36 h. ago Over 6 200 nabbed for illegal immigration during Easter period: BMA

BMA says those arrested were attempting to illegally enter or exit the country.

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61 h. ago KZN ANC to honour Chief Albert Luthuli at Freedom Day celebrations

Officials of parties in the government of provincial unity and Luthuli's family will be present.

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3 d. ago Two men arrested for brutal murder of Mahikeng woman Motlalepule Kau

Police arrest two men after body of missing woman, Motlalepule Kau, found in shallow grave.

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4 d. ago US officials arrest Milwaukee judge for obstructing immigration

Dugan is charged with obstructing a proceeding and concealing an individual to prevent arrest

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5 d. ago Court reserves judgment on Thales’ application to dismiss charges

The French company is charged alongside former president in the arms deal corruption trial

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5 d. ago South Africa calls for peace talks as Zelenskyy seeks African support

President Zelenskyy is on an official working visit to South Africa

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6 d. ago Court to deliver judgment in Zondo’s bid to recuse Judge Mosopa

Zondo is calling for Judge Papi Mosopa to recuse himself from the ongoing trial.

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7 d. ago Court Rules Apartheid Crimes Can Still Be Prosecuted, Declares No Expiry on Justice

In a landmark judgment, the Johannesburg High Court has ruled that apartheid-era crimes can still be prosecuted in South Africa, affirming that apartheid is a crime against humanity and not subject to any statute of limitations. The ruling comes in the case of Christiaan Siebert Rorich and Tlhomedi Ephraim Mfalapitsa, former apartheid Security Branch officers… Read More »Court Rules Apartheid Crimes Can Still Be Prosecuted, Declares No Expiry on Justice The post Court Rules Apartheid Crimes Can Still Be Prosecuted, Declares No Expiry on Justice first appeared on iAfrica.

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7 d. ago BMA arrests 1 385 immigrants through the use of drones at Beitbridge

Rudzani Mpilo says the use of technology has enabled them to curb illegal immigration.

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7 d. ago Pope Francis’ funeral to be held on Saturday, world leaders expected

Francis, 88, died unexpectedly on Monday after suffering a stroke and cardiac arrest.

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8 d. ago Eighteen killed on Mpumalanga roads since start of Easter weekend

Traffic officials have also arrested over 100 people.

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8 d. ago Limpopo deploys traffic officials in strategic spots ahead of peak

Limpopo traffic authorities advised motorists to be vigilant as traffic volumes are to peak.

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9 d. ago Thirteen arrested during operation Vala Umgodi in Mpumalanga

The suspects aged between 18 and 35 face charges of Contravention of the Immigration Act

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1 week ago DIRCO Slams ‘Fabricated’ Interview Claims About US Envoy Mcebisi Jonas

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has strongly denied a report by Semafor alleging an interview with President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Special Envoy to the United States, Mcebisi Jonas. In an official statement, DIRCO labelled the claims as “misinformation” and insisted that no such interview ever took place. The appointment of Jonas, following the… Read More »DIRCO Slams ‘Fabricated’ Interview Claims About US Envoy Mcebisi Jonas The post DIRCO Slams ‘Fabricated’ Interview Claims About US Envoy Mcebisi Jonas first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Judge Admits Confession Statements in Joshlin Smith Trial Despite Torture Allegations

Confession statements by two accused in the Joshlin Smith kidnapping and human trafficking trial will be admitted as evidence, Judge Nathan Erasmus ruled on Thursday. The decision follows a trial within a trial, during which co-accused Jacquen Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn alleged they had been tortured by police into confessing their involvement. Appollis, Van… Read More »Judge Admits Confession Statements in Joshlin Smith Trial Despite Torture Allegations The post Judge Admits Confession Statements in Joshlin Smith Trial Despite Torture Allegations first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Officials raise concern over violence at certain Gauteng schools

There was an alleged physical altercation between two students over a cap this morning.

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2 w. ago KZN man arrested for having suspected stolen Eskom electrical items

The arrest was made possible through an intelligence-led operation called Operation Vala Umdodi.

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2 w. ago Trump ends protected status for thousands of Afghans, Cameroonians

Trump has criticized high levels of illegal immigration under Democratic former President Joe Biden.

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2 w. ago Judge uses humour to regain focus during Joshlin Smith court case

Judge has on more than one occasion asked Adv. Nobahle Mkabayi to place her questions into context.

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2 w. ago Ukraine’s Zelensky to Visit South Africa Amid Controversy Over Neutrality Stance

The Presidency has officially confirmed that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will undertake a working visit to South Africa on 24 April. While the specific agenda for Zelensky’s upcoming visit to Pretoria has not yet been made public, it is anticipated that discussions with President Cyril Ramaphosa will focus prominently on the ongoing conflict resulting from… Read More »Ukraine’s Zelensky to Visit South Africa Amid Controversy Over Neutrality Stance The post Ukraine’s Zelensky to Visit South Africa Amid Controversy Over Neutrality Stance first appeared on iAfrica.

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