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  1. 10h ago

    Mkhwanazi: Prisons are turning offenders into hardened gang members

    KwaZulu-Natal police cheif lieutenant-general Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has warned that South Africa’s correctional facilities may be perpetuating the country’s gang problem, describing prisons as “breeding grounds” for gangs. Addressing MPs in parliament on Wednesday afternoon, Mkhwanazi said people could enter correctional facilities with limited criminal knowledge and leave having been recruited into gangs and exposed to new criminal strategies. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  2. 20h ago

    Ramaphosa objects to impeachment evidence leader at eleventh hour

    President Cyril Ramaphosa has objected to the person chosen by Parliament’s Section 89 Committee to lead evidence in its inquiry into his possible impeachment. The committee heard on Wednesday that the Presidency had written to its chairperson, Makashule Gana, and Speaker Thoko Didiza, objecting to the appointment of Advocate Thandazani Madonsela SC, who is from the Durban Bar. The committee resolved to recommend Madonsela for the role two weeks ago. Parliament said it received the president’s letter on Tuesday night, hours before Wednesday’s committee meeting, with Ramaphosa citing a conflict of interest. Chairperson Gana said the legal team was studying the letter and looking at options for the committee. The development has drawn criticism from opposition parties in Parliament, with some accusing the president of attempting to interfere with the committee’s work. The MK Party objected to the president’s request during Wednesday morning’s meeting, while EFF leader Julius Malema said Ramaphosa could not dictate who should lead evidence before the committee. “He’s not going to choose his own judge. That’s what he’s doing. This is the sole responsibility of the committee,” Malema said. Committee members said the request is intertwined with the ANC’s request by secretary-general Fikile Mbalula. ANC MPs were mum on the matter. Gana explained that the matter was being studied by the legal team to ensure the process is protected, as “it will be challenged every step of the way”. The Section 89 Committee is tasked with considering whether there is sufficient evidence to warrant recommending the removal of the president from office. In July, Ramaphosa’s legal team successfully secured a temporary suspension of the Section 89 inquiry pending the outcome of a legal challenge relating to the Phala Phala report. The matter is expected to be decided next month. The committee is continuing to deliberate on the president’s objection on Wednesday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  3. 6d ago

    Michael Pashut call with journalist Brenwin Naidu

    Car sales podcaster claims media agenda behind Mazda harassment queries.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  4. Aug 12

    Michael Pashut’s message to Mazda

    Michael Pashut, who operates sales business Auto & Bus and classifieds website Change Cars, describes Mazda’s marketing team as “retarded” in a voice note sent to company MD Bonite van der Merwe.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  5. Aug 12

    Illegal foreigner caught attempting to infiltrate SADC Summit with fake accreditation

    NATJOINTS has revealed that an undocumented foreign national was arrested after allegedly attempting to obtain accreditation to attend the 46th SADC Summit in Durban using false documentation. Lieutenant General Tebello Mosikili also outlines the security measures in place ahead of the summit, including planned protests against illegal immigration and the arrival of regional heads of state next week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  6. Jul 30

    Malema to Madlanga inquiry: ‘No commissioner will speak to me like a boy, I’m not scared’

    EFF leader Julius Malema says he will not be intimidated or belittled by the Madlanga Commission should he be required to appear. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  7. Jul 30

    Malema: I haven’t followed Andrea Johnson’s Madlanga testimony – ‘I was busy’

    The EFF has rejected the notion that the revelations at the Madlanga commission surrounding its leader have hurt the party. EFF leader Julius Malema came under severe public scrutiny after revelations of his close ties to crime intelligence’s Feroz Khan who has been become a central topic at the commission. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  8. Jul 29

    ‘We’ll never support anarchy’ — Mbalula slams anti-illegal immigration marches

    ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has come out strongly against recent anti-illegal immigration marches, warning that the movement risks descending into lawlessness and political opportunism. “We will never support anarchy in our country,” Mbalula said, adding that South Africa must remain a lawful society that upholds its constitutional values. He criticised incidents of violence linked to the protests, saying Africans should not be “beaten up and chased like dogs”, and stressed that immigration challenges must be handled through legal and structured processes. Mbalula argued that the marches are not purely issue-based, but have evolved into something more political. “This is not a pure issue of immigration,” he said, claiming there is a “political hand behind it” aimed at undermining the ANC. He alleged that some protest leaders had openly aligned themselves with political parties and were using public anger around immigration to mobilise support. In some instances, he said, calls were made during protests for people to vote for specific parties. According to Mbalula, what may have started as a community-driven concern has become increasingly aggressive in its stance against the governing party. He likened the movement to “a wolf in sheep’s clothing” that initially appeared subtle but has since taken on a more overt political tone. While acknowledging that illegal immigration is a real concern, Mbalula said it is a global issue and not unique to South Africa. He warned against framing the country as xenophobic on the international stage, saying such narratives could damage its standing and have long-term consequences. “Those who won’t bear the consequences will be in the streets as peacetime heroes, but the country will suffer long after,” he said. Mbalula also cautioned that the situation could backfire, potentially isolating South Africa globally and fuelling instability at home. He urged unity across political lines to address immigration challenges responsibly, warning against what he described as “wedge drivers” seeking to divide society and destabilise the country. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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