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SAPS Brigadier Rachel Matjeng Dismissed Over R228 Million Scandal

PRETORIA, Gauteng — SAPS Brigadier Rachel Matjeng has been officially dismissed from the South African Police Service following her implication in a R228 million scandal. The dismissal is the result of a concluded internal disciplinary process where the senior officer was found guilty on multiple counts of serious misconduct. These charges stem directly from her […]

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Acting SAPS Commissioner Puleng Dimpane Welcomes Dismissal of Brigadier Rachel Matjeng

PRETORIA, Gauteng — In a major shakeup within the South African Police Service (SAPS), Brigadier Rachel Matjeng has been officially dismissed from her position, effective June 30, 2026. The dismissal of Rachel Matjeng marks a significant milestone in the force’s ongoing crackdown on internal corruption, specifically concerning her illicit relationship with notorious alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi

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South Africa Increases Sardine Total Allowable Catch by 6,000 Tonnes

PRETORIA — In a move designed to safeguard the commercial fishing industry, the government has officially increased the sardine total allowable catch for areas west of Cape Agulhas by 6,000 tonnes. The adjustment, announced by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, raises the regional quota from its previous limit of 30,500 tonnes to

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Eastern Cape Illegal Immigration Protests Spark 208 Arrests as Premier Condemns Vigilantism

EASTERN CAPE — Exactly 208 suspects have been taken into custody following widespread illegal immigration protests in the Eastern Cape, as authorities launched sweeping law enforcement operations to quell unrest and maintain public order. The recent wave of demonstrations, driven by community frustrations regarding undocumented foreign nationals, prompted a massive security deployment across the region.

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Major General Leseja Senona Resigns as Hawks KZN Head Amid Madlanga Commission Probe

DURBAN, KWA-ZULU NATAL — Major General Leseja Senona has resigned with immediate effect as the head of the Hawks in KwaZulu-Natal, marking a sudden exit for the senior officer amidst ongoing scrutiny from the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. The abrupt departure of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) provincial leader comes as the Commission

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Over 8,000 Malawian Nationals Stranded at Musina Showgrounds Amid Border Processing Delays

MUSINA, LIMPOPO — Thousands of Malawian nationals are currently stranded and sheltering at the Musina Showgrounds near the Beitbridge border, facing severe humanitarian conditions as they await crucial exit documents and biometric verification from the Department of Home Affairs. The massive influx of migrants arrived in Musina on Monday, initially spending the night sleeping on the

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Ekurhuleni Anti-Illegal Immigration Protests: Residents Detain Suspected Undocumented Migrants

Germiston, Gauteng – The ongoing anti-illegal immigration protests in Ekurhuleni have escalated into chaotic scenes, with local residents actively intercepting suspected undocumented foreign nationals and escorting them directly to law enforcement. As these demonstrations continue to spread across the country, authorities and community leaders are issuing growing calls for the marches to remain strictly peaceful.

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‘Not Xenophobia’: March and March Movement Defends South Africa Immigration Protests

South Africa — Anti-illegal immigration protests have grown significantly across South Africa, with thousands of demonstrators marching nationwide in what organizers describe as a call for economic justice and border enforcement. Police have strengthened their presence throughout the country, with heavy law enforcement contingents escorting the processions. Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, spokesperson for the March and March movement,

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Police Deploy Rubber Bullets as Anti-Migrant Protests Escalate in Germiston

GERMISTON, Gauteng — Law enforcement officers fired rubber bullets to contain escalating tensions during anti-migrant protests in Germiston, where residents took the law into their own hands to forcibly evict foreign nationals. The volatile situation prompted police to deploy rubber bullets to disperse the crowds and restore order. Reports from the scene indicate that the discharge

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South Africa Anti-Immigration Protests: March and March Leads Nationwide Demonstrations Against Undocumented Migrants

JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG — Thousands of demonstrators have taken to the streets across South Africa for a series of coordinated anti-immigration protests, demanding that undocumented migrants leave the country. The nationwide demonstrations, largely spearheaded by the March and March organization, have seen massive crowds gathering in Johannesburg, Durban, and the Eastern Cape. With heightened security deployments and

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