The Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court has upheld its earlier decision to deny bail to North West businessman Brown Mogotsi, dismissing his second application despite claims of new evidence. Mogotsi returned to court seeking bail on the basis of what his legal team described as new facts after his initial application was rejected on June 4. The first ruling cited concerns over residential addresses that could not be verified. In handing down its latest decision, the court found no reason to depart…

Herman Mashaba’s ActionSA has called on the Government of National Unity (GNU) to intensify efforts to combat illegal immigration, arguing that government inaction is fuelling public frustration ahead of planned demonstrations on Tuesday. In a statement issued on Monday, the party said the government should focus on enforcing existing immigration laws and strengthening border security, rather than concentrating primarily on policing public protests. ActionSA urged those participating in the demonstrations to do so peacefully and within the law, saying concerns…

Gauteng police have launched a high-level investigation following the attempted assassination of suspended Major General Feroz Khan, who was shot on Sunday evening in Houghton. Khan was shot several times and was rushed to Milpark Hospital, where he underwent emergency surgery. Police say the investigation into Khan’s attempted assassination is being led by the Gauteng Hawks, Gauteng Crime Intelligence and the SAPS Detective Service. “The Acting National Commissioner has further directed that the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) be incorporated…