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Former president Thabo Mbeki has denied that the executive interfered in prosecutions of apartheid-era crimes. Appearing before the TRC Cases Inquiry, he also rejected allegations of secret meetings intended to secure amnesty for apartheid-era generals.
Suliman Carrim remains behind bars following the postponement of his bail hearing. Prosecutors argue that he evaded a Madlanga Commission subpoena, while his defence disputes that he poses a flight risk.
National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola has returned to work after a six-month suspension. He says police readiness for the local government elections is an immediate priority.
An eNCA–MarkData Johannesburg election poll puts the DA on 35% and the ANC on 22%, according to analyst Wayne Sussman. The figures suggest a highly contested and fragmented political landscape, not a final election result.
Alleged underworld gang boss Ralph Stanfield, his wife Nicole and 12 co-accused have pleaded not guilty to charges including fraud and murder in the Western Cape High Court.
French President Emmanuel Macron has appealed for calm after protests over living costs and education were followed by clashes and looting.
Police seized drugs with an estimated street value exceeding R1 million in Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal. A 43-year-old suspect was expected in court.
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Rain disrupted the Proteas–Australia second Test in Gqeberha, with South Africa on 20/2.
Real Madrid beat Sevilla 4–1 with two goals from Kylian Mbappé, while Arsenal defeated Nottingham Forest 1–0.
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