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Alleged crime kingpin Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala has been subpoenaed to appear before the Madlanga Commission next Tuesday, despite attempts to avoid taking the witness stand through a plea agreement with the State. The subpoena comes after the Pretoria Commercial Crimes Court rejected Matlala's initial plea agreement with the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), paving the way for his expected testimony before the commission. His appearance is anticipated to draw significant attention, […]

The Presidency says it is not concerned by threats of continued anti-illegal immigration protests, maintaining that the government is equipped to manage further demonstrations while upholding the constitutional right to protest. The remarks come after the March and March movement announced it would continue its campaign beyond 30 June, calling for tougher action against undocumented migrants. The movement's decision follows nationwide demonstrations held earlier this week, during which protesters demanded […]

The Women on Farms Project (WFP) has strongly condemned the recent surge in xenophobic violence, warning that intimidation and force are not solutions to the country’s deep-rooted social, political, and economic challenges. The organisation says that blaming and targeting vulnerable migrants from other African countries diverts attention from the underlying drivers of the crisis, including slow economic growth, high unemployment, and entrenched inequality. A WFP representative, Kara Grace, unpacked the […]

Recovery teams are continuing efforts to remove an overturned tanker carrying aviation fuel from the Koeberg Interchange, with several major roads expected to remain closed for a few more hours. The tanker overturned on the FW de Klerk Boulevard outbound slipway on Monday night, prompting an extensive emergency response due to the hazardous nature of its cargo. A specialist tanker arrived on Tuesday to transfer the aviation fuel before recovery […]

Suspended Crime Intelligence boss Feroz Khan has been shot in an incident that has triggered a high-level investigation by the South African Police Service (SAPS). The shooting comes just days before Khan was expected to appear before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, where he is due to testify in connection with corruption allegations against him. Authorities have not yet released full details surrounding the circumstances of the attack, and it […]

South Africa has seen a sharp rise in anti-immigration protests and attacks targeting foreign nationals in recent weeks, as tensions over undocumented migration continue to intensify. Many migrants have reported incidents of intimidation, harassment, and assault, with growing fears for their safety ahead of the nationwide March on March demonstrations planned for 30 June 2026. The protests have largely been driven by groups calling for stricter enforcement of immigration laws, […]