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🟦 𝗣𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗦 | 𝗔𝗡𝗖 𝗦𝗔𝗬𝗦 𝗠𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗙 𝗡𝗢 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗙𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗔𝗚𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗧 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗥 𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗜𝗭𝗔 𝗜𝗦 𝗣𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗚𝗬 𝗧𝗢 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗥𝗨𝗣𝗧 𝗚𝗡𝗨
The African National Congress (ANC) in Parliament says the motion of no confidence against National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza forms part of a calculated political strategy aimed at destabilising the party and the Government of National Unity (GNU).

On Tuesday, Deputy Speaker Annelie Lotriet approved a request by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) to schedule the motion for debate in Parliament.

ANC Chief Whip Mdumiseni Ntuli says the party is confident that GNU partners will help it defeat what he describes as a “frivolous” motion.

The EFF argues that Speaker Didiza failed to properly defend Parliament after she did not oppose President Cyril Ramaphosa’s legal application to pause impeachment proceedings.

Meanwhile, the MK Party has demanded clarity on an independent legal opinion obtained by Didiza, which informed her decision to comply with a court ruling.

Ntuli says opposition parties are attempting to exploit internal divisions within the GNU and target individual leaders as part of a broader political agenda.

He added that the ANC will begin lobbying GNU partners this week, saying at least 42 MPs are needed to block the motion.

The ANC maintains that there are no grounds for Didiza’s removal and insists the motion is intended to distract from parliamentary work.

𝗗𝗢 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗞 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗚𝗡𝗨 𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗗 𝗧𝗢𝗚𝗘𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗗 𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦?

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🟫 𝗦𝗢𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 | 𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗪𝗜𝗔𝗡 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗦 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗗 𝗔𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗗𝗢𝗢𝗥𝗦 𝗔𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗬 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗜𝗧 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗩𝗘𝗟 𝗗𝗢𝗖𝗨𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦
Thousands of Malawian nationals have expressed exhaustion and frustration after spending another night sleeping outdoors while waiting for travel documents to leave South Africa.

The Department of Home Affairs has experienced a surge in foreign nationals seeking documentation that will allow them to cross the Beitbridge border as repatriation efforts continue.

More than 8,000 Malawian nationals queued outside the Home Affairs office in Musina on Tuesday before being moved to the Musina Showgrounds, where they spent the night.

Many had hoped Tuesday would be their final night sleeping outside after previously spending Monday night on the pavement outside the department's offices.

Instead, they were accommodated at the showgrounds, where they slept on dry ground with limited shelter as overnight temperatures dropped to around 13°C.

Some said they had no blankets, toilets, bathrooms or access to clean drinking water, relying on firewood to keep warm through the night.

One Malawian national appealed for assistance, saying they simply wanted to receive their documents and return home.

The group is expected to return to the Home Affairs office on Wednesday as processing continues.

𝗗𝗢 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗞 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗟𝗗 𝗕𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗩𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗗 𝗗𝗨𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦?

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🟨 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗧 | 𝗠𝗔𝗗𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗔 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗢 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗥 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗛 𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗬 𝗔𝗦 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗕𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗨𝗘𝗦
The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry is expected to resume in Pretoria on Tuesday with a new witness as it continues investigating allegations of criminal infiltration within South Africa's law enforcement agencies and alleged political interference.

The commission was established by President Cyril Ramaphosa following explosive allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi during a media briefing in July last year.

The inquiry is examining claims that organised crime syndicates may have infiltrated senior levels of law enforcement and influenced policing structures.

Among those named in the allegations are suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner General Shadrack Sibiya and suspended KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head General Lesetja Senona.

Attempted murder accused Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala and murder accused Katiso "KT" Molefe have also featured prominently in testimony relating to alleged corruption involving law enforcement agencies.

The commission has fewer than 30 days remaining to complete its work before submitting its findings.

Proceedings are expected to continue with fresh evidence as investigators seek to establish the extent of the alleged criminal networks and possible political interference within policing institutions.

𝗗𝗢 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗞 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗔𝗗𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗔 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗨𝗟𝗟 𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗧𝗛?

