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Can South Africa restore confidence in its criminal justice system?
- Title
- Can South Africa restore confidence in its criminal justice system?
- Runtime
- 15:00
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- One year after Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's explosive allegations, questions remain about the integrity of South Africa's policing and criminal justice system. Joining the conversation is Independent Policing Union of South Africa General Secretary, Mpho Kwinika, who discusses the state of policing, accountability within SAPS, and the reforms needed to rebuild public trust.
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- Title
- One year after Mkhwanazi's bombshell: the fallout continues
- Runtime
- 47:19
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- On 6 July 2025, KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi delivered a bombshell media briefing from the SAPS Provincial Headquarters in Durban, alleging that senior law enforcement officials, politicians and criminal networks had infiltrated and undermined South Africa's fight against organised crime.
Mkhwanazi claimed investigations into political killings, organised crime and drug syndicates were deliberately obstructed. He said a specialist task team which uncovered links between politicians, police officers, prosecutors, business figures and criminal syndicates was disbanded.
One year later, South Africa is still grappling with the consequences of those allegations, as investigations, commissions of inquiry and political developments continue to unfold.
Tonight, #Newzroom405's Xoli Mngambi and Ziyanda Ngcobo present a special broadcast reflecting on the events of the past year, the key developments since Mkhwanazi...
- Title
- One year on
- Runtime
- 10:23
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- July 6, 2026, marks one year since KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi held an explosive media briefing that reshaped South Africa's political and law enforcement landscape.
The revelations sparked widespread fallout, prompting investigations, leadership changes and renewed scrutiny of alleged criminal infiltration within the country's security and justice institutions.
As South Africa reflects on the developments of the past 12 months, Chad Thomas, CEO of IRS Forensic Investigations, examines the impact of Mkhwanazi's claims. He also lookes at the progress made since the briefing, and the challenges of restoring confidence in the criminal justice system.
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- Title
- Labour law expert clarifies rules on employing undocumented people
- Runtime
- 6:00
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- No new law came into effect on 30 June 2026 introducing fines of R100,000, or imprisonment for anyone employing an undocumented foreign national.
However, employing a person not legally authorised to work in South Africa is illegal and can expose both employers and employees to legal consequences under existing legislation.
Managing director of Molatudi Attorneys, Osborne Molatudi, explains the current legal position, employers' obligations and the misinformation circulating around recent immigration enforcement.
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- Title
- Home Affairs steps up repatriation efforts in Musina
- Runtime
- 13:44
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- The Home Affairs Department in Limpopo is intensifying efforts to assist thousands of migrants seeking repatriation in Musina.
Limpopo Home Affairs Manager Albert Matsaung says while more than 6,000 foreign nationals were initially recorded at the centre, that number have since declined as processing continues.
Matsaung says additional resources have been deployed to manage the volume of people requiring assistance.
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- Title
- Healthcare Funders Board hosts 25th conference in Cape Town
- Runtime
- 9:11
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- The Board of Healthcare Funders is hosting its 25th Annual Conference in Cape Town. The event brings together industry regulators, policymakers, medical schemes and economists to discuss healthcare affordability and reform of the health sector. BHF managing director, Dr Katlego Mothudi, explains.
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- Title
- Medical aid regulator declines GEMS lower contributions' application
- Runtime
- 10:27
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- Dr Stan Moloabi, Government Employees Medical Aid Scheme Principal Officer says all the required information requesting lower member contributions for this year was submitted to the Council for Medical Schemes.
However, the request was declined. Earlier this year, GEMS sought to reduce the average contribution adjustment to 7.5%, effective from 1 July. Moloabi explains.
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- Title
- Call for Over-The-Top platforms to contribute to upkeep of SA's network infrastructure
- Runtime
- 10:56
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- South Africa’s telecommunications industry is demanding that Over-The-Top platforms like Netflix, WhatsApp and YouTube contribute financially to the upkeep of the country’s network infrastructure. Led by the Association of Communications, an industry body representing major operators including Vodacom, MTN, Telkom, Cell C, Rain and Liquid, telcos say traffic has increased greatly. Digital marketing strategist Mongezi Mtati unpacks this further.
