Update@Noon

Update@Noon

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  • Lawyer details Khan's safety fears at Madlanga Commission.

    Feroz Khan's legal representative told the Madlanga Commission that concerns about a possible security leak are still unproven but worrying. He said the family believes there were unusual events surrounding Khan's hospitalisation, including police activity at the hospital and media presence. The lawyer also said Khan feared for his safety after earlier incidents involving witnesses at the Commission. The Madlanga Commission is today dealing with the matter of suspended Crime Intelligence Deputy Head, Major General Feroz Khan. Khan, was due to testify before the Commission today, remains in hospital after he was shot in Houghton, Johannesburg, on Sunday.

    6 min
  • IEC says election training workshops are open to all prospective candidates.

    The Electoral Commission (IEC) is set to embark on a series of training workshops across the country to assist registered political parties and prospective independent candidates prepare for the submission of candidate nominations and supporters lists (in respect of independent candidates) ahead of the November 4 local government elections. The workshops will be held in all nine provinces from 6 July until 16 July. Registered parties and prospective independent candidates are encouraged to register for the workshops using the link created for this purpose. The link has been shared on the IEC social media channels. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to IEC Deputy Manager for Electoral Operations, Kgosietsile Tshoke 

    8 min
  • Over 900 arrested after nationwide policing operations

    Deputy National Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Tebello Mosikili says that following nationwide demonstrations against undocumented migrants, most protests remained peaceful, but some individuals exploited the situation to commit crime. She says police responded swiftly to incidents of looting, robbery and public violence, and more than 900 people were arrested during the operations. Charges include public violence, robbery at spaza shops, and offences linked to harbouring undocumented migrants.

    8 min
  • Five arrested after Hammarsdale tuck shop break-ins

    KwaZulu-Natal police have arrested five suspects following alleged business burglaries and malicious damage to property in Mpumalanga Township, Hammarsdale. Police say officers responded to reports of container tuck shops being broken into on Embuthweni Main Road in the early hours of Tuesday. One suspect was arrested inside a tuck shop, while four others were caught as they allegedly tried to flee. The suspects, aged between 14 and 27, are expected to appear in court once processing is complete. Colonel Robert Netshiunda  explains 

    2 min
  • Migrants still arrive despite Durban Drive-In closure: KZN Gov

    The temporary repatriation site at the Old Durban Drive-In has officially closed after operations ended yesterday (on Sunday). However, thousands of Malawian nationals across South Africa are still awaiting repatriation. Scores remain camped at the former Drive-In site despite its closure. The KwaZulu-Natal provincial government says plans are underway to relocate those still at the facility. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to KwaZulu-Natal head of government communications Bongani Gina 

    8 min
  • Anti-illegal immigration march held in Soweto

    Thousands of Soweto residents have embarked on a march to the Protea North police station, to protest against undocumented foreign nationals. This comes comes ahead of the planned marches and gatherings against undocumented foreign nationals tomorrow. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter Sashin Naidoo 

    6 min
  • Explosives cables found in Malawi bus luggage

    The Border Management Authority (BMA) says it has increased its deployment at the Beitbridge border crossing following last week's announcement of a temporary repatriation processing center in Musina, Limpopo. This as several countries, including Zimbabwe - which borders at Beitbridge - continue to repatriate their citizens amid growing tensions over illegal immigration. For more on this we are joined on the line by Border Management Authority Spokesperson, Mmemme Mogotsi...

    8 min
  • Police investigate attempted assassination of Major General Khan.

    The appearance of Crime Intelligence official Major General Firoz Khan at the Madlanga Commission hangs in the balance after he was shot in Houghton, Johannesburg, on Sunday night. While the Madlanga Commission is yet to comment on this development, Khan, who was due to appear before the Commission on Wednesday, is unlikely to have recovered in time, as he remains in hospital in a reportedly critical condition. Brigadier Athlenda Mathe Explains 

    3 min
  • The NPA has frozen the property of Judge Portia Dipuo Phahlane.

    The National Prosecution Authority's Asset Forfeiture Unit has frozen a luxury property belonging to Judge Portia Dipuo Phahlane valued at six million rand. The property in Hartbeespoort is alleged to have been acquired through the proceeds of unlawful activities, including corruption and money laundering. Judge Phahlane, who is currently out on bail, is facing allegations of accepting a two-million rand bribe in exchange for delivering a favorable judgment in the succession case of the International Pentecostal Holiness Church. NPA Spokesperson, Kaizer Kganyago ...

    3 min

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