Six more illegal miners arrested in Stilfontein

A police van is pictured at a mine in Stilfontein where illegal miners are underground in this image captured on 25 November 2024. 2 minutes Another six illegal miners have been arrested at two shafts at Stilfontein in the North West. Provincial police spokesperson Sabata Mokgwabone says the six miners face charges of illegal mining,…

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Man City deny allegations that Haaland hurt mascot: Media reports

Manchester City’s Erling Haaland reacts after a match 1 minute Manchester City have rejected allegations that striker Erling Haaland hit the club’s mascot Moonbeam on the back of the head causing injuries requiring hospital treatment, British media reported. The incident occurred before the home Premier League match against Southampton in October. The woman playing the…

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Joint SAPS-DCS raid targets Matatshe Prison in surprise operation

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS), together with the South African Police Service (SAPS), carried out a surprise raid at the Matatshe Correctional Centre in Thohoyandou on Friday evening. The operation involved a thorough search of the facility. National Commissioner of Correctional Services, Makgothi Thobakgale, said that inmates often smuggle contraband into their cells after…

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Julius Mkhwanazi’s letter slammed as abuse of power

Former Ekurhuleni Employee Relations Director Xolani Nciza. Former Ekurhuleni Employee Relations Director Xolani Nciza says a letter issued by Brigadier Julius Mkhwanazi was a serious abuse of authority. Testifying at the Madlanga Commission in Pretoria, Nciza revealed that the letter – addressed “to whom it may concern” – could have allowed private individuals linked to…

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Three suspects killed during police shootout in Mamelodi

FILE | Firearm and ammunition. Three suspects have been killed in a shootout with police in Mamelodi, Pretoria. The South African Police Service (SAPS) received information about suspects who were in possession of illegal firearms at a house in the area. The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) Spokesperson Chris Singo says, “The police visited…

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MK Party says plans afoot to take over control of KZN

MK Party leader Jacob Zuma (C) before addressing party members 2 minutes The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party is adamant that it will take the reins in KwaZulu-Natal in the coming months. Despite the party securing the greatest number of votes in KwaZulu-Natal in last year’s general elections, it failed to secure an outright majority. This…

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