SAPS condemns alleged tribalist slur against KZN spokesperson

KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson, Robert Netshiunda. The South African Police Service (SAPS) has strongly condemned an outburst allegedly by a woman outside a police station in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, in which she called a police spokesperson a derogatory name usually referring to foreign nationals from Africa. When KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson, Robert Netshiunda didn’t speak to her in…

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Musetti retires as Djokovic advances to Australian Open semifinals

Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti with Serbia’s Novak Djokovic after retiring from his quarter final match 38-year-old Novak Djokovic’s quest for a record-extending 25th Grand Slam title continued in dramatic circumstances at the Australian Open in Melbourne. His quarterfinal opponent, Italian fifth seed Lorenzo Musetti, was forced to retire after taking a two-set lead. It was a…

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Outgoing NDPP highlights expanded GBV victim support

File: NDPP head Shamila Batohi Outgoing National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Advocate Shamila Batohi, says the authority has expanded support for victims of gender-based violence (GBV) through 66 Thuthuzela Care Centres nationwide, acknowledging that more still needs to be done. Batohi made the remarks during her final media briefing as the NDPP at the…

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Defence witness wraps up his testimony at the Meyiwa trial

Four defence lawyers in Senzo Meyiwa murder trial Defence witness Makhosonke Zungu has wrapped up his testimony at the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial.   Zungu has been testifying at the High Court in Pretoria where five men are on trial for the 2014 murder of the Bafana Bafana captain.   Zungu admitted signing a statement that alleged the accused are known hitmen.  …

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Mengo’s lawyers welcome misconduct findings against Judge Mbenenge

Complainant Andiswa Mengo testifies at the Judicial Conduct Tribunal probing sexual harassment allegations against Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge on January 21, 2025. Lawyers on behalf of Judges’ Secretary, Andiswa Mengo, the complainant in the landmark sexual harassment probe against Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge  say that the misconduct finding against the top…

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DA in the Free State promises voters improved service delivery

Democratic Alliance (DA) Free State Provincial Congress held in Bloemfontein, 31 Jan 2026. The Democratic Alliance’s (DA) Free State leader Doctor Roy Jankielsohn says they have promised voters an improved delivery of basic services. Jankielsohn whose position is uncontested is one of the longest serving members of the party. DA leader John Steenhuisen is expected…

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OUTA questions whether AmaPanyaza are adequately trained

[File image]: Crime Prevention Wardens vehicle. The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) has raised questions on whether the newly regularised crime wardens – commonly known as AmaPanyaza are adequately trained to deal with law enforcement. This follows Justice and Constitutional Development Minister, Mamoloko Kubayi’s announcement on Friday that government had sought a legal framework to…

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TVET colleges should be an option, not a backup: Dube-Ncube

Tshwane South TVET College Higher Education Deputy Minister Nomusa Dube-Ncube has encouraged 2025 matriculants to consider Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges as an option, not a second choice, for further education. She says the country’s economy needs technical and vocational skills to grow. VIDEO | Youth urged to consider TVET colleges —…

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