Thabo Makwakwa

Digital Journalist

Watch VideoCash in Woolies bags: Vusimuzi Matlala claims former police minister Bheki Cele demanded R1 million

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Detained alleged cartel member Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala has testified that former police minister Bheki Cele demanded a R1-million bribe, claiming he delivered part ...

Watch VideoPolice Inquiry: SAPS CFO denies Mchunu's testimony on PKTT disbandment briefing

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SAPS Chief Financial Officer Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane has contradicted suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu's testimony, denying she ever briefed him ...

Inside the G20 Summit: South Africa showcases robust security at Nasrec expo centre

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As South Africa hosts the G20 Leaders' Summit at Nasrec Expo Centre, unprecedented security measures have been implemented with over 3,500 police officers deployed. ...

Not employed, not a professor: UKZN clarifies Mary De Haas role

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Mary De Haas not employed by UKZN and holds only honorary research role, the university confirms following scrutiny over her parliamentary testimony.

Watch VideoParliament presses Batohi to name rogue NPA prosecutor

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National Director of Public Prosecutions Shamila Batohi faced intense scrutiny from Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee after refusing to name a prosecutor allegedly involved ...

Police deny arrest of suspended Deputy Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya amid home raid

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Police have denied that suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya has been arrested following a raid at his home.

Tshwane Municipality found guilty of overbilling, ordered to pay property owner R89,314

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The Public Protector has found the City of Tshwane Municipality guilty of maladministration after incorrectly charging commercial electricity tariffs to a residential ...

Panyaza Lesufi convenes emergency mayoral meeting as protests spread in Gauteng

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Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi announces an urgent meeting with executive mayors to address the rising service delivery protests in townships, focusing on water ...

Gauteng legislators raise alarm after five crime wardens shot in Daveyton

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The Gauteng Provincial Legislature's Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has expressed grave concerns regarding the safety of Crime Prevention Wardens following ...

G20 Leaders Summit in South Africa to proceed with or without Trump

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International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola confirms that the G20 Leaders Summit will take place in November 2025 in Johannesburg, regardless of US President ...

ATM demands investigation and removal of Minister Gayton McKenzie over racist remarks

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The African Transformation Movement has taken a bold step by filing a formal complaint against Minister Gayton McKenzie, accusing him of making racist remarks towards ...

Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's bombshell sees Senzo Mchunu's ANC presidency ambitions crumble

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Senior ANC leader Senzo Mnchunu's bid for the presidency faces serious allegations of misconduct, including collusion with criminal elements, as detailed by KwaZulu-Natal ...