Social media hampered search for Joshlin Smith: Lombard

Investigating officer Captain Wesley Lombard testifies before the Western Cape High Court sitting at Saldanha Bay on 27 March 2025. 2 minutes The investigating officer in the Joshlin Smith kidnapping and human trafficking case is expected to continue to testify this morning in the Western Cape High Court sitting at Saldanha Bay. Captain Wesley Lombard has been testifying for the state in the case in…

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Gautrain looking at different ways to grow its commuter base

The Gautrain, Marlboro station 1 minute The Gautrain Management Agency is looking at different ways to make its service more affordable to the public. This is in response to declining commuter numbers, which the agency ascribes to the work-from-home and hybrid models that companies implemented during COVID-19. The agency says it is also considering extending…

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ANC reaches out to BOSA in bid to secure crucial budget votes

The Standing Committee on Appropriations Chairperson and BOSA leader, Mmusi Maimane delivers pre-budget remarks at Parliament in Cape Town on March 10, 2025. 2 minutes Build One South Africa (BOSA) has confirmed that the African National Congress (ANC) has approached the party to request a meeting on the national budget, which Parliament is set to…

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Mahlobo announces SIU partnership to root out corruption

2 minutes The Water and Sanitation Department’s deputy minister, David Mahlobo, says there are ongoing engagements with the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to establish an anti-corruption forum. This is viewed as a major step in addressing widespread corruption in the sector. Stakeholders are meeting to discuss critical water issues at the Water and Sanitation Indaba…

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Impersonation of police in KZN attributed to poor SAPS management

Police in uniform at a crime scene. 2 minutes The KwaZulu-Natal violence monitor, Mary de Haas, has attributed ongoing criminal impersonations of police officers to poor management in the South African Police Services. Authorities in the province have raised serious concerns over the issue. This also follows an increase in illegal activities, including robberies at homes, particularly…

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