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The African National Congress’s 1st Deputy Secretary-General Nomvula Mokonyane says the late Congress of the People (COPE) co-founder  Mosiuoa ‘Terror’ Lekota believed in democracy and accountability. She was speaking at Lekota’s memorial service at the Regina Mundi Catholic Church in Soweto, Johannesburg, on Wednesday. The service was attended by some of his luminaries from his former political homes, the Black …

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-12-march-2026/

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-14/

The EACOP route Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The compensation of persons affected by the East African Crude Oil Pipeline project (EACOP) stands at 98 per cent completion, according to the Director Economic and National Content Monitoring at the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU), Peninah Aheebwa. The revelation follows concerns raised by Kalungu West County MP, Joseph Ssewungu on …

Lawmakers in Senegal on Wednesday endorsed a new bill doubling the maximum ‌prison term for same-sex sexual acts and criminalising any efforts to promote homosexuality. The vote with 135 in favour, zero against and three abstentions is the final step in adopting the legislation, which was a campaign promise of the ​government that came to power in 2024, led by …

Orlando Pirates returned to the top of the Betway Premiership after a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Richards Bay at the Orlando Amstel Arena in Soweto on Wednesday evening. The result keeps the Buccaneers level on points with Mamelodi Sundowns, but they edge ahead thanks to a superior goal difference. Pirates, chasing the league title, fielded a full-strength lineup, boosted by …

Olive Birungi Lumonya, Deputy Director General at UCAA (2nd R) speaks on the panel at the just-concluded PRAU Women’s Day event Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Public Relations Association of Uganda (PRAU) has held an event that brought together female professionals from across sectors to reflect on their journeys, share experiences, and discuss how to strike a healthy balance …

Commissioner Adv Sandile Khumalo has raised concerns at the Madlanga Commission that top police officials appear to have close relations with members of criminal syndicates. His comments follow suspended Police’s Organised Crime Head Richard Shibiri’s testimony that he and attempted murder accused Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala had a cordial relationship. Shibiri has testified that Matlala lent him R 70 000 to …

Shares in Asia fell broadly on Thursday, as oil ​prices leapt 9% to above $100 a barrel on reports of more ships being hit in Gulf waters and the closure of oil terminals – ‌a jump that promises to fuel inflation and push borrowing costs higher worldwide. Investors took little comfort from the International Energy Agency’s plan to release 400 …

Iran set ablaze two tankers in Iraqi waters as it stepped up attacks on oil and transport facilities across the Middle East, warning the world should be ready for oil at $200 a barrel in defiance of President Donald Trump’s claim that the US had already won the war. Unleashed with joint US and Israeli air strikes on Iran almost …

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The defence lawyer in the case of six people accused in a series of alleged insurance-related murders linked to former police officer Rachel Kutumela says his clients will apply for bail at their next court appearance. The case of Shokane siblings Thomas and William, David Kutumela, Damaris Selepe, traditional healer Benedictor Mataba, and Martha Ruiters was postponed to March 25 …

The Madlanga Commission has heard how suspended organised crime head Major-General Richard Shibiri did not need a loan from alleged cartel member Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala to fix his son’s vehicle. Evidence Leader, Advocate Thabang Pooe, has put it to Shibiri that he had money in his account to pay for his son’s vehicle repairs. Shibiri has testified that Matlala lent …

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FIFA has slashed more than $100 million from its operating budget for this summer’s World Cup in North America, The Athletic reported. In its annual report in 2024, FIFA’s projected budget for the 2023-26 cycle included $1.12 billion for operational expenses out of a total budget of $3.756 billion. The $1.12 billion included $280 million for technical services, $159 million …