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Seven family members killed in Mandeni to be cremated

Rest in peace on tombstone. The seven members of one family who were killed in Newark, Mandeni, on the KwaZulu-Natal north coast will be cremated this Sunday Businessman Alan Monswamy, his wife, their two children and three other family members were kidnapped, stabbed and shot on Tuesday. Their bodies were discovered 200 kilometres from their…

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SA marks Freedom Day with eyes on progress and hurdles

South Africa marks Freedom Day on 27 April, commemorating more than three decades since the country’s first democratic elections in 1994. This year’s observance takes place under the theme: “Freedom and the Rule of Law: Thirty Years of Democratic Citizenship”, with national celebrations set to be held in Bloemfontein in the Free State. Freedom Day…

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Major progress on AI policy, public consultations continue: Malatsi

Artificial Intelligence seen in this illustration. Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi says the government has made major strides in formalising the artificial intelligence (AI) policy in the country. The policy aims to encourage digital innovation while ensuring ethics and managing AI-related risks. Malatsi says government and stakeholders are currently holding consultations on the…

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Mashaba reiterates call for undocumented migrants to go home

File: ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba briefs the media. Action SA leader Herman Mashaba has reiterated his stance that undocumented migrants should go back to their countries of origin. He addressed party supporters and members in eMalahleni Mpumalanga where he also introduced the party’s mayoral candidate for the Nkangala district, Mary Phadi.  Mashaba says illegal migration puts significant strain on the delivery of basic services….

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Dhlamini returns to the Madlanga Commission

Deputy Chief of Police at the Tshwane Metro Police Department, Umashi Dhlamini. Suspended deputy police chief at the Tshwane Metropolitan Police Department (TMPD), Umashi Dhlamini, is expected to return to the Madlanga Commission in Pretoria on Friday, On Thursday, Major Lebogang Phiri from the Roads Policing division at the TMPD testified that although he knows…

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Parly’s Portfolio Committee on Police expresses confidence in Dimpane

Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane announced as appointed Acting National Police Commissioner at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on April 23, 2026. Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Police has expressed confidence in the newly appointed Acting National Police Commissioner General Puleng Dimpane. Dimpane was appointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday. Her appointment follows the placement of…

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Madlanga Commission examines messages between Dhlamini, Nkosi

Deputy Chief of Police at the Tshwane Metro Police Department, Umashi Dhlamini. The Madlanga Commission has examined text messages between suspended Tshwane Metro Police Deputy Chief, Umashi Dhlamini and Sergeant Fannie Nkosi. Evidence before the Commission suggests that Dhlamini allegedly used Nkosi as an intermediary to communicate with suspended Tshwane CFO, Gareth Mnisi. It’s further alleged…

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