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Just 10 days before Katiso Molefe was arrested for allegedly masterminding the murder of engineer Armand Swart,he was visited by a subordinate of deputy national police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya – who walked out of his mansion minutes later,carrying a large white carrier bag.
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CCTV footage shows how Sibiya’s subordinate visited Molefe – and left with white paper bag
- Engineer Armand Swart was murdered in a case of mistaken identity,leading to an investigation that implicated Katiso Molefe as the mastermind.
- CCTV footage revealed Sergeant FE Nkosi,a subordinate of deputy national police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya,visiting Molefe shortly before Molefe’s arrest.
- Evidence presented at the Madlanga Commission suggests a potential link between Nkosi,Sibiya,and a criminal cartel involved in multiple crimes.
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Woman in the wings? National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza may be in the running for ANC president,argues the writer.
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Adriaan Basson | Could this ANC veteran derail Mashatile’s march to power?
- Paul Mashatile is actively campaigning to succeed Cyril Ramaphosa as ANC president in 2027,with a focus on gaining support from key provinces,such as the Eastern Cape.
- Concerns exist within the ANC that a Mashatile presidency could further erode the party’s electoral support and potentially lead to a new era of state capture.
- National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza,known for her integrity,is now being considered as a potential challenger to Mashatile for the ANC presidency by those aligned with Ramaphosa.
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Witnesses claim white VW Golf dropped Mogotsi at scene of apparent hit after gunshots
- Controversial businessman Brown Mogotsi survived an apparent hit in Vosloorus and allegedly told witnesses not to contact the police.
- Witnesses found an abandoned red Chevrolet with broken windows and said a white VW Golf dropped Mogotsi off at the scene,where he appeared distressed but uninjured.
- Police are investigating the incident,but say Mogotsi has been uncooperative,failing to provide a statement or honour appointments.
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President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed commissioners to the IEC for the next seven-year term.
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Ramaphosa reappoints Moepya and Pillay to IEC,EFF ‘deeply disturbed’
- President Ramaphosa reappointed Mosotho Moepya as IEC chairperson and confirmed new commissioners,despite concerns raised about their suitability.
- The EFF criticised the decision,stating that the government ignored the panel’s findings regarding Moepya and Judge Dhaya Pillay.
- The panel,led by Chief Justice Mandisa Maya,had raised concerns about Moepya’s defensiveness and lack of empathy,and Pillay’s reluctance to acknowledge the IEC’s shortcomings.
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A man holds a bag as he leaves the SHEIN’s “Spring Boutique” temporary store at Palazzo dei Giureconsulti on March 23,2024 in Milan,Italy.
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Shein investigated for selling childlike sex dolls
- Shein pledged to cooperate fully with French authorities after an investigation was launched into the sale of childlike sex dolls on its platform.
- The investigation also targets rival online retailers AliExpress,Temu,and Wish for distributing inappropriate content accessible to minors.
- Shein has announced a total ban on sex doll products and is preparing to open its first physical store in Paris.
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SA batting ace Dewald Brevis is out of the Pakistan ODI series due to a sore shoulder.
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Injured Brevis ruled out of Pakistan ODI series
- Dewald Brevis has been ruled out of the upcoming ODI series against Pakistan due to a shoulder muscle strain.
- He sustained the injury during the third T20I against Pakistan in Lahore and will remain with the team for rehabilitation.
- Cricket South Africa will name a replacement for the ODIs,which will all be played in Faisalabad,and hope Brevis recovers for the tour of India.
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Enrico Vermaak and Natasha Joubert are expecting a baby girl.
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SEE | Natasha Joubert and hubby Enrico Vermaak cut into joy with sweet gender reveal
- Natasha Joubert and Enrico Vermaak revealed they are expecting a baby girl with a charming gender reveal video.
- Joubert successfully hid her pregnancy for five months,even during the recent Miss SA pageant.
- Joubert has spoken about the emotional and physical challenges of pregnancy,but the couple is overjoyed and excited to welcome their daughter.
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