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🔴 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | 𝗕𝗨𝗦 𝗖𝗥𝗔𝗦𝗛 𝗡𝗘𝗔𝗥 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗔 𝗞𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗦 𝗗𝗥𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗥, 𝟭𝟭 𝗜𝗡𝗝𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗗
A bus carrying undocumented Malawian immigrants to the repatriation centre in Musina, Limpopo, was involved in a crash outside the town, leaving the driver dead and 11 passengers injured.

Emergency services responded to the scene, where the driver was declared dead. Eleven people sustained injuries and received medical assistance.

The bus was transporting undocumented Malawian nationals as part of ongoing repatriation efforts in the province.

Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash, while the injured have been taken for medical treatment.

More information is expected to be released as investigations continue.

𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗗𝗢 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗞 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗟𝗗 𝗕𝗘 𝗗𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗩𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘𝗧𝗬 𝗢𝗙 𝗟𝗢𝗡𝗚-𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧?

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⬛ 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗 | 𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗚𝗔𝗟 𝗣𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗥 𝗚𝗔𝗦 𝗔𝗦 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗗𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗧𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗥𝗘𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠
Senegalese police fired tear gas on Monday to disperse protesters outside parliament as lawmakers debated a controversial constitutional amendment aimed at expanding parliamentary powers while reducing those of the president.

The proposed reform has triggered strong opposition from civil society groups and political parties, who accuse parliament speaker and former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko of attempting to consolidate power through institutional changes.

Critics argue that the amendments could disrupt the balance of power between the presidency and parliament, deepening political tensions in the country.

The dispute comes amid growing friction between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Sonko, whose political relationship has weakened since the election.

Sonko’s dismissal in May highlighted divisions over governance reforms and the country’s ongoing economic pressures, including a mounting debt crisis.

The ruling Pastef party, led by Sonko, has driven the push for constitutional changes, including a controversial clause that would prevent a sitting president from serving as leader of a political party.

Faye, who was elected two years ago with Sonko’s backing, is no longer formally part of the party but remains central to the political dispute.

A coalition supporting the president has called for the immediate withdrawal of the bill, insisting that Faye must be allowed to fully exercise presidential powers.

The situation continues to escalate, raising concerns about political stability in Senegal as tensions between key political figures intensify.

𝗗𝗢 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗞 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗘𝗦𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗙𝗨𝗥𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥?

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🟫 𝗦𝗢𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 | 𝗟𝗢𝗡𝗚 𝗤𝗨𝗘𝗨𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗦 𝗠𝗔𝗦𝗦 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗨𝗘𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗗𝗨𝗥𝗕𝗔𝗡
Long queues formed at Durban's Old Drive-In site on Monday as a large-scale voluntary repatriation operation involving more than 19,000 foreign nationals continued under heightened police monitoring ahead of the planned nationwide demonstrations on 30 June.

The Old Drive-In site has been converted into a central coordination hub, primarily processing Malawian nationals who have opted to return to their home country.

Hundreds of people moved through organised queues as officials processed documentation before directing them to buses waiting at the facility. The operation continued throughout the day in batches as authorities managed the high volume of people.

Police officers were also seen inspecting buses entering and leaving the site as part of ongoing security measures linked to the repatriation process.

Despite the large crowds, the atmosphere remained orderly, with officials coordinating transport while maintaining security around the facility.

The operation comes as the March and March movement and other civil society organisations prepare for nationwide demonstrations calling for stricter action against undocumented foreign nationals.

Government has reiterated that while the constitutional right to peaceful protest will be respected, any violence, intimidation or attacks targeting foreign nationals will not be tolerated.

𝗗𝗢 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗞 𝗩𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗜𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗪𝗔𝗬 𝗧𝗢 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗚𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗨𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡?

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🟨 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗧 | 𝗨𝗚𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗡 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗝𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗘𝗗 𝟭𝟴 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗥𝟰𝟮𝟵𝗞 𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥 𝗙𝗥𝗔𝗨𝗗 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗬 𝗟𝗔𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚
The Polokwane Specialised Commercial Crimes Court has sentenced Ugandan national Richard Juuko, 53, to an effective 18 years’ direct imprisonment after being convicted on multiple counts of fraud and money laundering linked to a sophisticated tender scam.

The court heard that between 2020 and 2022, Juuko targeted businesspeople in Limpopo using a coordinated email fraud scheme, impersonating government departments and sending fake tender award notifications.

