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KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has withdrawn claims made against former minister Bheki Cele

Kouthar Sambo 24 October 2025

KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has withdrawn claims made against former minister Bheki Cele. Earlier, Mkhwanazi had alleged that Cele shared bank details with Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala. Recent reports indicate that Advocate Norman Arendse, the evidence leader, said the analysis team obtained the bank account number incorrectly, leading to the

Western Cape Launches First Taxi Leadership Training Programme

Aneeqa Du Plessis 24 October 2025

Western Cape Mobility MEC Isaac Sileku has launched the Mini-bus Taxi Executive Leadership Program at the University of Cape Town’s Graduate School of Business. The six-month initiative aims to develop ethical, innovative, and future-ready taxi industry leaders by combining academic learning with community projects. The program emphasizes self-leadership, collaboration, and

Nyanga Community Reels After Deadly Shooting Linked to Extortion Rackets

Aneeqa Du Plessis 24 October 2025

By Rachel Mohamed Because of the sensitivity of the case, the names of the sources used in this article are fictitious in order to protect their identities; they are unable to reveal their names for safety and security reasons. The communities of Nyanga and Brown’s Farm in Philippi remain shaken

Six Milnerton High School teenagers involved in an assault have been released on R2,000 bail

Kouthar Sambo 24 October 2025

A video showing a Millerton High School student being attacked by eight other students has circulated widely and incited public anger. The footage shows students attacking another student with a hockey stick, causing the victim to be hospitalized. Furthermore, the six learners who appeared in the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court

Hamas welcomes the International Court of Justice’s ruling, which prohibits using starvation as a method of war

Kouthar Sambo 23 October 2025

The Palestinian resistance group Hamas welcomed the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) ruling, which prohibits using starvation as a method of war. Hamas claims that the ruling confirms the occupation “is committing a form of genocide.” “The advisory opinion issued today by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) refuted the

Tax Justice SA Welcomes Stronger Action Against Illicit Cigarette Trade

Ragheema Mclean 23 October 2025

Tax Justice South Africa has welcomed recent commitments to intensify the fight against the country’s growing illicit cigarette market. Speaking before Parliament’s Health Portfolio Committee, Tax Justice founder Yusuf Abramjee said that SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter outlined a comprehensive enforcement plan to rebuild capacity and impose tougher penalties on offenders.

WhatsApp Evidence at Madlanga Commission Raises Alarm

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 23 October 2025

WhatsApp chats submitted as evidence at the Madlanga Commission reveal ongoing exchanges of money between Richard Shibiri of the SAPS Organised Crime Unit and attempted murder accused Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala. Witness B told commission investigators they were “shocked to discover the close relationship between the two,” which included voice messages

Cele Slams Disbandment of Political Killings Task Team as ‘Major Setback’

Ragheema Mclean 23 October 2025

Former Police Minister Bheki Cele has described the dissolution of the Political Killings Task Team as a significant blow to the fight against politically motivated crimes in South Africa. Speaking before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee investigating alleged links between senior police officials and criminal syndicates, Cele said he only learned

Madagascar Military Takeover: A Turning Point Amid Citizen Discontent

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 23 October 2025

Colonel Michael Randrianirina has been sworn in as Madagascar’s new president following a military takeover that forced former leader Andry Rajoelina to flee into exile. Speaking at his inauguration in Antananarivo, Randrianirina described the moment as a “historic turning point” for the nation. His appointment comes after weeks of youth-led

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