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1. April 23South AfricaSouth African musician Shebeshxt's bail application postponed to next weekThe Polokwane Magistrate's Court in Limpopo on Thursday postponed the bail application of South African lekompo musician Lehlohonolo "Shebe Maburna" Chauke to Tuesday, to allow the state prosecution to present closing arguments. Chauke, popularly known as Shebeshxt, has been held at the Polokwane…April 23
2. April 23South AfricaNine officers arrested in Johannesburg warehouse bribery stingSouth Africa's Hawks anti-corruption unit arrested nine law enforcement officers in Gauteng on Thursday over an alleged extortion scheme at a Johannesburg warehouse, and issued court summonses to four others in an unrelated 2024 case, the directorate said. The nine suspects, arrested in the early…April 23
3. April 6South AfricaBMA processes over 72,000 travellers at Beitbridge during Easter periodSouth Africa's Border Management Authority said it has processed more than 72,000 travellers at the Beitbridge Border Post since the start of the Easter holiday period, with officials expecting up to 25,000 crossings per day at the peak. BMA Assistant Commissioner Azwi Managa said the authority…April 6
4. April 2South AfricaTaxi Associations Restrict Fuel Access in KwaMashuResidents in KwaMashu township, north of Durban, were unable to access fuel on Tuesday after Taxi Associations restricted petrol station use to minibus taxis. The move, described by local operators as temporary, was intended to prioritise fuel supply for public transport vehicles. However, it left…April 2
5. April 2South AfricaUnused Military Bases a Solution to Cape Town Housing CrisisThe South African government is considering the release of unused military land to help address the housing shortage in Cape Town, according to Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson. Minister Macpherson said the department is in the process of formalising discussions with the…April 2
6. April 1South AfricaMotsepe name surfaces in ANC succession debateA quiet but persistent debate is unfolding within South Africa’s political circles over whether Patrice Motsepe could play a future leadership role in the African National Congress (ANC). Although no formal announcement has been made, references to Motsepe have increasingly surfaced in political…April 1
7. April 1South AfricaSchools turn to criminals for protection amid vandalism surgeSome schools in South Africa have reportedly turned to criminal groups in an effort to prevent vandalism and theft, amid growing concerns over safety in the education sector. Reports from Cape Town indicate that some school principals have been making payments to individuals or groups claiming…April 1
8. March 31South AfricaProtest at Nigerian Embassy in Pretoria over ‘king’ coronationA protest took place outside the Nigerian Embassy in Pretoria on Tuesday, following widespread controversy over the coronation of a Nigerian national as a traditional king in South Africa’s Eastern Cape. Civic organisation Progressive Forces of South Africa led the demonstration, submitting a…March 31
9. March 31South AfricaIPID probing death of teen shot in DiepslootThe Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) is investigating the death of a 16-year-old boy who was allegedly shot by an off-duty police officer in Diepsloot, north of Johannesburg. The incident took place on Saturday night near the local police station. The teenager, identified as…March 31
10. March 31South AfricaWC commuters spared fare increases amid looming fuel hikeMotorists in South Africa are expected to face steep fuel price increases from Wednesday, but taxi operators in the Western Cape say they will not raise fares immediately, in a move aimed at protecting passengers from further financial strain. Under the expected adjustments, the price of petrol is…March 31