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Nigerian Televangelist Timothy Omotoso files urgent court bid to overturn prohibited status in SA
Controversial televangelist Timothy Omotoso has filed an urgent court order to challenge his prohibited status in SA.
Senzo Mchunu: We have not found missing journalist Aserie Ndlovu and his partner Zodwa Mdhluli
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu said the search for missing journalist Aserie Ndlovu and his partner Zodwa Precious Mdhluli is still ongoing, with a doubled reward for information.
‘Please do not leave SAPS’: Minister Senzo Mchunu’s appeal at Constable Senoge’s funeral
At the funeral of Constable Boipelo Senoge in Bloemfontein, Police Minister Senzo Mchunu delivered a poignant tribute, urging SAPS members to remain steadfast in their service despite the challenges they face.
‘I believe we are close to the end’: Son of missing woman Zodwa Mdhluli’s heartfelt appeal
Zodwa Precious Mdhluli and journalist Sibusiso Aserie Ndlovu have been missing for nearly three months. As the search continues, their families receive updates from authorities, and a reward for information has doubled to R100,000.
'We never anticipated this tragic end': Police Commissioner Masemola on deaths of three missing Free State cops
National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola reflects on the heartbreaking deaths of three Free State police constables, whose bodies were recovered from the Hennops River after a five-day search, during a poignant memorial service.
Missing journalist and partner: Deputy police minister, SAPS commissioner to visit families
Deputy Minister of Police, Polly Boshielo and SAPS national commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, will on Wednesday meet families of missing journalist Aserie Sibusiso Ndlovu and his partner Zodwa Precious Mdhluli.
'We never anticipated this tragic end': Police Commissioner Masemola on deaths of three missing Free State cops
National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola reflects on the heartbreaking deaths of three Free State police constables, whose bodies were recovered from the Hennops River after a five-day search, during a poignant memorial service.
LIVE: Joint memorial service for police officers whose bodies were pulled from the Hennops River
A heartfelt memorial service is scheduled to honour the lives of three SAPS constables - Cebekhulu Linda, Boipelo Senoge, and Keamogetswe Buys - who tragically lost their lives in the Hennops River incident.
Three Free State police constables honoured after tragic drowning in Hennops River
Three Free State police constables, reported missing for over five days, were found deceased in the Hennops River. An investigation is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding their tragic deaths.
Honouring the fallen: Police constables to receive official funerals after Hennops River tragedy
Three brave police constables tragically lost in the Hennops River will be honoured with a joint memorial service on May 6, followed by individual official funerals, celebrating their commitment to serving and protecting.
Hennops River incident: SAPS investigates man for false social media claims about missing VW Polo
The SAPS has recovered the vehicle of three missing officers from the Hennops River, following the discovery of their bodies. A Cape Town man is now facing charges for allegedly spreading false information on social media.
'Nothing sinister': Police believe VW Polo carrying three constables overturned before crashing into river
National police commissioner, General Fannie Masemola said it looks like the VW Polo capsized first, before it impacted on the road barrier on the N1, and the car eventually went into the water.
Damaged barrier sparks public anger amid search for missing police officers
Social media erupts as the South African Police Service faces criticism over a damaged barrier linked to the disappearance and deaths of three police officers.
What if Hennops River has more bodies?
Seasoned investigator Mike Bolhuis warns that more bodies may still be hidden in Hennops River, following the recent discovery of five bodies.
Grieving father pleads for the recovery of missing VW Polo linked to police officers' deaths
The father of Constable Boipelo Senoge says the family can’t rest until the missing VW Polo is found, believing it holds the key to solving her death.
SAPU concerned over missing VW Polo linked to Constables' deaths
The SA Policing Union calls for the recovery of a missing Volkswagen Polo, vital to the investigation into the tragic deaths of three Constables.
Where is the VW Polo? Police chief believes the car crashed into Hennops River
National police commissioner, General Fannie Masemola said pieces of the VW Polo were fpund on the crash scene, showing that the car went into the river.
Cops found dead, search continues for missing VW Polo. . . but where is it?
National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola says the police are still looking for the vehicle in which three missing police constables, whose bodies were recovered from the Hennops River, were traveling in.
Husband's emotional plea for the safe return of missing police officer Keamogetswe Buys
Families of three missing police constables in Gauteng have united in their plea for information, as the national police commissioner announces a R350,000 reward for leads on their whereabouts.
'Bring back my wife alive': Emotional plea from husband of missing police officer Keamogetswe Buys
National police commissioner, General Fannie Masemola has announced a R350,000 reward for information which can lead to the three missing police officers being found.
PICS: Police chief Fannie Masemola to meet families after three constables vanish mysteriously
National police commissioner General Fannie Masemola is set to meet the families of three constables who mysteriously vanished while travelling to Limpopo, as the SAPS intensifies its search for answers.
ANC was kept in the dark about Paul Mashatile's shooting, says Fikile Mbalula
The ANC has expressed its shock over being uninformed about the shooting incident involving Deputy President Paul Mashatile, only learning of it through media reports.
Zamani Saul warns that Mashatile's shooting could deepen ANC divisions ahead of 2027 elections
Zamani Saul, re-elected Chairperson of the ANC in Northern Cape, warns that the alleged shooting incident involving Deputy President Paul Mashatile could exacerbate divisions within the party as it heads towards the 2027 elective conference.
Should farm attacks be classified as a national crime? AfriForum's urgent appeal
AfriForum's urgent appeal to the National Police Commissioner underscores the rising violence of farm attacks, advocating for their classification as a national priority crime to ensure specialised investigative resources are allocated.
Police unions endorse commissioner's deadly force directive amid rising officer killings
Police unions Popcru and Sapu have unanimously endorsed National Commissioner Fannie Masemola's controversial directive authorizing officers to use deadly force against armed criminals. Following recent police killings in KwaZulu-Natal, union leaders are demanding Parliament urgently amend the 1977 Criminal Procedures Act, calling it 'outdated for democracy' and inadequate for protecting officers on the frontline.