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WATCH: Fed-up Gauteng residents protests outside the ANC headquarters in Johannesburg, calling on ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa and all those named in the Madlanga Commission to resign from office.

WATCH: Fed-up Gauteng residents protests outside the ANC headquarters in Johannesburg, calling on ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa and all those named in the Madlanga Commission to resign from office.

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An organisation called “March in March” led a protest from Durban’s King Dinuzulu Park to the City Hall to call for the removal of undocumented foreigners. 📸: Leon Lestrade / Independent Newspapers

An organisation called “March in March” led a protest from Durban’s King Dinuzulu Park to the City Hall to call for the removal of undocumented foreigners. 📸: Leon Lestrade / Independent Newspapers

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Rosmead Avenue in Kenilworth is underwater as the South African Weather Service issues a Level 8 warning for disruptive rainfall across Cape Town. 📷: Supplied #RosmeadAvenue #CapeTown #rainfall #SouthAfricanWeatherService

Rosmead Avenue in Kenilworth is underwater as the South African Weather Service issues a Level 8 warning for disruptive rainfall across Cape Town. 📷: Supplied #RosmeadAvenue #CapeTown #rainfall #SouthAfricanWeatherService

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The murder crime scene in Brakpan, where Witness D - Marius van der Merwe, was gunned down in front of his wife and kids. 📷: Timothy Bernard/IndependentNewspaper

The murder crime scene in Brakpan, where Witness D - Marius van der Merwe, was gunned down in front of his wife and kids. 📷: Timothy Bernard/IndependentNewspaper

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Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus brought fans together for a festive Christmas morning walk along Blouberg’s beachfront. 📷: Ayanda Ndamane/Independent Media #Springboks #RassieErasmus #ChrisRea #Blouberg

Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus brought fans together for a festive Christmas morning walk along Blouberg’s beachfront. 📷: Ayanda Ndamane/Independent Media #Springboks #RassieErasmus #ChrisRea #Blouberg

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Brig. Rachel Matjeng's testimony at #MadlangaCommission has ended. Admitted: • Took money/gifts from Mr. Matlala since 2019 • Called it "girlfriend allowance" • Requested R100k+ after he won SAPS contract • Shared internal SAPS lists, helped with his claims • He suggested Signal, suspecting her phone was "bugged" Full testimony:

Brig. Rachel Matjeng's testimony at #MadlangaCommission has ended. Admitted: • Took money/gifts from Mr. Matlala since 2019 • Called it "girlfriend allowance" • Requested R100k+ after he won SAPS contract • Shared internal SAPS lists, helped with his claims • He suggested Signal, suspecting her phone was "bugged" Full testimony:

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Serunye's fraud claim against Mokwele's CV appears unfounded. The CV says she was a "middle manager"—but BMW managers say she wasn't. However, the CV itself lists accomplishments, not a management title. Commissioner: "Unless you can show what is stated there is false, there is no fraud." Serunye agrees. #MadlangaCommission

Serunye's fraud claim against Mokwele's CV appears unfounded. The CV says she was a "middle manager"—but BMW managers say she wasn't. However, the CV itself lists accomplishments, not a management title. Commissioner: "Unless you can show what is stated there is false, there is no fraud." Serunye agrees. #MadlangaCommission

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A Congolese national detained at Gauteng’s Lindela Repatriation Centre says he fears deportation despite entering South Africa legally and being married to a South African citizen. Living in the country since 2018, he was detained after his passport and business visa expired while in custody on another matter. He claims detainees face uncertainty about their cases, alleges poor living conditions at the facility, and says as a father of four he wants the chance to regularise his documentation rather than be deported. 📷: Wendy Dondolo / IOL #CongeleseNational #LindelaRepatriationCentre #Deportation #Documentation

A Congolese national detained at Gauteng’s Lindela Repatriation Centre says he fears deportation despite entering South Africa legally and being married to a South African citizen. Living in the country since 2018, he was detained after his passport and business visa expired while in custody on another matter. He claims detainees face uncertainty about their cases, alleges poor living conditions at the facility, and says as a father of four he wants the chance to regularise his documentation rather than be deported. 📷: Wendy Dondolo / IOL #CongeleseNational #LindelaRepatriationCentre #Deportation #Documentation

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Serunye concedes: Mokwele did NOT commit fraud by listing additional qualifications. She relied only on her B-Tech and diploma—the MBA and project management were mentioned "by the way." Panel may have scored her higher for extras, but that doesn't make her fraudulent. He agrees with the Commissioner. #MadlangaCommission

Serunye concedes: Mokwele did NOT commit fraud by listing additional qualifications. She relied only on her B-Tech and diploma—the MBA and project management were mentioned "by the way." Panel may have scored her higher for extras, but that doesn't make her fraudulent. He agrees with the Commissioner. #MadlangaCommission

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Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has called for a statue to honour Hugo Broos following Bafana Bafana’s recent success, praising the coach’s impact on South African football. Speaking during the team’s homecoming at OR Tambo International Airport, McKenzie said Broos deserves national recognition for rebuilding the squad and restoring pride.

Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has called for a statue to honour Hugo Broos following Bafana Bafana’s recent success, praising the coach’s impact on South African football. Speaking during the team’s homecoming at OR Tambo International Airport, McKenzie said Broos deserves national recognition for rebuilding the squad and restoring pride.

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He wasn’t her husband—but he inherited everything. 💰⚖️ A South African man has lost his fight over his late sister’s R834,000 pension death benefit after the Pension Funds Adjudicator ruled that her long-term boyfriend was her legal dependent and entitled to the full payout. Do you agree with the ruling? 👇 #SouthAfrica #NewsTok #LegalNews #Inheritance #PensionFund #IOL #FYP

He wasn’t her husband—but he inherited everything. 💰⚖️ A South African man has lost his fight over his late sister’s R834,000 pension death benefit after the Pension Funds Adjudicator ruled that her long-term boyfriend was her legal dependent and entitled to the full payout. Do you agree with the ruling? 👇 #SouthAfrica #NewsTok #LegalNews #Inheritance #PensionFund #IOL #FYP

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At O.R. Tambo International Airport, 22‑year‑old Sylvester Boakye was the only Ghanaian found in the departure section after his government announced a free charter flight for 300 nationals wanting to return home amid xenophobic threats in South Africa. Having lived with fellow Ghanaians in Pretoria, Sylvester was relieved to go back, but after arriving at 20h00 on Wednesday he discovered by 06h00 Thursday that no other expatriates had appeared for the scheduled 05h00 flight and no officials were available to provide answers. 📷: Timothy Bernard / Independent Media #ORTamboInternationalAirport #flight #Ghana #return #xenophobic #threats

At O.R. Tambo International Airport, 22‑year‑old Sylvester Boakye was the only Ghanaian found in the departure section after his government announced a free charter flight for 300 nationals wanting to return home amid xenophobic threats in South Africa. Having lived with fellow Ghanaians in Pretoria, Sylvester was relieved to go back, but after arriving at 20h00 on Wednesday he discovered by 06h00 Thursday that no other expatriates had appeared for the scheduled 05h00 flight and no officials were available to provide answers. 📷: Timothy Bernard / Independent Media #ORTamboInternationalAirport #flight #Ghana #return #xenophobic #threats

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Chidimma Adetshina’s lawyer has defended the firm’s decision to represent the former beauty queen as she continues her legal battle against deportation from South Africa. Attorney Stefanie de Saude-Darbandi said the case is “not a popularity contest,” stressing that everyone deserves fair legal representation and that the rule of law must be applied equally, regardless of public opinion. The comments come as Adetshina’s immigration case continues to unfold in court. Do you agree that everyone deserves legal representation, regardless of public opinion? 👇 #ChidimmaAdetshina #SouthAfrica #LegalNews #HomeAffairs #BreakingNews #MzansiNews #RuleOfLaw #NewsUpdate

Chidimma Adetshina’s lawyer has defended the firm’s decision to represent the former beauty queen as she continues her legal battle against deportation from South Africa. Attorney Stefanie de Saude-Darbandi said the case is “not a popularity contest,” stressing that everyone deserves fair legal representation and that the rule of law must be applied equally, regardless of public opinion. The comments come as Adetshina’s immigration case continues to unfold in court. Do you agree that everyone deserves legal representation, regardless of public opinion? 👇 #ChidimmaAdetshina #SouthAfrica #LegalNews #HomeAffairs #BreakingNews #MzansiNews #RuleOfLaw #NewsUpdate

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Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia warned that government will not tolerate vigilantism against undocumented foreign nationals, stressing that only the state has authority to enforce immigration laws. He said police have been instructed to arrest anyone involved in intimidation, assaults, or other unlawful actions targeting foreign nationals. 📷: Video: Wendy Dondolo / IOL #FirozCachalia #UndocumentedForeignNationals #Police

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia warned that government will not tolerate vigilantism against undocumented foreign nationals, stressing that only the state has authority to enforce immigration laws. He said police have been instructed to arrest anyone involved in intimidation, assaults, or other unlawful actions targeting foreign nationals. 📷: Video: Wendy Dondolo / IOL #FirozCachalia #UndocumentedForeignNationals #Police

