BREAKING | Hawks raid ANC bigwig's home over R1bn Tembisa Hospital tender scandal
The Hawks on Wednesday raided the home and business premises of ANC Ekurhuleni treasurer-general, Sello Sekhokho, as part of investigations into the R1-billion Tembisa Hospital tender scandal.
Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services is determined to get to the bottom of"Facebook rapist" Thabo Bester's escape from prison - and has called police and prisons top brass, as well as security firm G4S, to answer questions about what happened. Gabonewe Ridah Madikela was arrested on Monday over six fraud charges amounting to R522 881. They emanate from her alleged illegal occupation of two positions in the same municipality for six months.
The IEC, who will be overseeing the voting process, which is via secret ballot, warned councillors that only an X marking on the ballot will be allowed.The DA had seen all its ballots spoiled in the previous mayoral election because the ballots revealed a voter’s identity.
Mafe will be assessed by two psychiatrists and two psychologists who are ordered to establish whether he suffered from a mental illness or intellectual disability at the time of the fire. "There is no police investigation because there were no reported incidents. The Mall of Africa Management also didn't lay a complaint about any incidents. We are also aware of the rumour that someone was killed, but that is not the case,"Masondo said."We are investigating the reported disruption and will aim to share information with relevant parties as soon this is available. At this time, we can confirm that there is no reported stabbing incident at the Mall.
But the matter was postponed until Wednesday, 29 March, following new developments presented by the defence. "However, crews were once again confronted by a volatile crowd blocking access to the fire. Law Enforcement and the South African Police Service had to be called to stabilise the situation," said spokesperson Jermaine Carelse.- Nicole McCainA 50-year-old man was shot dead at a popular seafood restaurant in White River, Mpumalanga, on Saturday.
"Critical at this stage is for Thabo Bester to be found. DCS is appealing to the public to assist with any information that may lead to the re-arrest of Bester. Police found more than 700 abalones in the vehicle. He was expected to appear before Reddersburg Magistrate's Court soon, facing a charge of unlawful possession of abalone.JUST IN | Cape Town councillor removed from mayoral committee following police raid
"The search for the suspects is under way and the motive of the killings has not yet been confirmed, although taxi-related violence could not be ruled out."Truck driver accused of causing multi-vehicle crash in KZN says he's innocent He added that firefighters and other emergency services personnel were on the scene. The cause of the fire is unknown.
A special council sitting on Wednesday did not see the election of a mayor after councillors bickered about the legality of the presence of one Cope councillor. Rikhotso said the money was handed over between May and August 2022 to the alleged scammer. She also said the man used a fake name in all her interactions with the woman.
"Two occupants in the front of the vehicle, an adult male and female, were declared dead on arrival of paramedics. A teenage female who was seated in the back of the vehicle was found in critical condition,” Emer-G-Med said. Speaking on Tuesday during Human Rights Day celebrations in De Aar, Northern Cape, Ramaphosa took a swipe at the EFF shutdown, saying that it sought to undermine and"abuse the rights of others, intimidate them and compel them to participate in protests".
The City said its Water and Sanitation Directorate is carrying out emergency repairs to a 990mm diameter bulk sewer main that collapsed at the weekend. Centlec spokesperson Lele Mamatu told News24 they were investigating an alleged explosion at one of their power stations. It was found he had produced a fake insolvency rehabilitation certificate when it came to light he had been declared insolvent in 2016.
Murray, 50, and his son, Thomas, 28, were travelling together when unknown gunmen opened fire at their vehicle in what is believed to be an apparent hit.Cloete Murray later succumbed to his injuries on Sunday morning, said police spokesperson Dimakatso Sello. Western Cape police spokesperson Warrant Officer Joseph Swartbooi said when police arrived at the scene, they found the boy who sustained a gunshot wound.A 16-year-old teenager has since been arrested and detained on a charge of murder.
The Ekurhuleni metropolitan police department has warned motorists to be cautious as criminals are placing spikes and objects on public roads with the intention of robbing them. “The EMPD advises motorists not to stop when they hit a spike or experience a tyre puncture, especially at night. They should continue to drive slowly to the nearest garage or police station", Makgato added.Tshwane councillors fail to elect mayor, sitting adjourned over quorum
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