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27/09/2024

10/08/2024

PROSECUTORS APPEARED BEFORE COURT

Two State Prosecutors, Tshikani Golden Rikhotso (46) and Mikhalani Patrick Chauke made their first appearance at Rustenburg Magistrate Court. The duo were arrested on 08 August 2024, they are facing allegations of defeating or obstructing the administration of justice.

Following lead investigations, (J50) warrants of arrest were issued for the three accused. Only accused one and two were arrested today and appeared before court. Police are on the lookout for the third accused and believe they will be arrested soon.

The matter has been adjourned to 26 September 2024, and the two accused were granted bail of R1 000 each. The accused were sensitised as one of the bail conditions, to report once a week to the local police station between 09h00 to 17h00.

The NPA remains committed to upholding the rule of law, and ensuring that justice is served in our communities.
The National Prosecuting Authority is serious about fighting those who are corrupt in its ranks. Furthermore, the NPA would like to assure the public that disciplinary actions will be taken against its members who are against the system.

Ends,

Sivenathi Gunya
NPA: Communications Officer
North West Division

03/06/2024

The murder trial against a Mpumalanga police officer Sizwe Khoza, who allegedly shot and killed his wife Mnisi and two others, is found guilty for the counts of murder at the Mpumalanga Division of the High Court. Sergeant Sizwe Khoza is facing three counts of murder. Members of DENOSA are protesting outside court in support of the family of the deceased, who were all siblings. Mweli masilela reports.

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06/05/2024

President Vladimir Putin ordered drills to test tactical nuclear weapons capabilities. The drill will be conducted ‘in the near future,’ according to the statement. They will test the deployment of tactical nuclear weapons by the Rocket forces of the Southern Military District.

The drills will test ‘the practical aspects of the preparation and deployment of non-strategic nuclear weapons,’ as a counter to ‘provocative statements and threats against Russia by certain Western Powers,’ according to Moscow .

03/05/2024

United State Department has claimed that the International Criminal Court has ‘no jurisdiction’ over Israeli officials and its reach does not extend to Israel. ‘In this particular instance, I’m sorry, they just do not have jurisdiction,’ said Patel.

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29/03/2024

Limpopo Transport and Community Safety MEC , Florence Radzilani has visited the crash scene of the bus accident that claimed the lives of the 45 people, who were reportedly travelling to Moria, for the Easter weekend church service.

The MEC attended the accident scene, along the R518, at the Mma Matlakala Bridge - between Marken and Mokopane, together with the Minister of Transport, Sindisiwe Chikunga, on Thursday, 28 March 2024.

The two were scheduled to conduct a Road Safety Operation at the Kranskop Toll Plaza, when they received the devastating news of this horrible accident.

The bus had a total of 46 people on board, including the Driver. It has a Botswana registration number, and a process to confirm the citizenship of the victims will only commence, after the foreign missions of both South Africa and Botswana had verified their citizenships.

Only one child, an 8 year-old, survived the accident, and is receiving medical attention at a nearby hospital.

According to reports, the driver lost control, and the bus fell onto a rocky surface, some 50-metres under the bridge and caught fire.

Rescue operations continued until the late hours of Thursday evening, as some bodies were burned beyond recognition, others trapped inside the debris and others scattered on the scene
of Transport and Community Safety, Limpopo.

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12/03/2024

Hungary will be stripped stripped of the EU Presidency

Hungary is set to take over the rotating EU Presidency in July 2024, right after the European elections, but its damning record on respect for EU rights and values casts doubt on whether it is appropriate for Hungary to hold the Presidency at all.

The subject has risen to prominence over the last weeks following the European Parliament’s resolution from May 24, which questions “how Hungary will be able to credibly fulfil” the task of holding the Presidency. The resolution, which most political parties sponsored, was adopted this morning with 442 in favour and 144 against. This follows several EU measures thrown at the country to curb its further descent into autocracy – from the Parliament’s triggering of the Article 7 procedure to the Commission’s blocking of EU funding via the rule of law conditionality regulation. So far, few of these efforts have perturbed the Hungarian government.

Orbán’s regime thrives on the EU’s disapproval, employing the co-opted media empire at its disposal to frame any EU action as depriving the Hungarian people of their right to self-determine Hungarian values. Unfortunately, there is little the EU can currently do about this, as state-sponsored disinformation – which is rampant in Hungary – is a complicated moving target to deal with on a national level.

Technically, postponing a Presidency is a possible legal option. However, we can expect the political will from the Council to be lacking. Therefore, making all efforts to remove the ‘fangs’ of the Hungarian Presidency by reducing its platform and visibility during its tenure – rather than postponing or cancelling its turn – seems more prudent. For instance, not allowing them to preside over any meetings related to rule of law and EU values on the grounds of related ongoing legal and regulatory action against the country would be a justifiable simple

27/02/2024

The Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe has again warned communities against vigilante activities.

This follows an incident that occurred at Extension 10 in Burgersfort, on Sunday, 25 February 2024 at around 13:30, whereby community members attacked three males who were suspected of being involved in robbery cases in the area. The victims were assaulted with various objects.

Police were summoned to the scene, and they quickly responded. Emergency Medical Service was also notified. Community members noticed the Police and immediately dispersed into different directions. Two victims were rescued with serious injuries and taken to local hospital, whereas the third victim succumbed to injuries at the scene. He was identified by his family as Lovemore Fortune Magabe (25).

Police opened a case of murder for further investigation.

Anyone with information about the suspects involved in the case should contact Detectives Sergeant Lesetja Modiba on 076 429 8388 or number on 08600 10111 or nearest police station or .

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