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The MK Party has opened cases against former IDAC head Andrea Johnson. The party wants the police to investigate possible perjury and defeating the ends of justice charges against Johnson after she appeared to have lied to the Ad Hoc Committee in Parliament by giving different answers at the Madlanga Commission. 🌐

The MK Party has opened cases against former IDAC head Andrea Johnson. The party wants the police to investigate possible perjury and defeating the ends of justice charges against Johnson after she appeared to have lied to the Ad Hoc Committee in Parliament by giving different answers at the Madlanga Commission. 🌐

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Evidence leaders presented WhatsApp chats showing General Khan, via Mr. Sayed, coordinating with Mr. Malema to orchestrate the removal of the Inspector General of Intelligence. Khan drafted questions for Parliament, including: "Convicted drug dealer... claims to be close friends with you. Is this true?" and "What gratification does the Inspector General... enjoy from this person?" The aim was to trap the Inspector General into lying about his relationship with a convicted drug lord (Tomi Marimutu). Khan stated: "This should get him to lie. And in return, we can ask for his removal because he lied." The chats show Malema was directly involved in formulating questions, and a meeting between Malema, Khan, and Sayed was arranged for 20 June 2021. #MadlangaCommission

Evidence leaders presented WhatsApp chats showing General Khan, via Mr. Sayed, coordinating with Mr. Malema to orchestrate the removal of the Inspector General of Intelligence. Khan drafted questions for Parliament, including: "Convicted drug dealer... claims to be close friends with you. Is this true?" and "What gratification does the Inspector General... enjoy from this person?" The aim was to trap the Inspector General into lying about his relationship with a convicted drug lord (Tomi Marimutu). Khan stated: "This should get him to lie. And in return, we can ask for his removal because he lied." The chats show Malema was directly involved in formulating questions, and a meeting between Malema, Khan, and Sayed was arranged for 20 June 2021. #MadlangaCommission

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WATCH: Protesting Stellenbosch University students in Cape Town disrupted classes on Thursday, removing students from lecture rooms. The protest stems from the deregistration of students with historical debt. #news #protest #stellenboschuniversity #capetown Video: Armand Hough / Independent Newspapers

WATCH: Protesting Stellenbosch University students in Cape Town disrupted classes on Thursday, removing students from lecture rooms. The protest stems from the deregistration of students with historical debt. #news #protest #stellenboschuniversity #capetown Video: Armand Hough / Independent Newspapers

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The SIU has confirmed what many suspected. South Africa’s Home Affairs system was turned into a marketplace, with marriage certificates and residency permits sold for as little as R500. Over 630,000 foreign nationals may now be in the country illegally through sham marriages, fraudulent life partnerships, and collusion between corrupt officials and religious figures. Cases have been referred to the NPA. - Sesona Madlokovana reports. #SouthAfrica #HomeAffairs #SIU #ImmigrationFraud

The SIU has confirmed what many suspected. South Africa’s Home Affairs system was turned into a marketplace, with marriage certificates and residency permits sold for as little as R500. Over 630,000 foreign nationals may now be in the country illegally through sham marriages, fraudulent life partnerships, and collusion between corrupt officials and religious figures. Cases have been referred to the NPA. - Sesona Madlokovana reports. #SouthAfrica #HomeAffairs #SIU #ImmigrationFraud

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The drama just keeps unfolding! Beauty queen Chidimma Adetshina is back in the spotlight, and this time, it’s a high-stakes legal showdown. From the glitz of the Miss Universe stage to the Cape Town Regional Court, her citizenship battle has reached a boiling point. Home Affairs is pushing hard for a full deportation, while Chidimma is fighting tooth and nail to stay! 🍿 Let’s talk about it: Is Home Affairs right to enforce strict border control, or is Chidimma facing unfair scrutiny? With major SA celebrities already picking sides, the internet is completely split. Where do you stand? Drop your thoughts below—is it time for her to pack her bags, or should she be allowed to regularise her status? Let’s argue in the comments! 👇🔥 Follow IOL Leisure

The drama just keeps unfolding! Beauty queen Chidimma Adetshina is back in the spotlight, and this time, it’s a high-stakes legal showdown. From the glitz of the Miss Universe stage to the Cape Town Regional Court, her citizenship battle has reached a boiling point. Home Affairs is pushing hard for a full deportation, while Chidimma is fighting tooth and nail to stay! 🍿 Let’s talk about it: Is Home Affairs right to enforce strict border control, or is Chidimma facing unfair scrutiny? With major SA celebrities already picking sides, the internet is completely split. Where do you stand? Drop your thoughts below—is it time for her to pack her bags, or should she be allowed to regularise her status? Let’s argue in the comments! 👇🔥 Follow IOL Leisure

