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COPE condemns Cachalia over interference in political killings dockets

# The Congress of the People has strongly condemned acting Police minister Firoz Cachalia for accusing National Police commissioner Fannie Masemola of interfering on 121 political killings dockets. COPE acting general-secretary, Erick Mohlapamaswi says Cachalia’s demands for reports and delays overstep ministerial authority and interferes with SAPS operational independence. Mohlapamaswi insists that investigations must continue […]

DA commends late Joburg councillor Martin Williams for his dedication [SOUND]

# The DA has described late Johannesburg Ward 90 councillor Martin Williams as a man or integrity, compassion and dedicated to service. DA regional chairperson, Wendy Alexander, says Williams, who served the city and community with distinction was a former Editor-at-Large at The Citizen. She emphasised that he leaves a legacy of fighting for accountability […]