LIVE: Senzo Meyiwa Trial – 13 November 2025
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria. Live proceedings below:
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Chief of Staff in Mchunu’s office Nkabinde expected at Ad Hoc Committee on Thursday
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Lt General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi to hold a media briefing in Durban
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Western Cape pastors to protest against proposed church regulations
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Markets react positively to MTBPS
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Lekompo musician set to appear in court for attempted murder
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