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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
Read MoreShebe 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refuted claims that he bribed court officials and investigating officers for previous assault cases against him to be withdrawn.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
Read MoreHome 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,
Read More510 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
Read MoreVehicle 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
Read MoreMoya 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
Read MoreSANEF 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
Read MoreThree 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
Read More111 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.
Read MoreDBE 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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