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Sedibeng Police Destroy Over 2,100 Litres of Illegal Liquor in Crackdown

The police attached to Sedibeng District officially disposed of liquor confiscated from various policing precincts across the district in a concerted effort to combat illegal alcohol sales and related crimes. The event was attended by officers from Sedibeng District, Evaton, Meyerton, Ratanda, Sebokeng, Sharpeville, and Vereeniging, alongside key stakeholders including the Office of the Premier, […]

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Security Breach at OR Tambo Airport Sparks Parliamentary Concern

Parliament’s Transport Portfolio Committee has expressed deep concern after hand grenades went undetected at OR Tambo International Airport, only to be discovered in a passenger’s checked luggage upon arrival in Ethiopia. Committee Chairperson Donald Selamolela described the security lapse as alarming, emphasizing the potential risks to aviation safety, national security, and South Africa’s tourism reputation.

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EFF Marks 12 Years with Race-Focused Rhetoric, But Analysts Question Electoral Impact

As the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) celebrated their 12th anniversary in Khayelitsha, Western Cape, political analysts dissected the party’s messaging and the broader implications for South Africa’s political landscape. EFF’s Race-Centric Messaging Endures University of Johannesburg political analyst Vusi Gumbi noted that the EFF continues to anchor its identity in race politics, framing itself as

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Concerns Mount as South Africans Withdraw Over R57 Billion from Retirement Funds Under Two-Pot System

Retirement fund members have withdrawn a staggering R57 billion under South Africa’s two-pot retirement system, raising alarms about the long-term financial security of millions. New data from the South African Revenue Service (SARS) reveals that over 4 million withdrawals have been processed since the system’s implementation in September 2023, with nearly 500,000 being repeat withdrawals. Growing Fears of a Poor Retirement Crisis Old Mutual,

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Nyanga Community Demands Justice for Zenande Tshazibane Amid Rising Gender-Based Violence

As the country prepares to observe Women’s Month, the community of Nyanga and surrounding areas have taken to the streets to demand justice for Zenande Tshazibane, a 25-year-old woman who was raped and murdered in her home last month. Tshazibane had sought legal protection from her partner just days before her brutal killing. On June

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One-Legged Man Steals Marked Police Vehicle in Umhlali, Captured After Joyride

In a brazen incident this morning, a man with one leg allegedly stole a marked South African Police Service (SAPS) vehicle from the Umhlali police station. After an hour-long joyride, the suspect was apprehended at a nearby beach. Authorities report that the circumstances surrounding the theft remain unclear, though preliminary information suggests that officers were

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Not enough prisoners have access to work and training opportunities

Work and skills training opportunities are crucial to rehabilitation, but fewer than 7% of sentenced inmates in South Africa’s prisons access them. There are also concerns that the pay rate is too low. Programmes on offer include agriculture, both livestock and vegetables, and production workshops like cabinet making, upholstery, baking, and garment making. These programmes

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