LOOK: Police seize illicit cigarettes worth R12 million, six arrested
The suspects were caught red-handed while moving the illicit cigarettes from a gas tanker to two cargo trucks in Toitskraal.
The suspects were caught red-handed while moving the illicit cigarettes from a gas tanker to two cargo trucks in Toitskraal.
The shuffle in the ANC continues with resignations and redeployments announced on Monday. The President is expected to change his cabinet soon.
‘There was talk about a declaration of a national state of disaster like what we did when we faced COVID-19, and there is broad agreement we should move in that direction,’ said Ramaphosa.
‘He allegedly killed a bouncer who tried to intervene during an altercation with his ex-girlfriend who was a patron at one of the local pubs,’ said IPID.
The Fish Hoek SAPS have opened an inquest into a fatal fall from Chapman’s Peak. Witnesses reportedly saw a man lose his balance before falling to his death.
‘The man, believed to be in his 40s, fell at least 20 metres, down the sheer mountainside,’ said Wilderness Search and Rescue (WSAR).
‘I have come to the conclusion, and it was not an easy decision, that I have to recuse myself from the trial,’ said Judge Piet Koen on Monday.
The accused is being detained at the Dennilton Police Station until her bail application next week, said IPID.
‘The music industry today is awoken to yet another senseless murder, which continues to robe South Africa of its homegrown music producers,’ said the EFF.
‘We cannot allow our citizens to suffer any further. We must act to urgently stabilise municipal services,’ said the Western Cape Premier.
A bouncer was killed at the scene, and another sustained an injury to his knee. The officer fled the scene but was later found hiding near his home.
Cele and police commissioner, Fannie Masemola, will lead a delegation of experts to the mass shooting crime scene in Kwazakele, Gqeberha.
Two gunmen shot and killed eight people at a birthday celebration in Kwazakele, Eastern Cape on Sunday. No arrests have been made thus far.
On Sunday evening, Eskom announced Stage 4 load shedding would be implemented continuously until further notice.
The NPA said members of the public ‘arrested’ Ackerman after recognising him from the photos released on Saturday.
‘…to do this one is even beyond comprehension. This is not just a member of the SAPS. It’s the real mother of the boy,’ said Cele.
Most human trafficking cases in SA involve sex trafficking. The overwhelming majority of victims and perpetrators are South African.
Burglary and vandalism increased at schools in the Western Cape during the December holidays despite the department subsidising holiday security.
‘These young boys were allegedly sexually groomed, raped and exposed to pornographic material,’ said the NPA.
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to address the nation about the government’s plans to ‘cushion’ residents and businesses from the impact of load shedding.
‘South Africa is Australia’s leading trade and investment partner in Africa and more than 200,000 Australian residents were born in South Africa,’ said the Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs.
Mabuza was replaced by Paul Mashatile as ANC Deputy in December. Recently, his office has been speaking about the importance of alignment between party leadership and government responsibilities.
Eskom announced load shedding would be reduced during the daytime hours this weekend. Five units broke down and three returned to service.
Alleged parliament arsonist Zandile Mafe’s first referral to Valkenberg was overturned by the High Court because the proper procedure wasn’t followed.
SAFTU General Secretary Zwelinzima Vavi said interest rate hikes contribute to worsening living standards and increased unemployment.