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Parliament’s security in spotlight as MPs call for broader probe into 2022 fire

MPs on Friday said that the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, also referred to as the Hawks, should investigate the security breach and not just focus on Zandile Mafe, who was arrested for starting the blaze. Parliament security has come under the spotlight again with calls for a broader investigation into the devastating 2022 fire. MPs on Friday said that the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, also referred to as […]

26/07/2025 3

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SA DJ’s murder exposes nexus between crime and power

Then in April 2024, engineer Armand Swart was executed in a similar shooting after his company flagged a suspicious government tender in which prices had been inflated by over 4,500%. On a quiet November night in 2022, DJ Sumbody, a rising star in South Africa's music scene, was gunned down in a hail of bullets while heading home. Then in April 2024, engineer Armand Swart was executed in a similar […]

25/07/2025 18

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Renewed concerns about safety on Table Mountain after another attack

According to the Friends of Table Mountain group female hikers are 70% more likely than men to be victims of violent attacks on the mountain. There have been growing concerns around safety in the Table Mountain National Park after a woman was recently attacked along the Jeep trail. According to the Friends of Table Mountain group, female hikers are 70% more likely than men to be victims of violent attacks […]

25/07/2025 1

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5 suspected cash-in-transit robbers killed in confrontation with cops in Crown Mines

The shootout happened on Thursday night. The operation included officers from Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. Five suspected cash-in-transit robbers have been killed in a confrontation with police in Crown Mines. The shootout happened on Thursday night. The operation included officers from Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. Police said the suspected robbers were wanted for committing crimes in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. Gauteng police commissioner Tommy Mthombeni said guns and banknotes were also recovered at […]

25/07/2025 3

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Pro wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dead at 71

Hogan - known for his towering 6'7" (two-meter) physique, bandana and distinctive blond handlebar mustache - died at his home in Florida, Hulk Hogan, the iconic face of professional wrestling in the 1980s who parlayed his prowess in the ring into an acting career, has died at the age of 71, US media reported Thursday. Hogan - a Hall of Fame talent known for his towering 6'7" (two-meter) physique, bandana […]

25/07/2025 2

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Gauteng’s Chiloane has officially opened online application system for Grades 1 and 8

The department said there were more than 40,000 parents who are already in the queue to secure placement for their children. Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane has officially opened the online application system for grades 1 and 8. The department said there were more than 40,000 parents who are already in the queue to secure placement for their children. Parents have until 29 August to submit their details and documents […]

24/07/2025 1

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National Assembly greenlights establishment of ad hoc committee to probe Mkhwanazi claims

On Wednesday night, the National Assembly considered the report of the joint committees of police and justice and constitutional development, with political parties unanimously supporting its recommendations to look into Mkhwanazi’s claims. The National Assembly has given the go-ahead for the establishment of an ad hoc committee to investigate allegations of police corruption and interference made by KwaZulu-Natal provincial commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. On Wednesday night, the National Assembly considered the […]

24/07/2025 3

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Man accused of murdering Mpho Mafole also accused of killing popular Kempton Park DJ

Thabani Ntshalintshali made his first court appearance on Wednesday for his alleged murder of the Ekurhuleni forensic auditor. The man accused of murdering a senior auditor in the City of Ekurhuleni is also accused of killing a popular Kempton Park DJ. Thabani Ntshalintshali made his first court appearance on Wednesday for his alleged murder of Ekurhuleni forensic auditor Mpho Mafole. It’s emerged that his other murder case, which is going […]

24/07/2025 1

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Gigaba doesn’t believe drawn-out budget process damaged Treasury’s credibility

Treasury’s budget process was put to the test for the first time when parties in the Government of National Unity disagreed on fiscal policy, forcing leaders to backtrack on proposals. African National Congress (ANC) Member of Parliament (MP) and former Minister of Finance Malusi Gigaba said he doesn’t believe 2025’s drawn-out budget process has damaged National Treasury’s credibility. Treasury’s budget process was tested for the first time when parties in […]

24/07/2025 3

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Joburg Roads Agency says Lilian Ngoyi Street repairs at 77% complete

The 1.8km stretch was destroyed by an underground gas explosion two years ago. Repairs to the damaged Lilian Ngoyi Street in the Johannesburg CBD are progressing well, with 77% of the work having been completed. The 1.8km stretch was destroyed by an underground gas explosion two years ago. While there’ve been delays in finishing the repairs due to disputes with contractors, the City of Johannesburg (CoJ) said the road would […]

23/07/2025 3