF’s Media Freedom Chair, Nicki Gules, says the

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Three men to appear in court over slain runner’s smartwatch

Three men facing charges for the possession of a smartwatch belonging to slain runner Elizabeth “Tsontso” Moselakgomo are expected to appear in the Kempton Park Magistrates’ Court. Last week, two

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111 SAPS members convicted of crimes including murder, GBV: IPID

The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) reported to Parliament last Friday that its investigations had led to 111 SAPS members being convicted of various crimes for the 2025/2026 reporting year.

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DBE calls on parents to support learners during matric exams

The Department of Basic Education (DBE)  is calling on parents and communities to support learners and ensure that nothing disrupts the 2026 Matric examinations. Deputy Minister of Basic Education, Dr

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