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1. March 24South AfricaSouth African labour attorney shot dead outside Johannesburg arbitration officesA labour law attorney was shot and killed in broad daylight outside the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) offices in central Johannesburg on Monday, in what police and witnesses described as an apparent targeted killing. Chinette Gallichan, 35, from Krugersdorp, was…March 24
2. March 22South AfricaDA MP disputes disqualification ahead of congressA dispute over DA vetting has emerged after a Member of Parliament challenged her disqualification from standing in the Democratic Alliance’s upcoming federal congress. Karabo Khakhau says the party acted inconsistently in its internal processes, claiming she was forced to withdraw from the race…March 22
3. March 20South AfricaJMPD to Charge Officer for Using State Resources on MolefeThe Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) has confirmed it will lay charges against one of its officers for using State resources on alleged crime boss Katiso "KT" Molefe. In a statement released on Friday, the JMPD said an internal investigation found that officer Johannes Makgatle…March 20
4. March 20South AfricaCourt holds three accused in R14m dating site scam caseThree people accused of involvement in a R14 million dating site scam have been remanded in custody following a brief court appearance in South Africa. Asanda Dwesini, Nomphelo Fetman and Shan Lewis appeared before the Muizenberg Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, where they face charges of fraud and…March 20
5. March 20South AfricaEFF denies Mbuyiseni Ndlozi's return in Joburg mayor raceThe Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has dismissed speculation about the possible political comeback of Mbuyiseni Ndlozi, insisting that reports linking him to the party’s Johannesburg mayoral race are unfounded. Speaking ahead of a planned voter registration campaign launch, EFF secretary-general…March 20
6. March 19South AfricaKey takeaways from Mkhwanazi’s testimony at ad hocParliament’s ad hoc committee probing allegations of police corruption has concluded oral hearings with KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. His testimony shed light on concerns around external influence within policing and allegations against senior officers…March 19
7. March 19South AfricaActionSA councillor faces scrutiny over tender document leakAn ActionSA councillor in Tshwane is facing increased scrutiny after evidence presented at the Madlanga Commission suggested she shared internal municipal tender documents with a police officer. The commission heard that Kholofelo Morodi, who serves as the Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for…March 19
8. March 17South 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…March 17
9. March 17South 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…March 17
10. March 17South 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…March 17