Army will be deployed to Western Cape hotspots

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Police Minister Bheki Cele, announced soldiers will be deployed to the streets of crime hotspots in Cape Town following a string of murders.

Wife killer Rob Packham denied leave to appeal conviction

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The Western Cape High Court on Friday denied wife killer Rob Packham leave to appeal his conviction.

Malema warns Ramaphosa to come clean on donations

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EFF leader Julius Malema challenge President Cyril Ramaphosa to "come clean" on who donated to his campaign to become the leader of the ANC in 2017.

Ramaphosa sworn in as SA MP

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially been sworn in as a member of the South African Parliament.

Results in for 25% of SA's voting districts

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By 9am, The ANC seemed destined to retain its majority hold on the National Assembly after voting tallies at a quarter of voting districts.

Vodacom does about-turn on data rollover charge

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Vodacom on Wednesday announced it would rollover data for free following outrage from its customers and South Africa's telecommunications regulator.

Thousands of cops to be promoted - Cele

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Over 28 000 police officers who are overdue for promotions will move one step up the ladder between now and March 31 next year, Police Minister Bheki Cele.

Cape Town Film Festival off to a red carpet start

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The Cape Town International Film Market and Festival kicked off in fine style as the cream of the local film industry crop walked the red carpet.

'Arson attack on trains co-ordinated sabotage'

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The arson attacks on trains were co-ordinated attempts to cripple passenger rail service in the country, Transport Minister Blade Nzimande said.

Several people being questioned for CT train fires

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Police are questioning several people in connection with an arson attack on two trains at the Cape Town Station after five carriages were destroyed.

Trains set alight at Cape Town Station

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Plumes of smoke could be seen coming from Cape Town station while Prasa members were briefing MPs at a nearby hotel about arson attacks on trains.

Gang wars leave 1 dead at Pollsmoor

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Ongoing gang wars in Cape Town's prisons have resulted in one inmate being stabbed to death at Pollsmoor prison, and tensions remain high.

Road deaths soar over Easter - Nzimande

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Human error remains the number one cause of road fatalities in South Africa, contributing 89. 5 percent to crashes on the country's roads over the Easter weekend. ...

BUDGET - Sin taxes on the rise again

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Come April 1, pipe and cigarette smokers and those who partake in alcohol are set to dig deeper into their pockets.

Vehicle licence fees looks set to increase

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The Western Cape transport department on Thursday announced it was proposing a 4. 5 percent increase in vehicle licence fees.

Crime Stats: Murder up 1.8 percent

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South Africa's murder rate is up 1. 8 percent, according to the country's crime stats 2016/17 released on Tuesday.

WATCH: #FikileMbalula insists on squeezing the balls of criminals

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Police Minister Fikile Mbalula has repeated that police should squeeze the "balls" of criminals, this time explaining what exactly he meant by that.

Zuma faces his first no confidence vote by secret ballot

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After a rather surprising announcement by National Assembly Speaker Baleka Mbete that a vote of no confidence would happen via a secret ballot.

Zuma no confidence vote scheduled for August

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National Assembly Speaker Baleka Mbete has scheduled a motion of no confidence in President Jacob Zuma for August 3, Parliament said on Friday.

Zuma: I’m not going anywhere

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President Jacob Zuma on Thursday said he was not stepping down and argued against a motion of no confidence in him being held by secret ballot.

Stop lying about me, Zuma tells Maimane

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President Jacob Zuma on Thursday said he knows of no transaction of any members of his family related to South Africa?s envisaged nuclear build programme.

Home Affairs DG a no-show at #GuptaCitizenship hearing

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MPs clashed on Tuesday morning over the absence of Home Affairs director-general (DG) Mkuseli Apleni to explain how the Gupta family was granted early citizenship. ...

MPs visit Cape Town station after trains set alight

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Two trains were torched on Monday evening following three-hour train delays.

Gigaba defends Guptas' citizenship, says docs on social media are legit

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Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba on Tuesday said there was nothing untoward about him granting members of the Gupta family South African citizenship.

DA officially suspends Zille's membership

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Western Cape Premier Helen Zille was officially suspended from participating in any party-related activities, the Democratic Alliance (DA) announced on Wednesday ...