Madlanga explains why Witness F won’t testify in partial camera

Commission Chairperson Retired Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga Commission Chairperson Retired Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga has explained why Sergeant Fannie Nkosi, previously identified as Witness F, will no longer be testifying in a partial camera.    Sergeant Nkosi has been identified before the Commission by Crime Intelligence Head General Dumisani Khumalo through CCTV footage at the home of murder accused Katiso “KT” Molefe.   He was also identified by…

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COSATU rejects proposals to liquidate the South African Post Office

South African Post Office (SAPO). The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) has rejected proposals to liquidate the South African Post Office (SAPO).   The Labour Federation has accused the post office’s Business Rescue Practitioners (BRPs) of further crippling the institution and failing its employees.   The union is calling for the removal of the BRPs and wants…

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Steenhuisen to lead a foot and mouth vaccination drive in Polokwane

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen during foot and mouth vaccination drive Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen is set to lead a foot and mouth vaccination drive in Polokwane, Limpopo.   The vaccination of cattle will be conducted at the ZZ2 Kareebosch farm outside Polokwane.   The department says the campaign is part of the government’s efforts to prevent the spread of the disease.   The…

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Limpopo on high alert after renewed heavy flooding

The Limpopo government is on high alert after renewed flooding in the province following heavy rain over the weekend. The worst affected areas are the Vhembe, Mopani and Waterberg districts where low-lying bridges have been washed away. Mudslides along the R523 between Khalavha and Sibasa and damage to the R33 in Waterberg have been reported….

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Simelane concerned over Mbeki, Zuma’s alleged inaction in TRC cases

Thembi Simelane is the sister of slain anti-apartheid activist Nokuthula Simelane. Families of apartheid-era victims have lashed out at former Presidents, saying that it’s deeply troubling that former presidents Thabo Mbeki and Jacob Zuma appear to have stalled prosecutions of apartheid-era crimes identified in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) report. Former president Mbeki is…

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