Rapula Moatshe

Metro Journalist

Explosive testimony: Brown Mogotsi reveals police corruption and information leaks at the Madlanga Commission

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Brown Mogotsi's testimony at the Madlana Commission unveils shocking allegations of corruption involving senior police officials and political figures, raising concerns ...

Allegations of corruption: Brown Mogotsi's claims at the Madlanga Commission

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Brown Mogotsi's testimony at the Madlana Commission unveils shocking allegations of corruption involving senior police officials and political figures, raising concerns ...

Brown Mogotsi defends access to SAPS information amid corruption allegations

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Brown Mogotsi's testimony at the Madlanga Commission unveils shocking allegations of corruption involving top police officials and a businessman, raising questions ...

'Petty politics' behind Trump's G20 boycott

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Experts warn that Trump's boycott of the G20 Summit could undermine South Africa's role in global affairs, impacting diplomatic relations and international cooperation. ...

Understanding the roles of commissions of inquiries, are they still effective in South Africa?

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Political analysts debate the effectiveness of South Africa's commissions of inquiry, particularly the Madlanga Commission, amidst public scepticism and concerns ...

Lieutenant General Khumalo reveals internal threats to SAPS during commission testimony

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Lieutenant General Samuel Dumisani Khumalo's testimony at the Madlanga Commission reveals alarming insights into internal corruption and political interference within ...

Tensions rise as Fannie Masemola reveals details of how Political Killings Task Team was disbanded

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National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola's testimony at the Madlanga Judicial Commission of Inquiry reveals tensions surrounding the disbandment of the Political ...

No help was forthcoming when police boss Fannie Masemola turned to Ramaphosa over the Minister's 'unlawful' order

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National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola testifies at the Madlanga Judicial Commission, expressing concerns over Minister Senzo Mchunu's directive to disband ...

Madlanga Commission on corruption allegations begins on September 17, KZN police boss Mkhwanazi will be first to testify

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The Madlanga Judicial Commission of Inquiry will commence on September 17, with Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi expected to testify about serious allegations ...

Chinese scholarships awarded to South African students

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South African students celebrate their scholarships to study in China, as officials emphasise the significance of educational cooperation and cultural exchange. ...

Power outage at Clarina after armed criminals break in at substation

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The team, he said, assessed the damaged equipment with a view of effecting repairs which included replacing the faulted cables.

New taxi rank for Menlyn Park Shopping Centre

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She said customers won’t have to alight on the street and walk over to the mall as they will be dropped off inside the centre.

DA failed to sort water crisis in Hammanskraal - Mashaba

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He told his audience that the recurring water crisis in the township was attributed to corruption before 2016 when the municipality was under the ANC administration. ...

DA members attacked in Attridgeville

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Two members, Innocent Mabaso and Daniel Mogobu on Tuesday told the Pretoria News that they went to hospital for X-rays after they sustained injuries on the legs ...

Low-cost houses to restore human dignity to vulnerable people

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The roads in the settlement were in poor condition and residents previously bemoaned the fact that they were impassable in the event of rains.

Calm in Pretoria West despite threats of violent protest

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At the heart of the threats are illegal electricity connections - which have subsequently been disconnected - with Gomora residents demanding electricity.

Tshwane wants to buy own vehicles to save costs

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THE City of Tshwane wants to purchase its own vehicles as part of a plan to slowly abandon the use of hired vehicles costing the municipality millions of rands every ...

Errant spaza shops caught out in Ga-Rankuwa

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The non-compliant local businesses were exposed during the joint crime-fighting operation by the Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD), the SAPS and the City’s ...

Thousands risk losing properties

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At least 14 000 customers whose municipal accounts were in arrears had been issued with Section 129 notices as formal demand for payments.

Work on track to rebuild Wapadrand sub-station

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The Mooikloof 132/11kV sub-station experienced an explosion, resulting in a fire on Transformer B and the 11kV panels.

City delays water upgrades till next month

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Many residents in areas like Arcadia and Muckleneuk have been spared long hours without water this week after the City of Tshwane rescheduled planned upgrades on ...

City’s budget set to fight invasive plants

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The City of Tshwane is set to bolster a battle against the invasive species posing a threat to the environment and water by injecting at least R2 377 million into ...

Metro police leads operation to clear up illegal recycling site

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An illegal recycling site littered with tons of rat-infested and stinking rubbish strewn on the roadside of Solomon Mahlangu Drive near Castle Gate shopping centre ...

Deputy mayor happy with progress at Rooiwal project

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Deputy mayor of Tshwane, Nasiphi Moya, has expressed satisfaction at the ongoing work to upgrade the capacity of Rooiwal wastewater treatment plant.

Criminals behind road spiking arrested

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THE arrest of 11 suspects in Winterveldt believed to be behind road spiking incidents targeting motorists on highways, could potentially lead to prosecution of many ...