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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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South Africa is mourning the reported passing of Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams, who has reportedly died at the age of 25. Just days ago, Adams helped Bafana Bafana reach the FIFA World Cup knockout stages for the first time in the nation's history. In this video, he is seen being celebrated alongside his teammates as the history-making squad returned home to a hero's welcome. Read on #SouthAfrica #BafanaBafana #JaydenAdams #WorldCup2026 #justice
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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
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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
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South African tourists were harassed in Mozambique despite travelling legally, with the confrontation caught on camera. The man filming failed to justify his claims as facts were presented. The viral clip has sparked outrage, raising concerns over tourist safety and cross-border tensions. #SouthAfrica #Mozambique #TourismSafety #BorderTensions
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Health Minister Motsoaledi appealed to interns, stating the belief that taking sick leave extends internship is "ill-founded" and not government policy. He said interns only fail to complete internship due to "very, very serious misconduct"—citing an example of an intern who altered lab results to avoid work, causing a patient to fall into a coma. He emphasized: "You are more protected as an intern than us... This is a democracy. It has got very serious labor laws." #HealthOmbud #Interns #HealthcareWorkers #DrMotsoaledi #SouthAfrica
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Johannesburg Deputy Executive Mayor Loyiso Masuku leads a Sandton operation targeting hijacked homes, uncovering severe decay and safety risks. Several undocumented occupants are arrested on site. A resident warns against vigilantism after being escorted for document verification, urging authorities to ensure only authorised officials conduct checks during enforcement operations. #LoyisoMasuku #CityOfJohannesburg #SandtonRaid #HijackedBuildings #ServiceDelivery
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South African Pension Funds Adjudicator orders two retirement funds to repay members after benefits were wrongly paid to other accounts. One member’s R46,000 preservation fund was misallocated; another’s R17,321.40 went to a child’s account. Funds must repay benefits plus investment returns. Demand accountability and stronger verification now, urgently for members.
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Captain Maclean testified that after Col Roelofse retired, he was unable to secure a prosecutor for the case against Advocate Johnson because of her seniority and influence. He stated: "The only reason we waited for the new NDPP is to get us someone that is not in this province, that doesn't know Advocate Johnson." He noted that only yesterday (9 July 2026) a meeting was held with prosecutors, and movement on the matter is now underway. He also obtained a statement from Mr. Bateman on 23 June 2026—four years after the initial request. #MadlangaCommission #AndreaJohnson #IDAC #NPA #ObstructionOfJustice
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🇲🇼🚨 SHELTER SEEKERS: Malawian Nationals Camp Outside Woodmead Consulate Fleeing Local Protests A silent humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Sandton as scores of Malawian nationals continue to flock to—and camp outside—the Malawian Consulate in Woodmead. Here is what is happening on the ground: 🛑 Fleeing the Unrest: Terrified families are fleeing their homes following a recent wave of anti-illegal immigration protests in South Africa. ❄️ Braving the Cold: While some are being dropped off daily, many have been camping on the pavements for several days, braving freezing winter nights with children. 📦 Plea for Help: The stranded nationals are desperately pleading with their home government to intervene, organize shelter, and assist them with urgent repatriation back to Malawi. 📽️ Video: Itumeleng English/IOL 👇 What do you think is the best way to resolve the humanitarian impact of these migration crackdowns? Let's discuss in the comments. #Malawi #SouthAfrica #Sandton #HumanitarianCrisis #Migration #Woodmead #AfricanNews #ANAPictures #RefugeeCrisis
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Evidence leaders presented a voice note from Mo Sayed to General Khan (7 July 2021), asking Khan to check with "Pilot" how many test kits were needed for different government departments, as Sayed had approval to distribute through Carnilinx and stock approved by SAHPRA. They then showed a screenshot Khan sent to Sayed (12 July 2021) containing internal SAPS information—the number of disposable face masks required per province—which would not have been publicly available and would benefit a bidder. Below that was a public Treasury instruction (COVID procurement). The evidence leaders noted the internal SAPS mask numbers were "not information that was publicly available" and would advantage a bidder. #MadlangaCommission
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