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- Title
- Tributes pour in for Mahlaba
- Runtime
- 6:39
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- Tributes continue to pour in following the death of senior ANC leader and KwaZulu-Natal legislator Dr Ntuthuko Mahlaba. The 44-year-old died after a vehicle struck him while he was jogging in Newcastle on Saturday morning. Since then, messages of condolence have come from across the political spectrum as family, friends and colleagues come to terms with the loss. Lethuxolo Nxumalo is at Dr Mahlaba’s family homestead in eNkande Village, where ANC leaders are paying their respects.
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- Title
- Aarto rollout begins
- Runtime
- 9:31
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- Following years of legal battles, bureaucratic delays and municipal resistance, the rollout of phase 2 of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences system (Aarto) has begun, binding 62 municipalities across South Africa. The Road Traffic Agency's spokesperson, Monde Mkalipi, says traffic officials are familiar with how AARTO works.
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- Title
- More Cosatu unions will support SACP - Mbandlwa
- Runtime
- 9:58
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- Political analyst, Professor Zamokuhle Mbandlwa, expects more unions in Cosatu to throw their weight behind the SACP as the country prepares for the local government elections on 4 November. NEHAWU announced its support for the Communist Party during the recent 13th National Congress. Mbandlwa says this will negatively affect the ANC.
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- Title
- Waste collection disrupted across parts of Johannesburg
- Runtime
- 6:58
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- Waste collection has been disrupted across parts of Johannesburg after Pikitup's casual workers' fleet service providers downed tools. The casual workers demand permanent jobs. Efforts to clear the backlog are underway, but many residents are still waiting for their refuse to be collected. Juliet Joseph has been travelling across the city.
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- Title
- About 600 migrants hoping to be repatriated from Epping
- Runtime
- 7:04
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- About 600 migrants have camped in an open field in Epping, Cape Town, hoping to be repatriated. Most of them have been in the area since last Friday. The local refugee centre has processed over 3,000 people at the facility over the past few weeks. Malungelo Booi reports.
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- Title
- SAHRC report into the systemic failure to protect learners from sexual abuse in schools
- Runtime
- 8:15
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- The South African Human Rights Commission has released a report into the systemic failure to protect learners from sexual abuse in schools. The inquiry was prompted by a formal complaint involving an educator at St John's College in Mthatha, Eastern Cape. The report noted that the security vetting backlog of school employees, including teachers and support staff, was a contributing factor. Department of Basic Education spokesperson, Terence Khala elaborates.
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- Title
- Home Affairs works hard to help thousands of migrants in Limpopo
- Runtime
- 6:04
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- The Home Affairs Department in Limpopo says it is working hard to help the thousands of migrants at the Temporary Repatriation Centre in Musina. More than 6 thousand foreign nationals were recently recorded at the centre, but Limpopo Home Affairs manager Albert Matsaung says that number has since been reduced. Nqobile Madlala is there.
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- Title
- SA economy struggling to absorb new entrants
- Runtime
- 9:21
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- Stats SA spokesperson,Solly Molayi, says the South African economy is struggling to absorb new entrants. He was reacting to the latest Quarterly Employment Statistics, which show a contraction in the country’s formal, non-agricultural job market. Over the past 12 months, the country shed 121,000 formal jobs, a year-on-year decline of 1.1%, putting many households under pressure.
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- Title
- Dunga to outline Gauteng's response and interventions to the AG's report
- Runtime
- 4:02
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- The Auditor-General has painted a worrying picture of local government, saying only 39 municipalities achieved clean audits in the 2024/25 financial year. None of the country’s eight metros received a clean audit, including Gauteng’s three metros. Gauteng Finance MEC Nkululeko Dunga is expected to outline the province’s response and interventions. Katleho Sekhotho has more.
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- Title
- Mkhwanazi's 6 July address changes the course of the country
- Runtime
- 9:05
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- What was meant to be a routine Sunday on the 6th of July 2025 turned out to be a day that changed the course of this country, when KwaZulu-Natal top cop, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, addressed a media briefing, blowing the lid on alleged criminal infiltration in the higher echelons of the SA Police Service.
The revelations led to the most devastating fallout for multiple state institutions, that the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry continues to unearth. Ben Theron from Whistleblower House weighs in.
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- Title
- Springboks win against England to mark a successful start to their Nations Championship campaign
- Runtime
- 2:55
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- The Springboks got off the blocks with a 45-21 win over England to mark a successful start to their Nations Championship campaign at Ellis Park. Prior to the match, however, they suffered two late withdrawals from captain Siya Kolisi and veteran lock Eben Etzebeth due to injury. They were still able to get the job done on the night, however and will now set their sights on Scotland next weekend. Newzroom Afrika’s Yolulwe Qoshe has more…
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- Title
- Zimbabweans repatriated from various parts of South Africa
- Runtime
- 2:34
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- Zimbabweans repatriated from various parts of South Africa continue to arrive in droves at the main bus terminus in the capital, Harare.
