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The Mogotsi Gambit: Controversial Businessman Takes the Stand as Madlanga Commission Enters Critical Phase

 The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has entered its most anticipated and perilous phase, as controversial businessman Brown Mogotsi took the witness stand today, forcing a direct confrontation with the web of allegations linking high-level politics, organised crime, and the criminal justice system. Mogotsi’s testimony marks a pivotal turning point for the inquiry, shifting from hearing about the…

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Storm Over the Sacred Trust: Unverified Lithium Allegations Ignite Tensions in Zulu Kingdom

 A whirlwind of unverified allegations, sweeping across social media platform X, has cast a long shadow over the throne of the Zulu monarchy, accusing King Misuzulu kaZwelithini of orchestrating secret lithium sales from the mineral-rich lands held in trust for the nation. These claims, which emerged on November 17, 2025, have ignited a firestorm of…

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Heavy Rains and Strong Winds May Cause Delays in Tshwane Municipal Services

The City of Tshwane is urging residents to remain patient as heavy rains and strong winds continue to disrupt essential municipal services across the metro. In its statement issued on 17 November 2025, the city said the severe weather is putting “significant strain on essential municipal services, including electricity supply, water provision, and waste collection.”…

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ANC Moves to Formalise Leadership, Proposes Matric as Minimum Bar for Mayoral Candidates

In a move signalling a decisive shift towards professionalising local government, the African National Congress (ANC) is set to overhaul its internal criteria for selecting mayoral candidates, with a formal matric certificate emerging as a central minimum requirement. The proposed revision, championed by the party’s internal electoral committee headed by former President Kgalema Motlanthe, is…

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Diplomatic Strain as French Officials Deny Entry to South African Police Investigators Probing Ambassador’s Death

A critical investigation into the death of South African Ambassador Nathi Mthethwa has been thrust into the center of a burgeoning diplomatic impasse. The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed that a team of senior detectives has been denied entry to France, abruptly halting their mission to assist in the probe surrounding the ambassador’s…

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Limpopo Police Net R240,000 Illicit Cigarette Haul in Mahwelereng, Fleeing Ford Ranger Intercepted

 In a significant blow to the illicit tobacco trade, the Limpopo police’s Flying Squad intercepted a Ford Ranger bakkie laden with contraband cigarettes with an estimated street value of R240,000 during a precision operation on Thursday, 14 November 2025. The successful seizure underscores the ongoing battle against sophisticated smuggling networks operating on the province’s rural…

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Ekurhuleni Reinstate Lt. Col. Kelebogile Thepa as EMPD Spokesperson After Madlanga Testimony

 In a move signaling a significant victory for institutional integrity and a stark rebuke of internal factionalism, the City of Ekurhuleni has reinstated Lieutenant Colonel Kelebogile Thepa as the head of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Media and Public Relations Unit. This decisive action, ordered by City Manager Kagiso Lerutla, follows a swift internal…

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HONOR Deepens Its African Roots, Championing Local Partnerships and an AI-First Future for the Continent

In a bold declaration of its long-term commitment to the region, HONOR South Africa has unveiled a comprehensive strategy that moves beyond simply selling devices to actively shaping the continent’s digital ecosystem. Reflecting on a pivotal 2025, the technology giant has revealed a year focused on a triad of core objectives: democratising access to technology,…

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