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Member of the Gauteng Organised Crime unit, Sergeant Fannie Nkosi, has been questioned about Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s relationship with suspended deputy national police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya.   Nkosi has told evidence leader Adv Matthew Chaskalson that Lieutenant-General Sibiya is fond of the KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner.  This is despite evidence presented before the Commission suggesting that both Generals Mkhwanazi and Sibiya do not get …

The case against Bellarmine Mugabe, son of the late former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, and his co-accused, Tobias Matonhodze, has been postponed to next Tuesday by the Alexandra Regional Court. The pair face charges of attempted murder, defeating the ends of justice, unlawful possession of a firearm, and contravening the Immigration Act, following the alleged shooting of Mugabe’s gardener in …

Political analyst Dr Lilly Phokontsi says for the Congress of the People (COPE) to resuscitate, it needs to work on its policy and ensure it addresses South Africa’s current challenges. This follows COPE’s Co-founder and leader, Mosiuoa ‘Terror’ Lekota’s burial in Bloemfontein on Saturday. Teboho Loate is currently serving as the acting party leader. In the 2024 elections, COPE received …

The Independent Policing Union of South Africa (IPUSA) has called for the implementation of exit vetting. This follows the arrest of a former Special Task Force member, Matipandile Sotheni, for the murder of former Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) officer and whistleblower Marius van der Merwe, also known as Witness D. Van der Merwe was killed outside his home in …

The National African Federated Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NAFCOC) in the Free State says that addressing joblessness and promoting economic growth should be among the province’s top priorities.   The chamber says small businesses in the province are being stifled in operations due to government late payments.   These comments come ahead of the tabling of the provincial budget …

Experts are calling for more community involvement to fight against the scourge of tuberculosis (TB) in South Africa. March marks TB Awareness month under the theme, “Yes! We Can End TB! Led by countries, Powered by people”. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), South Africa’s multi-pronged efforts have led to a 53% reduction in TB incidence rate since 2015, …

Former United States (US) Open champion Emma Raducanu has pulled out of the Miami Open as she continues her recovery from illness, the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) said on Monday. British number one Raducanu, who enjoyed a run to the quarter-finals in Florida last year, had been given a bye into the second round. The 23-year-old has struggled with form …

National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola will appear before the Ad Hoc committee looking into concerns around national security today. Masemola first appeared before the committee in October last year, as its second witness. LIVE STREAM:  www.sabcnews.com, https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/live-gen-fannie-masemola-appears-before-the-ad-hoc-committee/

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-17-march-2026/

Multiple blasts on Monday struck Maiduguri city, capital of Nigeria’s insurgency-hit northeastern state of Borno, with several people feared killed, the state governor and residents said. Videos circulating ​online showed emergency responders at a Maiduguri hospital attending to injured people, ​some with torn and bloodied clothes. Reuters could not immediately verify ⁠the videos. Borno state Governor Babagana Zulum, in a …

The South African Women’s Cricket Team (Proteas Women) bounced back to level the five-match T20 International series against New Zealand in Hamilton. The Proteas Women beat the White Ferns by 18 runs at Seddon Park. The visitors, who chose to bat first, posted 177 for the loss of five wickets. Opening batter Tazmin Brits top scored with 53, but it …

Two people have been shot and killed in a suspected taxi-related incident in Delft on the Cape Flats.   Police officers responded to the scene, near the Palm taxi rank, where the bodies of a man and woman were found with multiple gunshot wounds.   Police spokesperson, Wesley Twigg, says preliminary reports indicate that unknown suspects opened fire on the victims while …

Eskom will implement an average electricity tariff hike of 8.7% for the 2026/27 financial year following approval by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa). The adjustment will take effect from April 1 for customers who purchase electricity directly from Eskom. The increase in tariffs is expected to place additional pressure on households and businesses, which are already struggling …

The Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System, also known as the Madlanga Commission, continues with the cross-examination of Sergeant Fannie Nkosi. LIVE STREAM:  www.sabcnews.com, https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/live-madlanga-commission-of-inquiry-17-march-2026/

Bellarmine Mugabe and his co-accused are appearing at the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court in Johannesburg. The pair was arrested following a shooting incident at the Mugabe residency in Hyde Park, Johannesburg, that left a gardener in hospital. LIVE STREAM:  www.sabcnews.com, https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/live-bellarmine-mugabe-and-co-accused-appear-in-court/