SAPS condemns alleged tribalist slur against KZN spokesperson

KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson, Robert Netshiunda. The South African Police Service (SAPS) has strongly condemned an outburst allegedly by a woman outside a police station in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, in which she called a police spokesperson a derogatory name usually referring to foreign nationals from Africa. When KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson, Robert Netshiunda didn’t speak to her in…

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Outgoing NDPP highlights expanded GBV victim support

File: NDPP head Shamila Batohi Outgoing National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Advocate Shamila Batohi, says the authority has expanded support for victims of gender-based violence (GBV) through 66 Thuthuzela Care Centres nationwide, acknowledging that more still needs to be done. Batohi made the remarks during her final media briefing as the NDPP at the…

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Defence witness wraps up his testimony at the Meyiwa trial

Four defence lawyers in Senzo Meyiwa murder trial Defence witness Makhosonke Zungu has wrapped up his testimony at the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial.   Zungu has been testifying at the High Court in Pretoria where five men are on trial for the 2014 murder of the Bafana Bafana captain.   Zungu admitted signing a statement that alleged the accused are known hitmen.  …

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Mengo’s lawyers welcome misconduct findings against Judge Mbenenge

Complainant Andiswa Mengo testifies at the Judicial Conduct Tribunal probing sexual harassment allegations against Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge on January 21, 2025. Lawyers on behalf of Judges’ Secretary, Andiswa Mengo, the complainant in the landmark sexual harassment probe against Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge  say that the misconduct finding against the top…

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OUTA questions whether AmaPanyaza are adequately trained

[File image]: Crime Prevention Wardens vehicle. The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) has raised questions on whether the newly regularised crime wardens – commonly known as AmaPanyaza are adequately trained to deal with law enforcement. This follows Justice and Constitutional Development Minister, Mamoloko Kubayi’s announcement on Friday that government had sought a legal framework to…

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TVET colleges should be an option, not a backup: Dube-Ncube

Tshwane South TVET College Higher Education Deputy Minister Nomusa Dube-Ncube has encouraged 2025 matriculants to consider Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges as an option, not a second choice, for further education. She says the country’s economy needs technical and vocational skills to grow. VIDEO | Youth urged to consider TVET colleges —…

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Lesufi denies DA claims that crime wardens are an election ploy

Gauteng’s Crime Prevention Wardens shake hands with Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi. Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi has denied the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) allegations that his decision to establish the crime prevention wardens, known as “AmaPanyaza,” is an election ploy. The DA says the initiative is under-funded and was not budgeted for when it was started in…

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Tribunal finds Judge Selby Mbenenge guilty of misconduct

File image| Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge appears before the Judicial Conduct Tribunal on 21 October 2025. The Judicial Conduct Tribunal has found Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge guilty of misconduct for initiating a flirtatious relationship with his secretary Andiswa Mengo on social media platform WhatsApp. However, the tribunal has found Mbenenge not…

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Gauteng govt moves to regularise the status of AmaPanyaza

File image | Crime Prevention Wardens attending an event. The Gauteng government has announced a move to regularise the status of its Crime Prevention Wardens, popularly known as AmaPanyaza. This follows Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka’s findings that the unit was irregular. The Justice and Constitutional Development Minister, Mamoloko Kubayi had officiated at the ceremony to…

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