A Johannesburg Metro Police Department officer has poured her heart out to the Madlanga Commission, saying she felt used. This follows her admission that she helped suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi and his colleagues steal precious metals under the guise of confiscation. The officer, who testified under the pseudonym Witness K, also revealed that she was in a romantic relationship with Mkhwanazi. She said she initially was supporting him financially, but his financial requests quickly became…

The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) has raised concerns over the rising incidents of political violence and killings in the country ahead of the much-anticipated local government elections in November. Several election candidates from various parties were targeted and killed over the weekend in three different provinces. Speaking on YOU FM News Hour, SALGA’s national spokesperson, Motalatale Modiba, highlighted that these incidents, although tragic, are not isolated. “This forms part of a deeply concerning pattern of violence that often…

The Nigerian government has appealed to frustrated nationals stranded in South Africa to remain patient and appreciative of efforts being made to facilitate their return home. Hundreds of Nigerians have been gathering daily outside Nigeria’s High Commission in Hatfield, Pretoria, since the 30 June deadline issued by pressure group March and March, which called on undocumented foreign nationals to leave South Africa. Last month, the Nigerian government pledged to repatriate citizens wishing to return home. However, only one charter flight…