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One more victim has died in hospital following a shooting at a tavern in Wedela, in Gauteng’s West Rand District, bringing the death toll to 18, police confirmed on Monday. Read on tinyurl.com/3tdwk5ur #news #MassShooting #WedelaTavern #DeathToll #Gauteng
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A Gauteng father accused of sexually assaulting his four-year-old twin daughters has failed in his urgent bid to force police to finalise their investigation, saying the ongoing probe has effectively suspended his parental rights and prevented him from having normal contact with his children. Read on tinyurl.com/y9z2eccf #CrimeAndCourts #Gauteng #CourtCase #JusticeSystem #SouthAfrica #LegalNews
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ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa says the ANC is gaining momentum in KwaZulu-Natal and making progress in rebuilding the party after its poor performance in the 2024 elections. Read on tinyurl.com/yrppunsb #ANC #CyrilRamaphosa #KZNPolitics #SouthAfricaPolitics #Elections #PoliticsZA
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Evidence Leader Mr. Chaskalson highlights Bafana Sindane’s unauthorized access to sensitive SAPS intelligence at the #MadlangaCommission, noting that internal police reports were improperly shared with him despite not being intended for community forums. This pattern suggests a systemic leak of official police information to private individuals. piped.video/live/FTaFNXINFgo
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The Proteas took to the Wanderers in more than just pink during their Pink Day clash against Australia on Sunday, with the names of breast cancer fighters and survivors replacing their surnames on the back of their shirts. Read on tinyurl.com/5n8tfbk9 #Proteas #PinkDay #BreastCancerAwareness #CricketSA #WomensHealth #Cricket
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The City of Cape Town is inviting residents to design the festive-wear top that the mayor will wear at the Grand Parade on Sunday, November 29, 2026. Read on tinyurl.com/2x3jcrzv #CapeTown #ChristmasJumper #DesignCompetition #Lifestyle #CreativeCapeTown #FestiveSeason
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Evidence Leader Mr. Chaskalson reveals at the #MadlangaCommission that Joe Sibanyoni possessed a confidential internal SAPS letter from General Masemola regarding senior appointments in Crime Intelligence. This demonstrates that Sibanyoni and Bafana Sindane had direct access to restricted police communications not available to the public. piped.video/live/FTaFNXINFgo
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The Mpumalanga High Court in Mbombela has ordered an investigation into the best interests of a six-year-old boy after his paternal grandparents sought to remove him from his mother’s care, amid serious allegations of substance abuse, physical, sexual, emotional and psychological abuse. Read on tinyurl.com/46rxyect #Mpumalanga #CrimeAndCourts #ChildWelfare #FamilyCourt #SouthAfricaNews #LegalBattle
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Evidence Leader Mr. Chaskalson reveals at the #MadlangaCommission that Bafana Sindane received confidential internal SAPS reports, including details on a Sandton restaurant shooting and the murder investigation of Sergeant Lekalakala. The evidence suggests a high-level leak within the police force, providing Sindane with sensitive operational intelligence not available to the public. piped.video/live/FTaFNXINFgo
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Evidence Leader Mr. Chaskalson presents disturbing evidence at the #MadlangaCommission, showing Bafana Sindane received names, ID numbers, and photos of alleged drug distributors linked to rival S’bu Nkosi associate, Solly Mthethwa (Matlala). Chaskalson argues there are no innocent explanations for this "intelligence," suggesting it was either for revenge or to take over Matlala’s drug distribution network. piped.video/live/FTaFNXINFgo
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Evidence Leader Mr. Chaskalson examines a mysterious intelligence document at the #MadlangaCommission, noting it appears to be a SAPS report attached to a leave form. He highlights the difficulty in tracing its origin but points to specific metadata on the document as a key piece of the evidentiary puzzle. piped.video/live/FTaFNXINFgo
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In an era of disillusionment, writer Ayanda Mdluli asks if the ANC can recover its lost identity. Read on tinyurl.com/m6xn7m3c #ANC #SouthAfricaPolitics #Opinion #Governance #LocalElections #PoliticsZA
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Evidence Leader Mr. Chaskalson reveals WhatsApp evidence at the #MadlangaCommission showing Joe Sibanyoni telling Bafana Sindane about a R500 million road deal, stating the contractor "now knows there's a new sheriff in town." This suggests a shift in extortion control from the late Mcebisi Jonas to the Sindane-Sibanyoni network. piped.video/live/FTaFNXINFgo
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Evidence Leader Mr. Chaskalson reveals WhatsApp evidence at the #MadlangaCommission showing Joe Sibanyoni telling Bafana Sindane about a R500 million road deal, stating the contractor "now knows there's a new sheriff in town." This suggests a shift in extortion control from the late Mcebisi Jonas to the Sindane-Sibanyoni network. piped.video/live/FTaFNXINFgo
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Evidence Leader Mr. Chaskalson presents testimony from Dr. Ntuli at the #MadlangaCommission, detailing how Joe Sibanyoni imposed a security company on his road construction project after Dr. Ntuli's own guards were beaten and tied up. WhatsApps show Bafana Sindane, using the alias "The Landlord Growth Point," demanding monthly "protection fees" and threatening to stop trucks if payments were missed. piped.video/live/FTaFNXINFgo
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Evidence Leader Mr. Chaskalson presents a "Final Demand" letter at the #MadlangaCommission, showing Joe Sibanyoni forwarded legal debt notices to Bafana Sindane regarding unpaid fees for the defense of convicted taxi murderers. Sibanyoni claims ignorance in his statement, but the correspondence links him directly to the funding network. piped.video/live/FTaFNXINFgo
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Evidence Leader Mr. Chaskalson presents WhatsApp evidence at the #MadlangaCommission showing Bafana Sindane and Joe Sibanyoni funded the legal defense of convicted taxi murderers. The chats reveal lawyer Ngwaito refusing to appear in court due to "non-payment" from the pair, linking them to the protection of alleged amabhunga figures. piped.video/live/FTaFNXINFgo
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Evidence Leader Mr. Chaskalson presents evidence at the #MadlangaCommission of a R2.29 million "protection fee" scheme involving Bafana Sindane and Joe Sibanyoni. Testimony reveals Sindane used the alias "The Landlord Growth Point" to demand payments, while Sibanyoni’s company, MJ and Son’s Transport, received the funds. piped.video/live/FTaFNXINFgo
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UNIQ Clothing by Checkers has reached a milestone of 50 stores following the opening of its latest location in Sea Point, Cape Town. Read on tinyurl.com/bddc8cux #Checkers #UNIQClothing #RetailSA #BusinessNews #SeaPoint #RetailExpansion
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Evidence Leader Mr. Chaskalson updates the #MadlangaCommission that Bafana Sindane’s second urgent High Court application was dismissed this morning with punitive costs. He details how Sindane’s team filed yet another last-minute postponement request at 11:29 AM, just minutes before the Commission began leading evidence in his absence. piped.video/live/FTaFNXINFgo
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Evidence Leader Mr. Chaskalson presents incriminating WhatsApp evidence at the #MadlangaCommission, including a photo of a handcuffed suspect in a police vehicle sent to "Timmy Team Roger" and repeated references to "Nkabi" in chats between Bafana Sindane and Joe Sibanyoni. piped.video/live/FTaFNXINFgo
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