Two suspects killed in shootout with police in Inanda

A firearm found at the crime scene in Inanda. Two suspects have been killed in a shootout with police in Inanda, north of Durban. KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson Robert Netshiunda says the suspects were wanted for several cases of murder and attempted murder. “Two suspects who were wanted in connection with several cases of murder and…

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uThukela Municipality debt crisis due to poor governance: Hlabisa

Minister Hlabisa and other stakeholders at uThukela District Municipality Cooperative Governance Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa says the financial crisis facing the uThukela District Municipality, in KwaZulu-Natal poses a serious risk to staff salaries being paid, and services being delivered to residents. The uThukela District Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal has cited budget constraints as the reason for its…

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Tensions flare at Madlanga Commission over seating dispute

File: North-West businessman Suliman Carrim Tensions flared at the Madlanga Commission as North-West businessman Suliman Carrim‘s lawyer, Kameel Premhid, clashed with the secretary over seating arrangements. The Commission has resumed after ruling against Carrim’s application to testify in camera. Carrim’s legal counsel had argued that his client had been receiving death threats. However, evidence leader…

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Parliamentary Committee clears Xolile George appointment and pay

File: Secretary to Parliament, Xolile George, Parliament’s Joint Standing Committee on Financial Management has concluded that the appointment and remuneration of Secretary to Parliament, Xolile George, followed proper procedures. George earns a total annual package of approximately four-point-four million rand, which has sparked controversy for exceeding President Cyril Ramaphosa’s salary. Despite concerns, an audit by…

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