Slain anti-gang unit detective Charl Kinnear to be buried today

Anti-gang unit officer, Charl Kinnear, was assassinated in front of his Bishop Lavis home just over two weeks ago. Charl Kinnear. Picture: Kevin Brandt/EWN CAPE TOWN – A detective that led the charge against organised crime in cape town will be laid to rest on Saturday. Anti-gang unit officer, Charl Kinnear, was assassinated in front […]

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Numsa threatens indefinite strike at Gautrain until demands met

The union has served the Bombela Operations Company (BOC), which manages the Gautrain, with a 48-hour strike notice. This comes after failed wage negotiations between the union and management. FILE: Picture: @Gautrain/Facebook.com. JOHANNESBURG – Trade union Numsa said that its members at the Gautrain would go on strike indefinitely until their demands are met. The […]

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After 10-year probe, State ready to proceed with criminal case against Panday

Durban businessman Thoshan Panday and his three co-accused are alleged to have manipulated police-related tenders during the 2010 Fifa Soccer World Cup and committed fraud worth R47 million against the police. Controversial Durban businessman Thoshan Panday (L) and Colonel Navin Madhoe (R) appearing in the Durban Magistrates Court on 2 October 2020 on various charges […]

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Lukhele resignation as Health HOD with immediate effect – Gauteng govt

Professor Mkhululi Lukhele is alleged to have failed to properly monitor COVID-19 personal protective equipment tenders. Gauteng Health Department’s Prof Mkhululi Lukhele at a media briefing on 23 May 2020. Picture: @GautengHealth/Twitter JOHANNESBURG – The Gauteng government said that the resignation of Health HOD, Professor Mkhululi Lukhele, was with immediate effect. He is alleged to […]

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CT cash-in-transit robber handed 12-year jail sentence

Tandumzi Mayoyo (29), from Kraaifontein, was sentenced in the Stellenbosch Regional Court this week. CAPE TOWN – A Cape Town cash-in-transit robber will spend an effective 12 years behind bars. Tandumzi Mayoyo (29), from Kraaifontein, was sentenced in the Stellenbosch Regional Court this week. He was arrested in connection with an incident in 2017 at […]

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NPA expects more arrests in FS asbestos case

The first seven people and five companies have been charged and granted bail and their assets are being seized by the Asset Forfeiture Unit. Seven suspects accused of multimillion rand tender corruption appeared in the Bloemfontein Magistrates Court on 2 October 2020. The accused, who face around 60 charges, are alleged to have fraudulently been […]

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KZN ANC surprised by Gumede trying to involve lawyers in internal matter

ANC KZN spokesperson Nhlakanipho Ntombela said that Zandile Gumede refused to appear before the party’s integrity commission on the date that was given to her, saying that she wanted her lawyers involved in the matter. Former eThekwini Mayor Zandile Gumede (centre) and and some of her co-accused appear in the Durban Commercial Crimes Court on […]

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Two EC prisoners still at large following escape from holding cells

The suspects are believed to have overpowered officers who were on duty on Wednesday night and robbed them of a SAPS firearm before fleeing. The six escapees who are still at large after escaping from the Elliot police station on Thursday, 1 October 2020. Picture: @SAPservice/Twitter. CAPE TOWN – Eastern Cape police have yet to […]

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Joburg residents warned of strong winds, possible flooding this weekend

Forecaster Celeste Sourie said that residents could expect the grey skies to clear from Sunday but has urged residents to stay vigilant amid changing conditions. A bus seen in Centurion during flooding on 9 December 2019. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN. JOHANNESBURG – Johannesburg Emergency Services are warning residents to watch out for strong winds and possible […]

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