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Ipid report flags ‘assault investigations’ at 70 police stations in Western Cape

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One third of the 662 cases referred to the Independent Police Investigative Directorate for investigation in the Western Cape in the 2021/22 financial year required action be taken against police for incidents including deaths in custody, assaults and rape.

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Malema firearm trial in East London delayed to January 2023

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Malema firearm trial in East London delayed to January 2023

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EFF leader Julius Malema’s trial over allegations that he discharged a firearm in public, which was set for this week at the East London regional court, was postponed in absentia by the court on Monday.

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'Majority of police stations don't answer calls'

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'Majority of police stations don't answer calls'

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Research by the DA has revealed how only 44% of police stations across the country answer their phones.

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Ramaphosa blames July 2021 unrest, Covid and floods for unemployment and slow economic growth

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Ramaphosa blames July 2021 unrest, Covid and floods for unemployment and slow economic growth

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Joblessness and an economy in the doldrums are a result of the outbreak of Covid-19, the July 2021 unrest and floods earlier this year, says President Cyril Ramaphosa.

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EFF slams advocate Teffo for opening case against Malema

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EFF slams advocate Teffo for opening case against Malema

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The EFF has slammed advocate Malesela Teffo for opening a case of defamation of character and crimen injuria against party leader Julius Malema.

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Pupils allegedly torch Durban school over confiscated cellphones

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Pupils allegedly torch Durban school over confiscated cellphones

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Ndengetho High School pupils set fire to several classrooms after police confiscated about 400 phones during a spot search on Thursday, says the KZN education department.

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Liz Truss named as Britain's next prime minister

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Liz Truss named as Britain's next prime minister

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Liz Truss was named as Britain's next prime minister on Monday, winning a leadership race for the governing Conservative Party at a time when the country faces a cost of living crisis, industrial unrest and a recession.

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Motorists to pay less for petrol and diesel from Wednesday

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Motorists to pay less for petrol and diesel from Wednesday

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The latest figures from the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy show that motorists will pay less for both petrol and diesel from Wednesday.

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Msibi, co-accused's case withdrawn due to outstanding info

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Msibi, co-accused's case withdrawn due to outstanding info

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Despite the murder charges against former agricultural MEC Mandla Msibi and his co-accused being withdrawn, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said the accused are not off the hook yet.

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CCTV repairman caught on camera 'stealing' from top school

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CCTV repairman caught on camera 'stealing' from top school

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CCTV footage has helped police nail a CCTV repairman for allegedly stealing a laptop and a watch from a top Eastern Cape school.

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At least 18 killed in Al-Shabaab attack in Somalia

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At least 18 killed in Al-Shabaab attack in Somalia

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Al Shabaab militants killed at least 18 civilians and destroyed trucks laden with relief food in an overnight attack in Somalia's central region, residents and a state news agency said on Saturday.

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'I'm not indispensable,' says under-siege President Cyril Ramaphosa

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'I'm not indispensable,' says under-siege President Cyril Ramaphosa

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"I'm not indispensable." This was President Cyril Ramaphosa's response to questions from the media around the section 89 parliamentary process dealing with his removal from office.