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(Photo: @Miz_Ruraltarain / X) Police in the North West are investigating six criminal cases after three employees of a fiber installation company were allegedly attacked by members of the community in Lethabong. The incident took place on Friday afternoon, 5 June 2026. Three men, between 31 and 32 years old, were apparently stopped and assaulted by community members. Two of the victims sustained serious injuries and were taken to a local hospital for treatment. According to preliminary information, the victims were also apparently detained by force. A case of kidnapping was consequently filed. The men were also robbed of their…
The Manager of Durban, Mr. Musa Mbhele, has commented for the first time on allegations that there are women who hire them for sex.Mbhele was speaking at a press conference at Hillcrest. There were also businessmen who accused him of not paying them.First of all, Mbhele complained about some people who he said have painted him badly by spreading false reports that he is hiring for sex. This is something that he said tarnishes his reputation and hurts his family.He said he does not feel well as he is a religious man who goes to the service, and asked how…
Pres. Cyril Ramaphosa (Foto: Siyabulela Duda / GCIS) Pres. In a live address on Sunday evening, Cyril Ramaphosa announced a five-point plan to curb illegal immigration, with stricter law enforcement, better border control, action against corruption, revised immigration laws and greater cooperation with other African countries. His speech comes amid increasing tension over illegal immigration, after recent reports of protests and violence against foreigners, as well as fears among some foreign nationals that they could be removed from South Africa. Also read: Immigrant families flee amid marches against foreigners Ramaphosa acknowledged that South Africans have valid concerns about migration, job…
New law grants president power to use military to clear roadblocks set up amid weeks of anti-government demonstrations.Published On 7 Jun 20267 Jun 2026Bolivia’s legislature has passed a law granting President Rodrigo Paz the authority to use the military to clear roadblocks set up by antigovernment protesters.The legislation passed in Bolivia’s Chamber of Deputies on Sunday following an overnight debate. It had previously been approved by the Senate and was expected to be signed into law by Paz.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list“This law is hereby passed,” announced Roberto Castro, President of the Chamber of Deputies.The military has…
SPEAKER of the KwaZulu-Natal Legislative Assembly, Ms. Nontembeko Boyce, yesterday informed members that Ms. Mbali Shinga is no longer part of the provincial legislature following her expulsion by the National Freedom Party (NFP).Apart from Ms. Boyce’s announcement, the Office of Prime Minister Thami Ntuli also said that Ms. Shinga is no longer a member of the provincial Cabinet, meaning that she has been stripped of the position of Minister of Social Development in the provincial government which is made up of different parties. These announcements came despite the presence of a man who called himself the NFP caucus manager, Mr.…
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It has been wrapped up in the struggle for the throne of Zulu which has been in dispute for a long time.This is the opinion of Advocate Mpumelelo Zikalala of Zikalala Attorneys when he spoke toIt’s the weekend regarding the decision of the Constitutional Court to overturn the side opposing the installation of the King of the Zulu, Misuzulu ka Zwelithini.The struggle for the throne of Zulu started after King Goodwill Zwelithini asked Bhekuzulu in 2021.Those who opposed the appointment of Zwelithini’s Silo Misuzulu included Ntwana Mbonisi, Vulindlela and Mathuba. They complained that the King’s appointment was not in line…
POLICE in KwaZulu-Natal have issued a serious warning that people who do not engage in acts of promoting violence in the community using social media.This comes after the spread of protests against illegal immigrants. According to KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson, Colonel Robert Netshiunda, people should refrain from posting recorded voice messages on social media, forwarding to others that have been posted or making statements that will incite violence.Netshiunda said that although the province has seen protests grow rapidly in different areas, it has always been peaceful.”The police have seen messages posted on social media that are defiant, and they have also…
(Foto: Shutterstock) A total of 15,888 suspects were arrested nationwide in the past year in connection with crimes against children, while 2,773 were found guilty. The South African Police Service (SAPS) says these figures are part of its ongoing efforts, together with various stakeholders, to combat crimes against children and bring perpetrators to justice. The SAPS released the figures as Child Protection Month draws to a close. The police say that this campaign has focused on awareness, prevention and targeted action in the past month to protect children from abuse, exploitation, neglect, human trafficking and other forms of violence. The…
A Free State police officer and three other people died following today’s incident.The 47-year-old police officer, who was working in Hennenman as a Rural Safety Coordinator, said that he had just entered work and went out to search for his girlfriend on Saturday afternoon. After not finding it in one place, he went with the girlfriend’s uncle to another, where Abe’s family members attended the ceremony.Police said a dispute broke out after it was reported that the woman was missing. The policeman is said to have opened fire and killed the girl’s mother, her uncle and a 25-year-old woman. Two…