The Zimbabwean government says almost 60 thousand are now back in their home country through repatriation or government assistance.
((Anti-illegal immigration groups like March and March thronged the streets of South Africa on 30 June demanding that undocumented foreigners nationals leave the country.))
Newzroom Afrika’s Pindai Dube reports from Harare.
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- Title
- Waste collection disrupted across parts of Johannesburg
- Runtime
- 7:24
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- Waste collection has been disrupted across parts of Johannesburg after casual workers employed through Pikitup's fleet service providers downed tools, demanding permanent employment. While efforts to clear the backlog are now underway, many residents are still waiting for their refust to be collected. Newzroom Afrika's Juliet has more.
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- Title
- A year since Mkhwanazi's explosive briefing
- Runtime
- 18:05
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- It has been exactly one year since KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, delivered a stunning public indictment alleging the deep-seated infiltration of criminal syndicates into South Africa's law enforcement and judicial systems. The fallout prompted a full judicial commission of inquiry and exposed immense institutional friction. Forensic investigator Dorothy Mmushi weighs in.
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- Title
- Waste collection disrupted in parts of Johannesburg
- Runtime
- 5:43
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- Waste collection has been disrupted in parts of Johannesburg after casual workers employed through Pikitup downed tools, demanding permanent employment. Pikitup says contingency measures have been put in place to minimise the impact on refuse collection. Our reporter, Juliet Joseph has more.
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- Title
- Court hands down ruling on Western Cape government and the City of Cape Town
- Runtime
- 15:01
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- The Constitutional Court has handed down a landmark, unanimous judgment ruling that the Western Cape government and the City of Cape Town are constitutionally obligated to provide affordable housing in the inner city, officially declaring the historic sale of the Tafelberg School site in Sea Point unlawful. The apex court has put the province and the metro on terms to submit a detailed plan within three months to reverse spatial apartheid. Western Cape Infrastructure MEC, Tertuis Simmers elaborates.
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- Title
- KZN mourns the death of Mahlaba
- Runtime
- 7:55
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- KwaZulu-Natal is mourning the death of senior ANC leader and provincial legislator Dr Ntuthuko Mahlaba, who died after being struck by a car in Newcastle on Saturday morning. Just hours later, six more people lost their lives in a separate head-on collision involving two vehicles on the R34 Memel Road, also in Newcastle. The two incidents have left communities in shock and renewed the focus on road safety in KwaZulu-Natal. Lethuxolo Nxumalo has more from Allen Street in Newcastle.
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- Title
- Dear Sis Dolly reimagined for the big screen
- Runtime
- 4:58
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- For decades, Drum Magazine’s "Dear Sis Dolly" was the ultimate cultural confessional, a trusted national advice room where South Africans brought their deepest heartbreaks and family dilemmas. Now, that iconic legacy has been reimagined for the big screen. The highly anticipated feel-good comedy-drama, Dear Sis Dolly, officially hit cinemas nationwide this weekend. Today fans gathered for an exclusive watch party to celebrate this local cinematic milestone. Lopang Mokae has more.
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- Title
- A-Listers put their best foot forward for Durban July
- Runtime
- 3:20
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- A-Listers have put their best foot forward, interpreting the Country Allure theme in their own unique way at this year's Hollywoodbets Durban July.
It was the 130th edition of the Horse racing event, which also mixes Fashion and Entertainment.
Newzroom Afrika's Linda Mnisi attended and filed this report.
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- Title
- Ngcikwe laid to rest
- Runtime
- 2:52
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- Beloved Gugulethu township activist Leon Ngcikwe has been laid to rest.
The Build One SA councillor candidate was murdered last month during the voter registration weekend
The 37-year-old had spent the day encouraging people in his community to register to vote for the November local government elections.
Malungelo Booi reports.
