Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla will face further court proceedings after the Durban High Court dismissed her application to have terrorism-related charges against her withdrawn. The case centres on allegations that her social media posts amounted to incitement to commit terrorism and public violence. During proceedings, defence Advocate Dali Mpofu challenged the State’s evidence, arguing that the prosecution had failed to establish the key elements required to sustain the charges. Mpofu questioned whether the posts constituted unlawful incitement and alleged that Zuma-Sambudla was…
Sergeant Fannie Nkosi has once again caused a stir at the Madlanga Commission after WhatsApp messages revealed his claim that criminal accused Vusimuzi Cat Matlala may have met with Deputy President Paul Mashatile. Last week, the commission heard Nkosi suggest that Action SA, EFF, and the ANC were benefiting from the alleged rigging of tenders at the City of Tshwane. Nkosi has repeatedly dropped names without context, and this time, when questioned, he failed to provide clarity. “I would not…
The government has expressed regret over the preventable deaths that occurred at various health-care facilities in Gauteng and stated that measures are already underway to improve services, ensure patient safety, and prevent future fatalities. On Monday, a high-profile government delegation received a report from the Health Ombud, Professor Taole Mokoena, which concluded that several deaths—including those of a mental health patient and an infant—were avoidable. The Ombud found that a combination of non-adherence to established protocols and inadequate facilities contributed…
The North West Department of Community Safety and Transport Management says all roads that were closed this morning in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda region following a taxi blockade that left commuters frustrated, have been reopened. The department says the roads were reopened following engagements with the protesting operators, but has however urged motorists to continue driving with caution. The blockade affected major transport corridors including the R503 between Hartbeesfontein/Tigane and Klerksdorp, as well as the R30 towards Orkney. Several internal…