‘Mr Weekend Special’ Melvyn Matthews passes away

South Africa is mourning the loss of celebrated songwriter and performer Melvyn Matthews, affectionately known as “Mr Weekend Special.”  He was 67. Matthews’ career took off in 1983 when he co-wrote and produced the iconic hit ‘Weekend Special’, which made Brenda Fassie ‘MaBrrr’, into global stardom.  He was working with and for the Legendary Blondie…

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LIVE: Sergeant Fannie Nkosi’s bail application

Organised Crime Unit police Sergeant, Fannie Nkosi, is expected to apply for bail at the Pretoria North Magistrate’s Court. Nkosi was arrested earlier this month by the police’s Madlanga task team, following a raid at his private property in Pretoria. He is facing a string of charges, including defeating the ends of justice, possession of…

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Nine arrested Bultfontein police officers to apply for bail

Handcuffs and fingerprints. The Bultfontein Magistrate’s Court in the Free State is expected to hear the bail application of nine police officers arrested over the weekend. The officers face charges linked to the alleged shooting and killing of three civilians and one police officer in September 2024. The Independent Police Investigative Directorate says its investigation…

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Undocumented Zimbabweans to appear in Bloemfontein court

Border Authorities inspect a bus transporting people. Several undocumented Zimbabwean nationals are expected to appear in the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court on Monday. This follows the interception of a third bus carrying foreign nationals on Free State roads since the start of the month. The latest bus, travelling from Zimbabwe to Cape Town, had 55 passengers,…

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