Fraudulent emails were sent using official-looking letterheads and logos of departments such as Water and Sanitation, Mineral Resources and Energy, and other provincial structures.

Victims were instructed to purchase goods and transfer funds into banking accounts controlled by associates of the accused, believing they were fulfilling legitimate government contracts.

According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), the scam resulted in losses of more than R429,000.

Juuko was convicted on five counts of fraud and five counts of money laundering under the Prevention of Organised Crime Act.

The court imposed a structured sentence, resulting in an effective 18-year prison term after parts of the sentences were ordered to run concurrently.

The NPA welcomed the ruling, saying it would serve as a deterrent to future offenders and help restore public confidence in the justice system.

Director of Public Prosecutions Advocate Ivy Thenga praised the prosecution and investigating teams for securing the conviction.

𝗗𝗢 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗞 𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥 𝗙𝗥𝗔𝗨𝗗 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗟𝗗 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗬 𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗙𝗙𝗘𝗥 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗠𝗦?

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🟫 𝗦𝗢𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 | 𝗦𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗧𝗢 𝗛𝗢𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗟 𝗗𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗦 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗛 𝗧𝗢 𝗣𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗦 𝗜𝗠𝗠𝗜𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗗𝗘𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗘𝗦𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦
Scores of hostel dwellers, including izindunas and amabutho, took part in a final Soweto protest on Monday ahead of the self-imposed 30 June deadline, calling for undocumented foreign nationals to leave South Africa.

The march started at Jabulani Amphitheatre and ended at Protea Glen Police Station, with protesters carrying traditional weapons such as shields and sticks as they voiced concerns over unemployment, crime and service delivery.

Participants said they were frustrated by rising unemployment and social challenges, claiming that local citizens are being sidelined in favour of foreign nationals in jobs and opportunities.

One resident, Anna Dhlomo, said communities are struggling with unemployment and youth substance abuse, urging government to take stronger action to secure the future of South African children.

Hostel leaders also echoed calls for prioritising South Africans in employment and education, while emphasising that the march would remain peaceful.

Authorities noted concerns around the carrying of traditional weapons, but organisers insisted these items hold cultural significance and were not intended for violence.

Gauteng Deputy Provincial Commissioner Major General Fred Kekana said police were monitoring the situation closely and confirmed that the protest remained under control.

He added that officers would continue operations beyond the protest deadline to ensure ongoing public safety and stability in affected areas.

Despite heightened tensions, police say businesses in the area continued to operate normally during the demonstration.

𝗗𝗢 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗞 𝗦𝗢𝗖𝗜𝗘𝗧𝗬 𝗜𝗦 𝗕𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗘 𝗔𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗢𝗙 𝟯𝟬 𝗝𝗨𝗡𝗘?

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🟤 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖 / 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧 | 𝗝𝗢𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗕𝗨𝗥𝗚 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗔 𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗠𝗔𝗝𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗥𝗨𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗔𝗦 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗖𝗘
The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) says three legally approved marches are expected to cause significant traffic disruptions across the Johannesburg CBD, Hillbrow and parts of Midrand on Tuesday.

Thousands of demonstrators are expected to participate in separate marches focusing on community safety, illegal immigration and youth employment.

Motorists have been warned to expect road closures, rolling roadblocks and traffic delays between 7:00am and 4:00pm as law enforcement manages the demonstrations.

The largest march, organised by the March and March movement, is expected to attract about 5,000 participants who will walk from Beyers Naudé Square to Constitution Hill to hand over a memorandum on inner-city safety and access to public services.

Another march will proceed to the Department of Home Affairs, where demonstrators intend raising concerns over illegal immigration policies.

In Midrand, the Mayibuye Youth Activism Movement will march from Dale Road to the Sandton Plant Hire offices, calling for increased employment opportunities for local youth.

Meanwhile, motorists travelling through Pretoria's city centre have also been advised to expect major traffic delays as supporters of the March and March campaign gather at Church Square before marching to the Sunnyside Police Station.

The Tshwane Metro Police Department and the South African Police Service will be deployed along the route to manage traffic, monitor the demonstrations and maintain public safety.

Authorities have urged motorists to use alternative routes where possible and to comply with instructions from traffic officers throughout the day.

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