Xavier Radio Ug News 24 7

Suspended head of organised crime, General Richard Shibiri, has admitted that he used his personal phone to communicate with attempted murder accused, Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala. General Shibiri is testifying before the Madlanga Commission, responding to allegations of having close links to alleged criminal syndicate members. Shibiri also told the Commission that he occasionally deletes messages on his phone, but not …

KwaZulu-Natal Provincia Electoral Officer Ntombifuthi Masinga says a recent survey has shown that voters’ have lost confidence in government and institutions associated with the state. Masinga was speaking at an Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) workshop which is being held in Durban, ahead of the local government elections set to be held at the end of the year. The workshop brought …

Türkiye said that NATO air defences destroyed a ballistic missile fired from Iran as it headed into Turkish airspace on Wednesday, marking the first time the alliance member has been drawn into the expanding Middle East conflict. It was unclear where the missile was headed, but a NATO spokesperson said the trans-Atlantic defence bloc condemned Iran’s targeting of Türkiye and that …

The High Court in Cape town has postponed to Monday next week the case of alleged underworld crime boss, Jerome Booysen and 11 co-accused. This after his defence attorney, Advocate Amanda Nel took ill. This is the fifth week of cross-examination of the state witness, known as Mr X. The defence counsel has been dealing with the statements of Mr …

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the International Relations Department is in the process of identifying a number of South Africans who are trapped in the Middle East. This follows the escalation violence in the region. Ramaphosa says government is committed to ensuring that South Africans who are stranded are brought home safely. He was speaking on the sidelines of the 18-th …

by AdminMarch 4, 2026March 4, 20260 Share0 By Robert Segawa Shock has gripped Kololo Junior School in Wakiso Town Council, Wakiso District, after a 14-year-old Primary Five pupil was found dead in the school dormitory in an apparent suicide. The deceased has been identified as Kiseka John Terry, a Primary Five pupil of the …

By Robert Segawa Crime intelligence officers, working jointly with sister security agencies, have intensified operations against a motorcycle theft network operating under Nsangi Police Division in Wakiso District. The ongoing nationwide crackdown follows a surge in incidents captured on CCTV footage, showing boda boda riders being attacked and robbed of their motorcycles by organised gangs moving on motorcycles and armed …

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies …

 Britain needs to keep a cool head over the conflict in the Middle East to address the public’s concerns about escalation, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Wednesday. Starmer was speaking after US President Donald Trump heaped fresh criticism on his leadership over Britain’s limited support for US strikes on Iran. “I know the whole country is worried about the potential for escalation,” …

Parliament has paid tribute to former Congress of the People (COPE) leader Mosiuoa Lekota, describing him as a principled leader who helped shape South Africa’s democratic institutions. Spokesperson Moloto Mothapo says Lekota played a pivotal role in establishing the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) and advancing constitutional governance in the early years of democracy. “The presiding officers of Parliament have …

Suspended South African Police Services (SAPS) Head of Organised Crime, Richard Shibiri, says he has no knowledge of institutional capture of the police. He has been accused of interfering with the investigation into the killing of Vereeniging engineer Armand Swart. This is due to his suspected links to alleged underworld kingpin Katiso “KT” Molefe. Molefe is one of four people …

The Ndimande brothers, accused of murdering rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his friend Tebello “Tibz” Motshoane – in a dramatic turnaround – informed the Durban Magistrate’s Court that they plan to apply for bail. Siyabonga and Malusi Ndimande, through their lawyer, made the submission to court after earlier indicating that they wouldn’t seek bail. He also indicated that he would …

Mojtaba Khamenei, the powerful son of Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, is alive and favoured to emerge as his father’s successor, two Iranian sources told Reuters on Wednesday. Even as new explosions rang out in Tehran, huge crowds of mourners were expected in the streets later on Wednesday ​to grieve the elder Khamenei, 86, killed by Israeli forces in …

Former National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Director of Public Prosecutions Advocate, Anton Ackerman, has described former president Thabo Mbeki’s approach to the investigation and prosecution of Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) cases as manipulative. He was testifying before the TRC Cases Inquiry in Newtown, Johannesburg. The Inquiry is probing alleged efforts or attempts to stop the prosecution and investigation of apartheid-era …

Gauteng Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC, Jacob Mamabolo, has condemned what he describes as the politicisation of the water crisis in the province. Mamabolo says access to water is a basic human right and should not be used for political point-scoring. He has urged political parties and community leaders to stop spreading divisive rhetoric that could heighten public anxiety. …