AmaPanyaza officially declared as peace officers

Gauteng’s Crime Prevention Wardens The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Kubayi has officially declared Gauteng’s Crime Prevention Wardens commonly known as AmaPanyaza as peace officers. Kubayi made the announcement under Section 334 of the Criminal Procedure Act of 1977, giving the wardens limited legal powers to support law‑enforcement operations. The decision follows a…

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Police shootout leaves four wanted suspects dead in KZN

Scene of the shootout Four suspects who were wanted for various serious and violent crimes have been killed in a shootout with police at Adam’s Mission south of Durban. Police say they were on an intelligence-driven operation when they spotted a vehicle matching the description that the suspects were using. Police spokesperson Robert Netshiunda says…

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Court to rule on Zuma, Thales leave to appeal acquittal bid

FILE | Former President Jacob Zuma at a court appearance. Pietermaritzburg High Court Judge Nkosinathi Chili is expected to hand down his ruling on the application by former President Jacob Zuma and French arms company Thales for leave to appeal his earlier dismissal of their application for acquittal on Friday. Thales, joined by Zuma in…

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Ramaphosa receives FIFA World Cup Trophy to kickstart 3 day tour

President Cyril Ramaphosa holding a FIFA World Cup Trophy, President Cyril Ramaphosa has received the FIFA World Cup Trophy at the Union Buildings in Pretoria to kickstart the three-day tour of South Africa.    Among the dignitaries who attended the event were Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi, Minister of Sport Gayton Mckenzie, as well as former…

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Gigaba Transnet case moved to Feb

Former Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba appears in court Former Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba’s case has been transferred to the High Court in Johannesburg, where he will appear on February 19. Former Transnet Executives Anont Singh, Brian Molefe, Siyabobga Gama and Thamsanqa Jiyane alongside Minister Malusi appeared Gigaba appeared at Palm Ridge Commercial Crimes…

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Urgent funding needed to strengthen the BMA: Schreiber

Home Affairs Minister, Doctor Leon Schreiber. Home Affairs Minister, Dr Leon Schreiber, says the only way to end illegal immigration to South Africa is to ensure that the Border Management Authority (BMA) is adequately funded. He’s announced that the Border Management Authority intercepted more than 25 000 people attempting to enter the country during the…

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Gigaba expected back in court for Transnet case

Chairperson of the Joint Standing Committee on Defence Malusi Gigaba briefs the media on April 10, 2025. Former Public Enterprises Minister Dr Malusi Gigaba is expected to be back in the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court sitting in the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court on the East Rand on Friday. This is in relation to the ongoing…

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