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CRIME STATS

Police Minister says most kidnappings are orchestrated in prisons

This was revealed during the release of the third quarter crime statistics for 2024/2025

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ZANZOU NIGHTCLUB

One suspect linked to the Zanzou nightclub incident arrested

Police confirmed they are investigating various offences, including assault, assault GBH, crimen injuria and kidnapping

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ILLEGAL

Zanzou not authorised to operate as a nightclub

It was further revealed that the security company used by the nightclub is not compliant with PSiRA standards

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FLOODS

Six die in KZN floods

Three family members lost their lives when their house collapsed on them while another three died due to a mudslide

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BUDGET SPEECH

Ramaphosa confirms postponement of budget speech was caused by disagreements

However, he reassured citizens that this move was in their best interest

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ZANZOU

City of Tshwane has obtained 45 videos associated with abuse of patrons at ZanZou

The Gauteng Liquor Board has also suspended the club’s liquor licence pending police investigations

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TRAGEDY

Patient burns to death in hospital after allegedly lighting a cigarette

The patient who was admitted to hospital on Friday was in isolation due to his medical condition

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SPAZA SHOPS

R500-million small business funding only for South Africans

COGTA Minister said foreign nationals are required to have R5 million to invest in SA to start a businesses

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RE-BUILDING

ANC NWC ropes in veterans to save KZN and Gauteng

Provincial secretaries Bheki Mtolo and TK Nciza have been removed from the newly reconfigured provincial structures

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ASSAULT

Three victims linked to Pretoria night club torture incident open cases

The police have since launched a manhunt for eight foreign national suspects in connection with the attack

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BUDGET SPEECH

Political parts set out expectations ahead of budget speech

MASHABA: South Africans cannot be expected to shoulder higher taxes while state corruption and mismanagement continue

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CRIME

Death of Imam Muhsin Hendricks described as tragic loss to South Africa

Hendricks, the first openly gay Imam was gunned down on Saturday in Gqeberha, while attending a wedding

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GAUTRAIN

Gauteng Transport MEC says they are working hard to restore Gautrain services in Rosebank

This after a private property drilled a borehole into the tunnel causing water and sand to pass through

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GBV

Police hunt for sergeant who allegedly killed wife on Valentines Day

The sergeant who fled the scene after the murder is on the run with his 10-year-old son

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STILFONTEIN

Police urge families of illegal miners who died in Stilfontein to come foward

The police said the number of families coming forward remains low with only 35 zama zamas identified

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COURT

Matter against alleged Usindiso building arsonist postponed

Sthembiso Mdlalose is facing 76 counts of murder, 86 of attempted murder and arson

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SANDF

The bodies of 14 fallen soldiers handed over to their families

Ramaphosa commended the fallen soldiers’ bravery and selflessness on their mission to restore peace in the DRC

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DISMISSAL

Mpumalanga Public Works deputy director dismissed over PPE tender corruption

He was among senior management officials who awarded multi-million Rand tenders to suppliers who never rendered services

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SANDF

Bodies of SANDF soldiers killed in DRC back home

The memorial service and handover of their remains to their families will take place tonight

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ARREST

Hawks nab suspect linked to steroid drug lab in Western Cape

The police said the arrest is from a tip-off received in January 2023

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