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Ramaphosa to tackle illegal mining, gang violence, construction mafia

18th July 2024

President Cyril Ramaphosa said the seventh administration’s police ministry will tackle priority crimes such as illegal mining, gang violence, cash-in-transit heists and...

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‘Phala Phala saga pales into insignificance in light of VBS scandal’

17th July 2024

The DA will not support a motion of no confidence against President Cyril Ramaphosa based on the Phala Phala scandal. This is...

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Mother and aunt disown bogus medical doctor

16th July 2024

It never rains but pours for Nthabeleng Precious Ramashala, the woman who was arrested for posing as a medical doctor at the...

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Police launch search after Free State artist goes missing

15th July 2024

Free State police have launched a search party after Pesa Pheko, who is an artist, was reported missing over the weekend. Last...

Politics

Parly’s committee chair Mahumapelo condemns Trump shooting

15th July 2024

The chairperson of parliament’s portfolio committee on international affairs and cooperation, the ANC’s Supra Mahumapelo, has condemned the attack on US presidential...

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Police minister Mchunu takes aim at private security industry laws

15th July 2024

Newly appointed Police Minister Senzo Mchunu says his ministry has prioritised dealing with gang violence and construction mafias. Mchunu’s department is also...

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VBS victims unhappy with Matodzi’s 15-year jail plea deal

14th July 2024

The 15-year jail sentence handed to VBS Mutual Bank looter Tshifiwa Matodzi has brought little pleasure to investors who lost millions of...

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‘ANC received R2m from VBS after Zweli Mkhize’s request’

12th July 2024

In 2016, Zweli Mkhize, the ANC treasurer-general at the time, allegedly requested R2-million from the now-defunct VBS Mutual Bank to pay an...

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Parliament mourns soldiers found dead inside a container

12th July 2024

The chairperson of parliament’s portfolio committee on defence and military veterans, Dakota Legoete, has sent condolences to the families of soldiers who...

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Royal council slams DStv’s Queen Modjadji series court ruling

10th July 2024

The Balobedu Royal Council says it is considering different legal avenues following the judgment by the Pretoria High Court that dismissed its...