Three Phala Phala farm theft accused back in court

FILE | The accused, Imanuwela David, Froliana Joseph and her brother Ndilinasho Joseph, who are linked to the theft of $580,000 USD at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s farm. The three people accused of stealing 580 000 US dollars from President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala farm will be back at the Modimolle Regional Court in Limpopo today….

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Maritime traffic expected to surge across South African seas

Container ships seen at Durban Harbour The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) says it is closely observing the developments in the Middle East and their potential impact on global shipping routes. SAMSA CEO, Dennis Mqadi, says they are equipped to support all vessels choosing to navigate past South Africa’s coastline. This as they anticipate…

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Chinese fishing vessels intercepted for unauthorised entry into SA waters

File Image: Fishing South Africa has intercepted four Chinese-flagged fishing vessels for unauthorised entry into its territorial waters, Forestry, Fisheries and Environment Minister Willie Aucamp said on Thursday. Police and fisheries control officers placed the vessels, owned by Shenzhen Shuiwan Pelagic Fisheries, under guard at the Port of Cape Town. Authorities charged the masters of…

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Justice dept seeks amendment to protect whistleblowers: Mothibi

The National Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Andy Mothibi briefs media on the organisation’s strategic priorities, 12 March 2026. Newly appointed National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Advocate Andy Mothibi says the Justice Department is seeking the amendment of legislation to ensure the safety of whistleblowers. This follows the killing of some witnesses and whistleblowers,…

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Eight KZN learners in hospital for suspected gas leak

Eight learners have been rushed to nearby hospitals for further treatment following a suspected gas leak at a school in Wentworth, South of Durban. Several learners were treated on-site for gas inhalation after a pungent odor reportedly swept through the school grounds. Private emergency services treated scores of students on the scene for respiratory distress…

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Chinese fishing vessels intercepted for unauthorised entry into SA

File Image: Fishing South Africa has intercepted four Chinese-flagged fishing vessels for unauthorised entry into its territorial waters, Forestry, Fisheries and Environment Minister Willie Aucamp said on Thursday. Police and fisheries control officers placed the vessels, owned by Shenzhen Shuiwan Pelagic Fisheries, under guard at the Port of Cape Town. Authorities charged the masters of…

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