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- South AfricaNkosi Unable to Justify Sharing Confidential Police DocumentsA senior South African Police Service (SAPS) officer is facing intense scrutiny after admitting to sharing confidential police information with a known criminal figure. Sergeant Fannie Nkosi, who serves in the Gauteng SAPS Organised Crime unit, struggled to justify his actions during testimony at…
- South AfricaSouth Africa Visa Reform Speeds Up Event TravelThe government of South Africa has introduced a new digital system aimed at speeding up visa applications for travellers attending major international events, in a move officials say will support tourism and economic growth. The Department of Home Affairs announced the launch of the Meetings…
- South AfricaLebo M files lawsuit over “Nants’ Ingonyama” jokeSouth African composer Lebohang Lebo M Morake has filed a US$20 million lawsuit in a United States federal court against Zimbabwean comedian Learnmore Mwanyenyeka Jonasi, following a dispute over remarks about the phrase “Nants’ Ingonyama”. The legal action stems from a viral social media clip in…
- South AfricaSergeant Nkosi says Sibiya accepted gifts from MatlalaA senior Gauteng police officer has told the Madlanga Commission that Deputy National Police Commissioner Sibiya did not object to receiving gifts from Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, a suspected crime boss. During the hearing, Sergeant Fannie Nkosi, a member of the Gauteng Organised Crime Unit, said that…
- South AfricaFormer Cop Appears in Court Over Marius van der Merwe MurderMatipandile Sotheni, a former member of the South African Police Service’s (SAPS) elite Special Task Force, appeared in Brakpan Magistrates Court on Monday charged with the murder of Marius van der Merwe. Van der Merwe, who testified at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry last year under the…
- South AfricaDubai Airports update: Emirates to operate limited flights after 10amEmirates says it will resume some flight operations after 10:00 UAE time on Monday, following a temporary suspension earlier in the day. The Dubai-based airline said it would run a limited schedule while authorities continue to review the situation. Some flights scheduled for Monday have been…
- ZimbabweHigh Court reinstates MSU students expelled over union activityA court has ruled in favour of the Zimbabwe National Students Union (Zinasu) in a legal challenge against Midlands State University (MSU), ordering the reinstatement of five students who had been expelled or suspended from the institution. The ruling follows a dispute that began early last year…
- WorldMutsvangwa calls for dialogue to end Middle East conflictZimbabwe’s ruling party spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa has called for diplomacy and international dialogue to resolve the escalating Middle East conflict, arguing that lasting peace depends on addressing the rights of the Palestinian people. Speaking at an Al-Quds Day solidarity event last…
- ZimbabweMkhwanazi to close chapter on criminal justice corruption inquiryThe parliamentary ad hoc committee investigating allegations of corruption within South Africa’s criminal justice system is set to conclude its hearings this week. KwaZulu-Natal’s top police official, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, is scheduled to deliver his final testimony, bringing a high-profile chapter…
- OpinionHopewell Chin’ono Weighs in on the Iran Regime Change WarZimbabwean investigative journalist Hopewell Chin'ono has offered a detailed critique of the ongoing Iran regime change war, arguing that the conflict’s stated objectives, strategy and consequences raise serious geopolitical questions. According to Chin’ono, every war must have clear objectives…
- ZimbabweGuruve Man Confesses to Killing Relatives in Chikurubi PrisonA man from Guruve accused of murdering several of his relatives made an emotional confession during a meeting with First Lady Auxilia Mnangagwa at Chikurubi Maximum Prison. The First Lady shared details of the encounter on her X account, describing the meeting as both distressing and enlightening…
- South AfricaANC in Johannesburg moves to recall Mayor Dada MoreroThe ANC in Johannesburg has taken a formal decision to recall Dada Morero as the city’s mayor, following growing tensions within the party’s regional structures. According to sources, a special and urgent regional executive committee (REC) meeting was convened on Saturday, where it was resolved…
