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Iran’s ambassador to South Africa, Mansour Shakib Mehr, has thanked South Africa for its continued support of the Islamic Republic. Speaking at a press conference hosted by the Cape Town Ulema Board, Mehr emphasised the importance of South Africa’s support, arguing that the country’s repeated statements of condemnation have assisted

Action Society has warned of an escalating cold case crisis in South Africa, expressing concern that stalled investigations, forensic delays, and inadequate communication are depriving victims’ families of answers. The organisation asserts that serious cases, including murders and child abuse, are losing momentum, thereby revealing systemic weaknesses within the criminal

A former member of the police’s Special Task Force has been identified as the alleged killer of a key witness who testified before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. Matipandile Sotheni appeared in the Brakpan Magistrate’s Court facing six charges, including murder, following the fatal shooting of Marius van der Merwe