Over 280 KZN traditional leaders become Commissioners of Oaths

Confirmation of 288 Amakhosi as Commissioners of Oaths at the Archie Gumede Conference Centre. KwaZulu-Natal rural communities will no longer have to travel long distances to certify documents, after over 280 traditional leaders have been empowered to be Commissioners of Oaths.  288 amakhosi were officially confirmed by KZN Premier Thami Ntuli to perform this duty and given…

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Ad Hoc Committee on justice system probe gets extension until March

The Ad Hoc Committee probing allegations of criminal infiltration, corruption and political interference in the country’s criminal justice system under way at Parliament in Cape Town The work of the Ad Hoc committee probing allegations of criminal infiltration, corruption and political interference in the criminal justice system has now been extended to the 31st of…

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Northern Cape Mental Hospital fraud case transferred to high court

Northern Cape Mental Health Hospital. The Kimberley Magistrate’s Court has transferred the R51 million tender fraud case in the Northern Cape to the high court for pre-trial in April. Nine accused are allegedly linked to tender fraud for the construction of the Northern Cape Mental Hospital. They face fraud, corruption and money laundering charges, amongst others. The accused, who include…

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Emfuleni ANC Mayor Sipho Radebe defies party order to resign

Emfuleni Local Municipality Mayor Sipho Radebe. Mayor of Emfuleni local municipality in Gauteng and African National Congress (ANC) member Sipho Radebe says he remains the mayor and will not resign. This follows allegations that the ANC’s Sedibeng regional executive committee instructed Radebe to resign. Radebe has told SABC News that he is engaging his party. “You…

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Amber-Lee Hughes’ sentencing adjourned till Wednesday

Amber-Lee Hughes in the dock Sentencing arguments against convicted child rapist and murderer, Amber-Lee Hughes, have been adjourned in the High Court in Johannesburg. The 26-year-old former pre-school teacher was expected to take the stand but her defence told the court they were unable to consult with her. Last year, Hughes was convicted of raping…

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Illegal connections cost Eskom R7 billion in Gauteng: Qithi

FILE | Electricity pylons. Eskom in Gauteng says it has lost close to R7 billion in revenue due to electricity theft and illegal connections. Three farmers and an Eskom employee are expected to appear in the Randfontein Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday for their bail applications. The four suspects stand accused of meter tampering on farms…

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