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Women Ministry Condemns Brutal Murder of Gay Activist Imam

Gqeberha: The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) has condemned the brutal murder of Imam Muhsin Hendricks, who was gunned down on Saturday while attending a wedding in Gqeberha. Hendricks, a renowned Muslim scholar and advocate for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) rights,

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Suspect Found in Possession of Firearms and Ammunition to Appear in Court

Greytown: A 48-year-old is due to appear before the Greytown Magistrate’s Court soon after being found in possession of firearms and ammunition. According to South African Government News Agency, this follows a multidisciplinary operation comprising members attached to the Pietermaritzburg Flying Squad, Pietermaritzburg Public Order Policing (POP), and local security

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South Africa’s Infrastructure Drive Accelerates Under President Ramaphosa

Pretoria: President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to infrastructure development as a strategic priority to drive economic growth and job creation in South Africa. In his weekly newsletter to the nation, the President emphasised the importance of large-scale construction projects and consistent infrastructure maintenance to stimulate economic recovery

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Steenhuisen Commends Signing of Plant Health Bill

Pretoria: Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has welcomed the signing of the new Plant Health Bill into law aimed at boosting agricultural trade and biosecurity. The Plant Health (Phytosanitary) Act, 2024 (Act No. 35 of 2024), which is the repeal of the Agricultural Pests Act, 1983 (Act No. 36 of 1983),

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East London Man Sentenced for Fraudulent RAF Claim

East London: The East London Hawks’ Serious Corruption Investigation unit, in collaboration with the Road Accident Fund (RAF), has helped to secure the conviction of Solomon Ndika-Ndika (59) for fraud. Ndika-Ndika was sentenced to five years’ direct imprisonment by the East London Regional Court on 14 February 2025. According to

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