Malema firearm case pre-sentencing hearing postponed to April

Economic Freedom Fighters leader appears at court for a pre-sentencing hearing. The case against Economic Freedom Fighter (EFF) leader Julius Malema has been adjourned to the 15th of April for closing arguments. The East London Magistrate’s Court in the Eastern Cape heard pre-sentencing arguments of which the defense called social worker, Jessie Thompson, today. In…

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WC submits two requests to CoGTA for provincial disaster declaration

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde Western Cape Premier Alan Winde says they’ve submitted two requests to the National Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister for a provincial disaster declaration.    This is to respond to the water and wildfires crises.  Winde says the water situation remains a serious concern in Knysna, Langeberg and Bitou.  He told the media in…

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Julius Mkhwanazi admits to receiving money from Vusimuzi “Cat” Matala

FILE| Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Acting Chief, Julius Mkhwanazi. Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Deputy Chief, Julius Mkhwanazi, has apologised before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee after admitting that he accepted money from alleged criminal kingpin businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala. During questioning, Mkhwanazi conceded that the payments were inappropriate, telling Members of Parliament (MPs) that he regrets…

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PA wins two former DA wards in George by-elections

A Patriotic Alliance supporter celebrating a victory The Patriotic Alliance (PA) has won both wards that were being contested in by-elections in George, in the Western Cape.   Raphael Goeieman won in Ward 17 in Conville, while Marchell Kleynhans won in ward 27 in Pacaltsdorp, both are former Democratic Alliance (DA) wards.  The DA, PA, African National Congress (ANC) and the Truth and Solidarity…

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