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Migrant women and children are still among those forced to sleep outside the Durban Home Affairs office. 📷: Xolile Mtembu / IOL #HomeAffairs #Durban #migrant #women #children

Migrant women and children are still among those forced to sleep outside the Durban Home Affairs office. 📷: Xolile Mtembu / IOL #HomeAffairs #Durban #migrant #women #children

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More than 1,000 Ugandans who returned home from South Africa are now undergoing a 15-day patriotism and rehabilitation programme. 🇺🇬 The initiative includes military-style drills, counselling, skills development, and reintegration training as the government helps returnees rebuild their lives after repatriation. #SouthAfrica #Uganda #AfricaNews #Repatriation #CurrentAffairs #WorldNews #TikTokNews #NewsUpdate

More than 1,000 Ugandans who returned home from South Africa are now undergoing a 15-day patriotism and rehabilitation programme. 🇺🇬 The initiative includes military-style drills, counselling, skills development, and reintegration training as the government helps returnees rebuild their lives after repatriation. #SouthAfrica #Uganda #AfricaNews #Repatriation #CurrentAffairs #WorldNews #TikTokNews #NewsUpdate

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In response to evidence presented by Advocate Matthew Chaskalson at the Madlanga Commission linking him and the EFF to internal police disputes, EFF leader Julius Malema delivered a defiant message. Rejecting the allegations, Malema asserted that he will not be intimidated by commissioners or evidence leaders. He declared that he welcomes questioning but strictly refuses to be belittled or dragged into police conflicts, maintaining that neither he nor his party will back down.

In response to evidence presented by Advocate Matthew Chaskalson at the Madlanga Commission linking him and the EFF to internal police disputes, EFF leader Julius Malema delivered a defiant message. Rejecting the allegations, Malema asserted that he will not be intimidated by commissioners or evidence leaders. He declared that he welcomes questioning but strictly refuses to be belittled or dragged into police conflicts, maintaining that neither he nor his party will back down.

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VUKA AZANIA ON XENOPHOBIA | Adv. Muzi Sikhakhane SC says the solution to xenophobia is not division, but African unity, development, and holding leaders accountable. 📸 Simon Majadibodu/IOL

VUKA AZANIA ON XENOPHOBIA | Adv. Muzi Sikhakhane SC says the solution to xenophobia is not division, but African unity, development, and holding leaders accountable. 📸 Simon Majadibodu/IOL

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Ramsamy: On 22 July, Johnson called her during consultation with evidence leaders—call was recorded. Johnson said: "We've got to figure out how you don't go" (testify). Recording also covers how names ended up in 28(1)(a) and Johnson's criticism of the Commission. Recording to be played. #MadlangaCommission

Ramsamy: On 22 July, Johnson called her during consultation with evidence leaders—call was recorded. Johnson said: "We've got to figure out how you don't go" (testify). Recording also covers how names ended up in 28(1)(a) and Johnson's criticism of the Commission. Recording to be played. #MadlangaCommission

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🚫💸 No Party Levy for Ayanda Allie... For now! 🟢 Ayanda Allie is officially exempt from paying ActionSA’s party tithe because she doesn't currently hold a public office! 🏛️ ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba confirmed that she is putting in the work directly for the party, rather than serving as a deployed public representative. 🟢💼 But make no mistake—Allie made it clear that if she is deployed to public office down the line, she will happily honor the terms and pay the mandatory levy just like every other member. 🤝🗳️

🚫💸 No Party Levy for Ayanda Allie... For now! 🟢 Ayanda Allie is officially exempt from paying ActionSA’s party tithe because she doesn't currently hold a public office! 🏛️ ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba confirmed that she is putting in the work directly for the party, rather than serving as a deployed public representative. 🟢💼 But make no mistake—Allie made it clear that if she is deployed to public office down the line, she will happily honor the terms and pay the mandatory levy just like every other member. 🤝🗳️

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Ramsamy: She joined IDAC as state advocate in March 2023. The "Tembisa" label used in emails was a disguise for the Medicare24 investigation—initiated by Johnson and later renamed "Project Wellness." She was confused initially. The Medicare24 contract is worth R360 million. #MadlangaCommission

Ramsamy: She joined IDAC as state advocate in March 2023. The "Tembisa" label used in emails was a disguise for the Medicare24 investigation—initiated by Johnson and later renamed "Project Wellness." She was confused initially. The Medicare24 contract is worth R360 million. #MadlangaCommission

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