# The acting commissioner of the Border Management Authority, David Chilembe, says more than 35-thousand people have been repatriated through the Beitbridge border post in Limpopo since government introduced new migration measures. He says the post is processing deportations, voluntary repatriations and normal cross-border travel. The inter-ministerial committee on migration will visit repatriation centres to […]
# Businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala’s legal team describes his subpoena to testify before the Madlanga commission on Tuesday as a serious conundrum. They argue he must comply with the summons but no longer has a ratified plea agreement protecting him from self-incrimination. This follows after the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court rejected his eight-year sentence […]
# Zimbabwean president Emmerson Mnangagwa says his government is ready to support citizens returning from South Africa following anti-immigrant protests. The announcement comes after protests across South Africa prompted growing fears among foreign nationals, with several neighbouring countries assisting citizens wishing to return home. Mnangagwa says the Zimbabwean government will provide social protection, temporary assistance […]
# Rugby: South Africa’s largest regional airline, Airlink, has unveiled an Embraer E190 jet in a special all-green livery to mark its role as the official domestic airline for the Greatest Rivalry series between the Springboks and the All Blacks. The aircraft was repainted at Airlink’s Polokwane paint facility in Limpopo and features the tour’s […]
# Crime kingpin, Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala, has been subpoenaed to appear before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry next week. His testimony is expected to shed further light on allegations of corruption, political interference and the alleged influence of organised crime within law enforcement and government structures. Matlala has been implicated in the corruption of multiple […]
# Consumer goods producer Tiger Brands has secured 100-percent of the oranges needed to produce its Oros beverage range from South African growers for a second consecutive citrus season. The company says the achievement strengthens local agriculture, supports farmers with stable demand and reduces reliance on imports. Tiger Brands uses about 45-thousand tonnes of oranges […]
# The National Prosecuting Authority are waiting for the defence response after the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court’s magistrate Ignatius du Preez extended businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala’s prison sentence to 12 years. The state and defence previously agreed on an eight-year sentence for fraud, corruption and money laundering linked to a 228.6-million-rand SAPS-Medicare24 tender. Du […]
# Soccer: Orlando Pirates have confirmed an agreement with Belgian club Royale Union Saint-Gilloise for the transfer of attacking midfielder Relebohile Mofokeng, subject to a medical and personal terms. The deal was agreed before the FIFA World Cup but kept confidential. Mofokeng flew out yesterday from the Los Angeles International Airport to finalise his move. […]
# The chairpersonn of the Madlanga Commission, Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, has cautioned suspended Crime Intelligence deputy head Feroz Khan’s legal team including advocate Zubair Khan, against making comments that commission witnesses are being killed because of information leaking from the inquiry. This follows remarks made during a media interview after Khan’s reported attempted assassination. Justice […]
