Cat Matlala, co-accused back in court to apply for bail

Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala appears in the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court in Johannesburg. Businessman Vusi ‘Cat’ Matlala is expected back in the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court in Johannesburg on Tuesday for a bail application. Matlala, his wife and three others are facing charges of attempted murder and conspiracy to commit murder. Matlala allegedly ordered a hit on his…

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Robbers attack in Esigodini, flee with US$45k

“During the incident, one occupant was shot on the chest and is currently receiving medical attention at a hospital in Bulawayo,” police said in a statement. A FAMILY in Esigodini, Matabeleland South province, was left in shock after being attacked by two armed robbers who shot one of the members on the chest before they…

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Durban man arrested for allegedly selling dagga to school children

Suspect arrested while allegedly selling dagga to school children. 1 minute Police officers involved in social crime prevention have arrested a 29-year-old man outside a school in Lamontville, south of Durban, for allegedly selling dagga to children. KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson Robert Netshiunda says the operation was planned following a tip-off from the public. “During the…

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Godongwana places troubled Ditsobotla Bank under resolution

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has placed the Ditsobotla Primary Savings and Credit Cooperative Bank Limited (DCB) in resolution, effective August 1. This follows the Reserve Bank’s recommended intervention to protect depositors’ interests. The Reserve Bank says the DCB has failed to meet regulatory requirements for an extended period, was operating at a loss, and could…

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President Ramaphosa reshuffles his Cabinet

President Cyril Ramaphosa. 1 minute President Cyril Ramaphosa, through the Presidency has announced changes to his Cabinet and states that changes to the national executive are effective immediately. Human Settlement Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has been appointed as the new Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development replacing Thembi Simelane. Simelane will now serve as the Minister…

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Proteas gear up for 2025 T20 World Cup

South Africa team huddle before the match. With the Test mace safely tucked away in the trophy cabinet, the South African men’s cricket team has its sights set firmly on the next big ICC event — the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka in February next year. According to T20 captain, Aiden Markram,…

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