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- Title
- A year since Mkhwanazi's explosive briefing
- Runtime
- 6:59
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- A year ago, KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi stood before the nation, clad in Special Task Force combat uniform and flanked by heavily armed officers during his no-holds-barred press briefing. Mkhwanazi levelled explosive allegations of political interference, corruption and organised crime within South Africa's criminal justice system. Those claims ultimately led to the establishment of the Madlanga Commission, parliamentary investigations and a series of criminal cases now before the courts. Newzroom Afrika's Veronica Makhoali takes a look at the growing court roll one year after Mkhwanazi’s briefing…
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- Title
- Home Affairs processing thousands of undocumented migrants in Musina
- Runtime
- 3:11
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- Home Affairs officials are processing thousands of undocumented migrants for voluntary repatriation from the Temporary Repatriation Centre in Musina.
The operation follows requests from several SADC countries to assist in voluntarily returning their citizens home.
The repatriation drive also comes as anti-illegal immigration marches continue across parts of South Africa, with demonstrators demanding that undocumented migrants leave the country.
Newzroom Afrika's Nqobile Madlala reports.
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- Title
- Breakthrough reached in efforts to resolve Ratanda in Heidlberg's water crisis
- Runtime
- 4:31
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- A breakthrough has been reached in efforts to resolve Ratanda in Heidlberg's water crisis following days of violent protests. Supply will now be restored while the local municipality has been given two weeks to settle its debt. Police remain on high alert as they continue to monitor the area. But for the family of one of those killed during the unrest, the agreement comes too late. Newzroom Afrika's Juliet Joseph has more.
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- Title
- Some residents in Colchester still living with stagnant water around their homes
- Runtime
- 3:04
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- More than a month after the May and June floods in parts of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro, some residents in Colchester are still living with stagnant water around their homes.
Residents claim municipal officials, including Mayor Babalwa Lobishe, visited the community but little has changed.
The municipality says the work was delayed by the start of the new financial year and that contractors have now been appointed to begin working.
Newzroom Afrika's Sipha Kema has more.
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- Title
- Thuli Madonsela calls for Ubuntu-Led immigration approach
- Runtime
- 8:47
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela says South Africa does not have to choose between “hate and lawlessness” in the country’s deeply polarising immigration debate. Speaking on a new policy brief by Stellenbosch University Centre for Social Justice, Madonsela calls for an Ubuntu-anchored approach that balances human rights, border control and growing socio-economic pressures.
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- Title
- Eldred de Klerk: Mkhwanazi was right
- Runtime
- 14:03
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Security expert Eldred de Klerk says the explosive allegations made by Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi are no longer just claims, but are steadily translating into evidence, criminal probes and prosecutions. De Klerk warns that testimony emerging from the Madlanga Commission strongly suggests South Africa's criminal justice system may have been infiltrated by criminal syndicates.
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- Title
- ANC KZN mourns death of PTT member Ntuthuko Mahlaba
- Runtime
- 3:29
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- The ANC in KZN has expressed deep sorrow following the death of Provincial Task Team member Ntuthuko Mahlaba, who died in hospital after allegedly being struck by a vehicle during a morning jog in Newcastle. ANC KZN convener Mike Mabuyakhulu has extended condolences to the family.
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- Title
- Standard Bank authorised to clear Chinese currency in Africa
- Runtime
- 8:13
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Standard Bank has announced that it has been jointly authorised, along with the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited, to clear Renminbi in Africa. The Renminbi is the official name of China's currency, issued by the People’s Bank of China. The units of account are more commonly referred to as Yuan, but both refer to the same currency. Economist Prof. Miriam Altman weighs in.
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- Title
- One Year after Mkhwanazi’s bombshell briefing
- Runtime
- 6:40
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- A year after Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi delivered his explosive July 6 briefing alleging political interference, corruption and organised crime within South Africa’s criminal justice system, the fallout continues to intensify. His claims led to the establishment of the Madlanga Commission, parliamentary investigations and a growing list of criminal cases now before the courts. Newzroom’s Veronica Makhoali has more.
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- Title
- SAHRC sounds alarm over surge in sexual violence cases in schools
- Runtime
- 11:50
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- SAHRC has released a damning report revealing a staggering increase in sexual violence cases against pupils in South African schools. The commission states that the country has laws to address the crisis but points to fragmented systems, delayed implementation, incomplete offender registers as well as weak enforcement as major failures. Commissioner Tshepo Madlingozi unpacks the findings.
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- Title
- Zuma-Gupta reunion sparks debate
- Runtime
- 11:35
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Legal and international relations expert Kingsley Makubela says Jacob Zuma’s public reunion with fugitive businessman Ajay Gupta in India, has exposed serious weaknesses in South Africa’s laws that regulate former heads of state. Makubela warns that while former presidents continue to enjoy diplomatic privileges and state-backed benefits, there are currently no clear restrictions preventing them from engaging in active politics or conduct that could compromise the republic's integrity.
