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The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria. Defence witness Makhosonke Zungu is expected to continue with his testimony. LIVESTREAM:
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State highlights contradictions in Zungu’s testimony in Meyiwa trial
A board showing the Pretoria High Court. The state in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial says there are clear contradictions between the testimony of Makhosonke Zungu and that of other defence witnesses. Zungu is expected back on the stand at the High Court in Pretoria, where five men are on trial for the 2014 murder…
Police hunt suspects after three shot dead in Gordon’s Bay
Gun bullets seen on top of a table. Western Cape police have launched a manhunt after three men were shot dead in Gordon’s Bay. Police spokesperson Novela Potelwa says the incident is believed to be gang-related. She says unknown gunmen opened fire on the victims in the parking lot of the Gordon’s Bay Mall. Two…
National Government must take over administration of Mafube: Unions
Offices of Mafube Local Municipality. Workers at Mafube Local Municipality in the Free State are calling for national government to take over the administration of the municipality. Municipal workers affiliated to South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU) and Independent Municipal & Allied Trade Union (IMATU) have again downed tools over unpaid salaries, and non-payment of…
Bodies of three males with gunshot wounds found outside Butterworth
A spent bullet casing in focus, with a blurred forensic number 1 tag behind Eastern Cape Police have discovered three bodies of males with gunshot wounds at Tholeni Location outside Butterworth. Police Spokesperson Siphokazi Mawisa says the bodies of the three men, aged between 35 and 44-years old, were found by a community member. Mawisa says the…
Police investigating after 50-year-old man found dead in Sandton hotel
A police van seen outside a parking lot. Gauteng police are investigating the death of a 50-year-old man found in a Sandton hotel room in Johannesburg. An inquest docket has been opened and the circumstances surrounding his death are still unknown. Provincial spokesperson Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi, “The cause of death is unknown at this stage pending…
Outpatient Department at Paarl Provincial Hospital damaged by fire
Damage at Paarl Hospital after fire The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness says the Outpatient Department at Paarl Provincial hospital has sustained extensive damage during a fire. Maternity patients have been evacuated to nearby facilities. A small section of the hospital was affected. Provincial Health Minister Mireille Wenger says early indications are that…
Khanyile tells court that Zuma-Sambudla was a colleague and friend
Bonginkosi Khanyile in the dock. Unrest instigator accused Bonginkosi Khanyile has told the Durban regional court that it wasn’t unusual for him to send messages to Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, the daughter of former president Jacob Zuma. Khanyile is charged with incitement to violence and also for contravening COVID-19 regulations. He was being cross-examined about messages and videos he shared with Zuma-Sambudla on the…
Victim in pig farm murder regularly collected expired dairy products: Warrant officer
A Limpopo pig farmer and his two workers accused of killing two women A forensic expert testifying in the double murder case of a Limpopo farmer says Ranti Makgato, the son of one of the deceased women, pointed out the spot at which the women used to collect expired dairy products. Warrant Officer Alina Marotola also told…
Suspects appear in Mpumalanga court for unlicensed firearm possession
Court gavel Two suspects arrested for being in possession of an unlicensed firearm are appearing at the Acornhoek Magistrate’s Court in Mpumalanga. Police spokesperson Mpho Nonyane-Mpe says officers were on patrol in Timbavati Trust in Acornhoek when they received a tip-off regarding the suspects who were in possession of an unlicensed firearm. She says upon investigation…