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Authorities plead with motorists not to drink and drive

A roadblock to check vehicles and drivers. The Eastern Cape Department of Transport has once again raised concerns over the issue of drunk driving on the province’s roads. 450 motorists have been arrested for driving under the influence since the 12th of this month. Department Spokesperson, Unathi Binqose, says lawbreakers will be dealt with decisively. “Each…

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IPHC leader Michael Sandlana to know his fate today

Michael Sandlana and his co-accused. International Pentecostal Holiness Church (IPHC) faction leader Michael Sandlana will be back in the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court today for bail judgment. Sandlana is accused of attempting to bribe Pretoria High Court Judge Priscilla Madiba to secure a ruling in his favour in the long‑running leadership succession battle within the…

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Experts warn illegal taverns fuel deadly violence in SA

Forensic officials work at the scene of an early morning shooting in Bekkersdal, south-west of Johannesburg Criminology expert Professor Nirmala Gopal says illegal and poorly regulated taverns are increasingly becoming hotspots for deadly violence in South Africa. This follows the mass shooting at a tavern in Bekkersdal on the West Rand in the early hours…

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Fear grips Bekkersdal after deadly tavern shooting

Bekkersdal residents say they live in fear amid the ongoing violence in their community. Residents of Bekkersdal, west Johannesburg, say they are living in constant fear after nine people were killed in a shooting incident on Sunday morning. Ten others were wounded in the incident, which happened at a tavern in the Tambo section. One resident…

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