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Read More »Shibiri’s testimony highlights police fear of criminal syndicates
Suspended police head of organised crime Richard Shibiri will continue to testify before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria on Friday. On Thursday, commission Chairperson Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga raised concerns that some of the country’s top police officers were afraid of mentioning those alleged to be part of criminal syndicates. WATCH | SABC News reporter Canny Maphanga wraps up …
Read More »Police presence bolstered in Kalksteenfontein after shooting incident
Police presence has been bolstered in the Kalksteenfontein area near Bishop Lavis on the Cape Flats. This follows a shooting incident in which three people were killed and four others wounded in the area on Thursday night. The incident is suspected to be gang-related. Two of the deceased victims are elderly men. Police spokesperson, Novela Potelwa, says Western Cape police …
Read More »LIVE: Senzo Meyiwa Murder Trial | 13 March 2026
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria. LIVE STREAM: www.sabcnews.com, https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/live-senzo-meyiwa-murder-trial-13-march-2026/
Read More »LIVE: The Ad Hoc Committee continues
The Ad Hoc Committee probing allegations of wrongdoing in the police service continues. Members of Parliament are expected to hear from members of the public. LIVE STREAMS: www.sabcnews.com, https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/live-the-ad-hoc-committee-continues/
Read More »LIVE: Madlanga Commission of Inquiry | 13 March 2026
The Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System, also known as the Madlanga Commission, continues hearing witness testimony. LIVE STREAM: www.sabcnews.com, https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/live-madlanga-commission-of-inquiry-13-march-2026/
Read More »LIVE: TRC Cases | Khampepe Commission of Inquiry
The TRC Cases Inquiry, probing alleged efforts to stall the investigation and prosecution of apartheid-era perpetrators, is taking place in Newtown, Johannesburg. LIVE STREAM: www.sabcnews.com, https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/live-trc-cases-khampepe-commission-of-inquiry-15/
Read More »MTN Uganda profit jumps to Shs 678.8bn as data, fintech drive growth
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As Uganda’s digital economy gathers pace, MTN Uganda says demand for connectivity and digital financial services continued to drive growth in 2025, underlining the expanding role telecommunications companies now play in the country’s economic life. For the year ended December 31, the telecoms operator reported service revenue of Shs3.6 trillion, a 13.4% increase from the …
Read More »UDM requests parliament to accord late Lekota appropriate recognition
The United Democratic Movement (UDM) says it has written to National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza to request that Parliament accords the late Congress of the People (COPE) leader Mosiuoa Lekota appropriate recognition. The party says that as the founding chairperson of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP), Parliament could organise activities to honour Lekota. Lekota died in a hospital in …
Read More »Kitende, St Mark Kayunga Face Tough Tests in Buganda Schools Round of 16
By Kayiira Jackson The round of 16 fixtures for the Buganda Schools Sports Competitions boys’ football championship have been confirmed following a draw conducted this morning at Kawanda Secondary School. The knockout stage will see several traditional football powerhouses battle for places in the quarterfinals, with St Mark Kayunga and St Mary’s Kitende headlining the fixtures. St Mark Kayunga will …
Read More »Self-incrimination concerns raised as Chetty heads to Ad Hoc
Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee will today hear the evidence of four witnesses who are members of the public. The committee is investigating allegations of criminal infiltration, corruption and political interference in the justice system. Friday’s four public submissions follow that of Kishene Chetty. Members of the committee expressed mixed views about Kishene’s evidence. They were concerned that it was about …
Read More »Three Phala Phala farm theft accused back in court
The three people accused of stealing 580 000 US dollars from President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala farm will be back at the Modimolle Regional Court in Limpopo today. In the previous hearing, the state’s 21st witness testified. The theft happened in February 2020. The investigating officer is expected to continue on the witness stand. The officer has obtained the statements …
Read More »Maritime traffic expected to surge across South African seas
The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) says it is closely observing the developments in the Middle East and their potential impact on global shipping routes. SAMSA CEO, Dennis Mqadi, says they are equipped to support all vessels choosing to navigate past South Africa’s coastline. This as they anticipate a possible increase in maritime traffic. Mqadi also says they are …
Read More »Besigye threatens to boycott trial over fast-tracked prosecution case
Left to Right : Captain Denis Oola, Dr Kizza Besigye and Obeid Lutale Appearing Before the Court Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A dispute over delayed evidence disclosure and an application by the prosecution to conceal the identities of key witnesses dominated proceedings in the treason case involving jailed opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye at the High Court Criminal …
Read More »Three killed, four wounded in Kalksteenfontein mass shooting
Three people have been killed and four others wounded in a mass shooting in Kalksteenfontein near Bishop Lavis on the Cape Flats. The shooting incident follows another incident in which two people were killed in the same area earlier this week. Chairperson of the Bishop Lavis Crime Prevention Forum, Graham Lindhorst, has called on law enforcement to intervene in the …
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