Twelve SANDF members released on R10 000 bail each following arrest on murder, kidnapping charges
The Randburg Magistrates Court has granted bail to the twelve SANDF Special Task Force members accused of the murder of HAWKS investigator Frans Mathipa. The twelve are also charged for the alleged kidnapping of Ethiopian national and alleged ISIS leader, Abdella Abadiga and his bodyguard in December 2022. Mathipa was reportedly investigating Abadiga's disappearance when he was gunned down in August 2023. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Horisani Sithole..
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Case against controversial businessman, Vusi "Cat" Matlala, 3 others postponed to August 26
The case against embattled businessman, Vusi "Cat" Matlala and his 3 co-accused has been postponed to August 26. The postponement comes after Matlala's defence team asked for the state to furnish them with documents, including their client's cellphone records and bank statements. The four, including Matlala's wife, face multiple charges including the attempted murder of his ex-girlfriend. The controversial businessman has recently come under the spotlight for his alleged relationship with Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Neria Hlakotsa
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MK Party Leader, Jacob Zuma throws full support behind alleged July 2021 unrest instigator, Bonginkosi Khanyile in court
MK Party leader Jacob Zuma is attending the trial of alleged July 2021 unrest instigator Bonginkosi Khanyile which is underway in the Durban Regional Court. Khanyile is facing charges of inciting violence and contravening Disaster Management Act. The court heard that in July 2021 just before the riots, Khanyile encouraged some people to go on the rampage until Zuma was released from prison. At that time , Zuma had been arrested for contempt of court after failing to appear before the State Capture Commission. The State has based its evidence in this case on videos in which Khanyile is seen addressing people and the videos went viral on social media.Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Khalesakhe Mbhense in KZN
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UNAIDS SA: "South Africa is making significant growth strides in the management of HIV/ AIDS"
United Nations body - UNAIDS and the South African National Aids Council are today launching the Global AIDS Update Report 2025 titled: AIDS, Crisis and the Power to Transform' in Ekurhuleni. Studies show that New HIV infections in sub-Saharan Africa have been reduced by 56% and with the largest antiretroviral roll-out programme in the world. South Africa has contributed to the 54% decline in HIV-related deaths since 2010. These are some of the key findings highlighted in the 2025 UNAIDS Global AIDS Update.... But for more we are joined on the line by Eva Kiwango; Director for UNAIDS South Africa
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"If Ramaphosa will not act against Police Minister, we will" - DA presses criminal charges against Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu
The Democratic Alliance says lying to parliament is a serious criminal offense and anyone found wanting should face the full might of the law. This as party deputy chief whip, Baxolile Nodada held a media briefing a short while ago outside the Cape Town police station ahead of laying criminal charges against Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu. Mchunu is alleged to have lied to parliament about knowing Brown Mogotsi. Mogotsi has been implicated in alleged political interference in police operations by KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Mkhwanazi has also accused Mchunu and other senior officials of colluding with a criminal syndicate linked to drug cartels and politically connected figures. The DA's Nodada says if President Cyril Ramaphosa will not act on Minister Mchunu, they will. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Fanele Mhlongo
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