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Asemahle ‘Lilitha’ Hanisi: 19-year-old student found dead in Citrusdal as murder investigation continues
28 September 2026 | 12:15 CITRUSDAL, WESTERN CAPE — A week after 19-year-old West Coast College student Asemahle “Lilitha” Hanisi was reported missing, the search for her ended in tragedy. Hanisi was found dead on Sunday, 9 August 2026, in an open field next to the Olifants River in Citrusdal. Her death has since been…
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SIU freezes R42.4 million in assets linked to alleged Tembisa Hospital corruption
27 September 2026 | 11:35 TEMBISA, GAUTENG — The Special Investigating Unit says it has secured approximately R42.4 million worth of assets linked to alleged corruption at Tembisa Hospital, as its investigation into procurement syndicates operating at the facility continues. The preserved assets include cash, properties, pension benefits and investments allegedly connected to unlawful payments…
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Dancer claims Shadrack Sibiya was a regular at Sandton strip club
27 September 2026 | 11:05 SANDTON, JOHANNESBURG — Suspended deputy national police commissioner Lt-Gen Shadrack Sibiya was allegedly a regular visitor to The Grand, an upmarket strip club in Sandton, according to a dancer who spoke about his visits. The dancer claimed Sibiya would typically arrive at around 1am and spend considerable time with three…
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Fifth arrest warrant served on Julius Mkhwanazi as blue-lights investigation adds to legal trouble
25 September 2026 | 18:55 JOHANNESBURG — Julius Mkhwanazi’s already complicated legal battle took another turn when the suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department deputy chief was served with a fifth warrant of arrest while he was in court for a bail application in the murder case of businessman Emmanuel Mbense. The warrant, served on 27…
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NSFAS FUNDING RESTORED FOR 357 STUDENTS AFTER ADMINISTRATIVE ERRORS
25 September 2026 | 16:00 GQEBERHA — More than 350 students affected by National Student Financial Aid Scheme funding problems have had their funding restored after incorrect qualification codes were uploaded by institutions. Deputy Higher Education and Training Minister Yusuf Cassim confirmed that 357 students had been affected by the problem. The students were enrolled…
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KWAMAKHUTHA MASS SHOOTING DEATH TOLL RISES TO 12 AS 72-HOUR MANHUNT CONTINUES
25 September 2026 | 14:30 DURBAN — The death toll from the KwaMakhutha mass shooting has risen to 12 after one of the victims who had been hospitalised succumbed to their injuries. The shooting happened late on Tuesday night in the Ziko area of KwaMakhutha, south of Durban. According to police reporting, armed attackers entered…
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MADLANGA COMMISSION SEEKS CLOSED-DOOR HEARING FOR FEROZ KHAN EVIDENCE
25 September 2026 | 14:45 PRETORIA — The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has asked for parts of the evidence involving former Crime Intelligence deputy head Major General Feroz Khan to be heard behind closed doors. Khan is scheduled to appear before the commission on Monday, 28 September 2026, after repeated delays to his testimony. The…
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RAMAPHOSA TO ADDRESS NATION AFTER NINE WOMEN FOUND DEAD IN EKURHULENI
25 September 2026 | 14:30 JOHANNESBURG — President Cyril Ramaphosa is preparing to address the nation following the discovery of the bodies of nine women in and around Ekurhuleni, as pressure grows on law-enforcement agencies to establish whether the killings are connected and bring those responsible to justice. The deaths have triggered widespread concern in…
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Ramathuba: ‘We have weakened government and allowed people to disrespect South Africa’
25 September 2026 | 12:05 POLOKWANE — Limpopo Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba has criticised government officials over what she described as weaknesses in South Africa’s immigration, policing and state procurement systems, saying officials have created conditions in which people can enter the country and allegedly take advantage of the state. Ramathuba made the remarks on…