CrimeANC condemns political killings as NatJoints records more than 20 murders
Fikile Mbalula says the killings threaten democracy and urges police and the NPA to treat them with the utmost seriousness.
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CrimeMadlanga Commission orders written argument on plea-deal law before Matlala testifies
Justice Madlanga wants written submissions by 5pm today on section 105A(10), which bears on how failed plea talks may be used at the hearings.
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CrimeUDM councillor Luxolo Namette shot dead in Motherwell, Nelson Mandela Bay
Police are probing the murder of UDM councillor Luxolo Namette, 45, shot in Motherwell. The UDM fears a political motive; police say the motive is unknown.
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CrimeUnisa says its own rules will guide its response after council member's election arrest
Unisa says it will apply its own rules after council member Justice Dabampe's arrest over a voting-station incident. He is presumed innocent.
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CrimeCorrectional Services raids Kgosi Mampuru II cells after viral video of dancing inmates
Cellphones, routers, a laptop and 194 Mandrax tablets were seized at Kgosi Mampuru II after a video showed inmates dancing, Correctional Services says.
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CrimeMatlala expected back at Madlanga Commission on 9 and 10 November, five weeks early
Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala was due back on 14 December, but a report says he will testify on 9 and 10 November. The dates are not yet confirmed.
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CrimeGreen Scorpions secure conviction of airport suspect over protected parrot eggs
A suspect arrested at OR Tambo International with 50 protected parrot eggs has been convicted under a plea agreement, the environment department says.
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CrimeCourt dismisses Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla's bid to end July 2021 incitement case
The Durban High Court has dismissed her application to have the charges withdrawn. She is accused of incitement and is presumed innocent.
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CrimeJudgment due today in Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla's bid to end terrorism-incitement case
The Durban High Court is due to rule today on Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla's application to dismiss charges over social media posts during the July 2021 unrest.
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CrimeMaumela's Ferrari goes up for online auction today after court refused to halt sale
The Ferrari SF90 Stradale preserved in the SIU's Tembisa Hospital probe goes on auction from 8am today and closes on Wednesday 11 November.
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CrimePolice report 122 criminal cases and 59 arrests over special voting and Election Day
Natjoints says police handled about 40 cases a day across three voting days, with 32 Electoral Act cases on Election Day and 21 politically linked murders.
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CrimeIEC to take legal action over election intimidation as Presidency condemns killings
The IEC says it is taking legal steps over intimidation and damage to election material, as the Presidency condemns political killings.
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