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    The Madlanga Commission's new witness, Warrant Officer Steve Phakula, describes the chaotic Aeroton drug bust scene.

    2026/05/13 | 10 mins.
    Testifying before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, Warrant Officer Boy Steve Phakula of the SAPS National Intervention Unit describes a chaotic drug bust scene in Aeroton, Johannesburg. Phakula told the commission multiple police units arrived, scenes were not properly cordoned, and command confusion escalated as senior officers intervened. The inquiry examines alleged mishandling and possible theft of seized cocaine as evidence unfolds in Gauteng at the Madlanga Commission before commissioners.
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    Garden Route disaster management expects 90% road access to be restored

    2026/05/13 | 6 mins.
    Rescue and recovery operations are continuing in the Western Cape following a series of intense cold fronts that lashed the province, claiming the lives of ten people. Some of the fatalities were caused by trees that fell on vehicles due to gale-force winds and people drowning in flooded areas. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Head of Garden Route District Municipality Disaster Management, Gerhard Otto
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    NNC leader Fadiel Adams appears in Pinetown magistrate’s court for a bail application.

    2026/05/13 | 6 mins.
    NCC MP Fadiel Adams did not consult the family of slain ANC Youth League secretary general Sindiso Magaqa, when he took statements and recorded a cellphone video from the now self-confessed killer at Westville prison. This is according to a statement from the investigating officer, Sandile Mavuka, that's being read out during Adams' bail application in the Pinetown Magistrates Court. Mavuka says in his affidavit the Magaqa family was shocked when they saw Sibusiso Ncengwa's video online. Adams allegedly visited Ncengwa in prison in January last year. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC News reporter Zanele Buthelezi
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    President Ramaphosa's Legal Action On Phala Phala Report Is Not Evading Accountability — Presidency

    2026/05/13 | 8 mins.
    President Cyril Ramaphosa has revived his legal challenge to the Section 89 independent panel report into the Phala Phala matter. Ramaphosa made the announcement Monday night, following last week's Constitutional Court judgment that declared parts of the National Assembly's impeachment rules unconstitutional and ordered the revival of the Section 89 process. The move comes as Parliament prepares to establish an impeachment committee to probe the 2022 report ledry by former Chief Justice Sandile Ngcobo. Parliamentary Speaker Thoko Didiza says Parliament will establish an impeachment committee for the Phala Phala matter. presidential spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya
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    Dr Evern Meyer : Emergency teams remain on high alert during severe storms in Western Cape

    2026/05/12 | 7 mins.
    Acting Premier of the Western Cape, Ivan Meyer says disaster teams remain on high alert as severe weather continues to batter parts of the province. Meyer says strong winds, flooding, fallen trees and electricity outages have affected areas including the Overberg, Cape Winelands, Garden Route, West Coast and the City of Cape Town. Meyer says three people have since died during the severe weather, while several others were injured and vehicles damaged by falling trees. He has urged residents to avoid unnecessary travel as a Level 8 warning remains in place. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to the Acting Premier of the Western Cape, Dr Ivan Meyer
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