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PITBULL OWNER TO BE SENTENCED IN FS

Written by on 21 April 2026

The owner of a pitbull that fatally attacked eight-year-old Olebogeng Mosime in November 2022 is expected to be sentenced at the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court. Keabetswe Moroane was convicted of culpable homicide after the court found she failed to properly secure the dog that carried out the attack. The victim’s grandmother, Siphiwe Litabe, described the legal […]

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MASEMOLA AND MATLALA TO APPEAR IN COURT

Written by on 21 April 2026

National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola briefly appeared in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, where he faces four counts of violating the Public Finance Management Act. The charges relate to a controversial R360-million tender awarded to alleged criminal figure Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala. Masemola maintained that he acted appropriately, saying he stopped the contract once concerns […]

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DINEO MOLOISANE ACCUSES EX OF HARASSMENT AND THREATS

Written by on 20 April 2026

Dineo Moloisane has raised alarm on social media, accusing her ex-boyfriend, Kgabo Samuel Cecil Sephesu, of harassment following their breakup. In a series of emotional Instagram posts, she alleged that the situation has escalated into intimidation that is affecting both her personal safety and public image. She further claimed that her former partner has been […]

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“CAT” MATLALA WANTS TO BE DETAINED IN PRETORIA

Written by on 20 April 2026

JOHANNESBURG- Alleged criminal kingpin Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala is planning to approach the High Court to force Correctional Services to transfer him to Kgosi Mampuru Prison in Pretoria. He appeared in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court, where prosecutors raised concerns about the inconvenience of IDAC officials having to transport him from Kokstad back to Gauteng for court […]

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SAA DEFENDS ACTING CEO APPOINTMENT

Written by on 20 April 2026

South African Airways (SAA) has defended its appointment of Matshela Seshibe as Acting Group Chief Executive Officer. The airline says allegations linked to his previous role as CEO of Daybreak Farms were investigated and found to be without merit, despite recent negative media reports. SAA added that it is concerned about repeated unverified claims being […]

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SA CONSTITUTION TURNS 30

Written by on 20 April 2026

South Africa is marking 30 years since the adoption of its Constitution in 1996, a document widely regarded as one of the strongest in the world. It remains the foundation of the country’s democracy, ensuring that all laws align with constitutional values such as human rights, dignity, equality, and socio-economic justice. The anniversary is seen […]

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MKHWANAZI BAIL HEARING POSTPONED

Written by on 20 April 2026

The bail hearing of suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi has been postponed to Thursday at the Boksburg Magistrate’s Court. Mkhwanazi was arrested on Saturday by the SAPS Madlanga Task Team and appeared in court on Monday alongside his co-accused, Kagiso Lerutla. The pair face serious Schedule Six charges including fraud, corruption, and […]

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MNISI DENIES MALEMA TENDER LINKS

Written by on 20 April 2026

Suspended Tshwane Chief Financial Officer Gareth Mnisi has denied any involvement with EFF leader Julius Malema or the party regarding a tender linked to the Tshwane Metro Police Department. He made the statement while testifying before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria. During cross-examination by evidence leader Advocate Matthew Chaskalson, Mnisi was confronted with […]

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TEMBISA SAPS OFFICERS HELD FOR DRUG SMUGGLING

Written by on 20 April 2026

Two sergeants from Tembisa Police Station were arrested after allegedly trying to smuggle drugs into Boksburg Correctional Centre. Sergeant Mathema Doctor Matlala (43) and Sergeant Lebohang Phillip Madisha (41) were stopped during a routine vehicle search at the prison entrance on Wednesday morning while traveling in a marked SAPS vehicle. During the search, officials found […]

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