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Nelson Chamisa

Nelson Chamisa teases ‘new dawn’ after CCC exit

HARARE – Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has fueled speculation about his next political move, expressing optimism about “new beginnings” after his recent departure from the party he claimed was compromised by ruling party infiltration. The announcement comes
December 3, 2024
Justin Fry

DA councillor faces assault charges after pub brawl

A Democratic Alliance (DA) councillor is facing criminal charges for allegedly assaulting a member of the public in an incident that began at a local pub and continued at a hospital, bringing calls for party disciplinary action. Police spokesperson Christopher Spies confirmed
December 3, 2024
Police seize R80m cocaine haul at Durban port

Police seize R80m cocaine haul at Durban port

DURBAN – Police discovered cocaine worth R80 million hidden in a shipping container at Durban Harbour on Saturday, following a surveillance operation that tracked the vessel from Brazil. The drugs, disguised as kidney beans, were uncovered after authorities moved the suspicious container
December 2, 2024
Shaft 10 Stilfontein 2 resized

More than 1,300 illegal miners exit Stilfontein shaft

Ten more illegal miners have emerged from underground at the Buffelsdoorn mine in Stilfontein, North West, bringing the total number of surfaced miners to nearly 1,300 since mid-August. Police Minister Senzo Mchunu said on Friday that authorities would continue assisting illegal miners
November 30, 2024
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