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- Title
- Court rejects Cat Matlala’s plea deal in SAPS tender fraud case
- Runtime
- 13:34
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- The Pretoria Commercial Crimes Court has rejected a proposed plea deal between the state and alleged crime syndicate figure Vusimusi 'Cat' Matlala. The agreement would have given Matlala a 15-year sentence, with seven years suspended, in connection with the multi-million rand South African Police Service health services tender. The tender was allegedly awarded unlawfully to Medicare 24 Tshwane. The magistrate ruled the proposed sentence was not just. Legal expert Zola Majavu weighs in.
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- Title
- Joburg faces financial crisis amid R3.8bn City Power loan
- Runtime
- 12:39
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- The City of Johannesburg is facing mounting financial pressure with an unfunded R2.1 billion budget gap, shrinking cash reserves and growing debt to state utilities. Amid the crisis, the city has secured a R3.8 billion loan from German development bank KfW to revive struggling electricity utility City Power. DA’s Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku has more.
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- Title
- Springboks open nations Championship against England
- Runtime
- 4:14
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- The Springboks will begin their Nations Championship campaign on home soil against England at Ellis Park this afternoon. It now seems they will head into this match without two of their stalwarts: Captain Siya Kolisi and Eben Etzebeth. Newzroom Afrika’s Yolulwe Qoshe reports.
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- Title
- IPID hunts remaining suspects in R14 Million gems heist
- Runtime
- 12:12
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- IPID’s Lizzy Suping says more arrests are imminent in the alleged R14 million precious gems heist involving members of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department. Suping says two suspects are still on the run and IPID is following leads to track them down.
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- Title
- NEHAWU: ANC betrayed public sector workers over wage agreement
- Runtime
- 8:07
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- NEHAWU says the ANC angered workers by failing to fully implement the 2018 Public Service Co-ordinating Bargaining Council wage agreement, which included salary adjustments and improved conditions of service. Kwandiwe Kondlo from the University of the Witwatersrand weighs in on this and other political developments from the week.
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- Title
- Durban July brings glamour and economic boost to eThekwini
- Runtime
- 7:34
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- The 130th Hollywoodbets Durban July is underway at Greyville Racecourse, turning Durban into a hub of horse racing, fashion and entertainment. The annual event is also expected to deliver a major economic boost to the metro. Linda Mnisi reports.
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- Title
- More arrests loom in R14 Million precious gems theft probe
- Runtime
- 8:02
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- IPID says more arrests are expected in connection with the alleged theft of precious gems worth an estimated R14 million by members of the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department. Last night, investigators arrested a suspended EMPD officer as part of the ongoing probe. Newzroom Afrika's Veronica Makhoali reports.
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- Title
- Repatriation continues in Musina, with more buses expected
- Runtime
- 16:10
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Repatriation efforts are continuing in Musina, Limpopo where foreign nationals are being processed before returning to their home countries. Officials say close to 20 buses have already departed, with 40 more expected. NewzroomAfrika’s Nqobile Madlala reports.
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- Title
- Millions spent to keep anti-illegal migration protests peaceful
- Runtime
- 20:57
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- This Tuesday saw protests across the country as South Africans raised their voices and took to the streets. The issue at hand was the demand for undocumented foreign nationals in the country to be sent back home. While most protests remained peaceful, hundreds of millions of rand were spent to keep things that way. Linda Mnisi takes us through the events of the day and the significance of it all.
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- Title
- NEHAWU resolves to back SACP in the local government elections
- Runtime
- 7:00
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- NEHAWU has resolved to support the South African Communist Party as it prepares to contest the 2026 Local Government Elections independently. The decision, solidified during NEHAWU's 13th National Congress, marks a massive fracture in the labour movement's traditional "vote ANC" stance. Nehawu's new president Nyameka Macanda says they believe the SACP is the vanguard of the working class.
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- Title
- Hollywoodbets Durban July taking place at Greyville Race Course
- Runtime
- 6:29
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- The 130th Hollywoodbets Durban July is taking place today at Greyville Race Course.
The horse racing event turns Durban into an economic hub which not only attracts horse race fanatics but mixes fashion and entertainment. Newzroom Afrika’s Linda Mnisi is live for us in Durban.
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