General Shibiri admits using personal phone to contact ‘Cat’ Matlala

Controversial businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala Suspended head of organised crime, General Richard Shibiri, has admitted that he used his personal phone to communicate with attempted murder accused, Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala. General Shibiri is testifying before the Madlanga Commission, responding to allegations of having close links to alleged criminal syndicate members. Shibiri also told the Commission…

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WTA Tour players divided over five-set idea

Iga Swiatek says longer sets are “a weird approach in a world where everything is becoming faster.” Players on the WTA Tour offered a ​range of opinions on Tuesday on the idea of women’s matches becoming best-of-five sets from ‌the quarter-finals onward at Grand Slam events, a concept backed by newly-named USTA CEO Craig Tiley….

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KZN survey shows voter confidence in government is declining: IEC

KwaZulu-Natal provincial electoral officer, Ntombifuthi Masinga. KwaZulu-Natal Provincia Electoral Officer Ntombifuthi Masinga says a recent survey has shown that voters’ have lost confidence in government and institutions associated with the state. Masinga was speaking at an Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) workshop which is being held in Durban, ahead of the local government elections set to…

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NZ captain recognises Proteas’ threat in World Cup semifinal

South Africa’s Aiden Markram celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of India’s Ishan Kishan, caught out by Ryan Rickelton. New Zealand captain Mitch Santner has admitted the Proteas are a massive threat to their hopes of reaching the ICC T20 World Cup final, but remains optimistic ahead of Wednesday’s semifinal. The two teams will…

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Parliament credits Lekota for role in establishing NCOP

Mosiuoa Lekota waves to supporters Parliament has paid tribute to former Congress of the People (COPE) leader Mosiuoa Lekota, describing him as a principled leader who helped shape South Africa’s democratic institutions. Spokesperson Moloto Mothapo says Lekota played a pivotal role in establishing the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) and advancing constitutional governance in the…

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Shibiri denies institutional capture claims at SAPS

Suspended SAPS Head of Organised Crime Richard Shibiri. Suspended South African Police Services (SAPS) Head of Organised Crime, Richard Shibiri, says he has no knowledge of institutional capture of the police. He has been accused of interfering with the investigation into the killing of Vereeniging engineer Armand Swart. This is due to his suspected links…

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