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The ANC's alliance partners have called for less talk and more action in dealing with corruption within the ruling party. This follows decisions taken at last weekend's ANC special National executive Committee meeting that those formally charged with corruption must step aside from their leadership positions immediately. Furthermore, those reportedly involved in malfaesance must face the Integrity Commission for a decison on a way forward and those convicted must resign from leadership and face disciplinary action

The ANC's alliance partners have called for less talk and more action in dealing with corruption within the ruling party. This follows decisions taken at last weekend's ANC special National executive Committee meeting that those formally charged with corruption must step aside from their leadership positions immediately. Furthermore, those reportedly involved in malfaesance must face the Integrity Commission for a decison on a way forward and those convicted must resign from leadership and face disciplinary action

The National Prosecution Authority says it will oppose bail for two officers accused of killing Eldorado Park teenager Nathaniel Julies. 46-year-old Simon Ndyalvana, commonly referred to as 'Scorpion' in Eldororado Park and 23-year-old Caylene Whiteboy, made a brief appearance in the Protea Magistrates' Court in Soweto, south of Johannesburg yesterday. They face charges including pre-mediated murder, defeating the ends of justice and possession of prohibited ammunition. The 16-year-old, who had Down Syndrome was shot and killed near his home on Wednesday last week. The case has been postponed to 10 September for further investigation and to allow Whiteboy time to seek legal representation

The National Prosecution Authority says it will oppose bail for two officers accused of killing Eldorado Park teenager Nathaniel Julies. 46-year-old Simon Ndyalvana, commonly referred to as 'Scorpion' in Eldororado Park and 23-year-old Caylene Whiteboy, made a brief appearance in the Protea Magistrates' Court in Soweto, south of Johannesburg yesterday. They face charges including pre-mediated murder, defeating the ends of justice and possession of prohibited ammunition. The 16-year-old, who had Down Syndrome was shot and killed near his home on Wednesday last week. The case has been postponed to 10 September for further investigation and to allow Whiteboy time to seek legal representation

The ANC National Executive Committee has endorsed the letter written by the President last week, denouncing any acts of corruption by officials deployed in government. President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered a consolidated report on the outcomes of the past weekend's NEC meeting during a virtual media briefing on Monday afternoon. He also told the media that the NEC has come to a conclusion that there is a well-orchestrated campaign against him as party president.

The ANC National Executive Committee has endorsed the letter written by the President last week, denouncing any acts of corruption by officials deployed in government. President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered a consolidated report on the outcomes of the past weekend's NEC meeting during a virtual media briefing on Monday afternoon. He also told the media that the NEC has come to a conclusion that there is a well-orchestrated campaign against him as party president.

It is everyone's responsibility to wage war on gender-based violence and femicide. This is according to panellists during a security cluster dialogue on gender based violence and femicide held in Pretoria. The dialogue was held under the theme: "improving access to justice for the victims and survivors of GBV and Femicide". The dialogue marks the closure of the 2020 Women's Month programme and is part of the Justice Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS) cluster's effort to fight the scourge of GBVF.

It is everyone's responsibility to wage war on gender-based violence and femicide. This is according to panellists during a security cluster dialogue on gender based violence and femicide held in Pretoria. The dialogue was held under the theme: "improving access to justice for the victims and survivors of GBV and Femicide". The dialogue marks the closure of the 2020 Women's Month programme and is part of the Justice Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS) cluster's effort to fight the scourge of GBVF.

The death of a Newcastle farming couple in northern KwaZulu-Natal has left the tightknit farming community devestated and frustrated. It is believed that Glenn and Vida Homann Rafferty were attacked as they entered their home on their farm in the Normandien area on Saturday night. The murders come a day after bikers across the country gathered in peaceful protest, calling for an end to racism and farm killings.

The death of a Newcastle farming couple in northern KwaZulu-Natal has left the tightknit farming community devestated and frustrated. It is believed that Glenn and Vida Homann Rafferty were attacked as they entered their home on their farm in the Normandien area on Saturday night. The murders come a day after bikers across the country gathered in peaceful protest, calling for an end to racism and farm killings.