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Ramaphosa seeks SAPS stability amid Masemola summons and arrests
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President Cyril Ramaphosa has pledged to work with the police minister to stabilise the South African Police Service following a summons for National Commissioner General Fannie Masemola and arrests of senior officers over a procurement scandal. The National Prosecuting Authority confirmed Masemola must appear in court on 21 April, while 15 senior officers face corruption charges linked to a R360-million contract. Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya emphasised adherence to the law.
A Daily Maverick probe has uncovered that R11.3-million in cash deposits into Palcocap (Pty) Ltd's account were made at ATMs near properties and workplaces of former Eskom and Transnet CEO Brian Molefe. The deposits, totaling 706 transactions from November 2013 to July 2018, made up 93% of the company's earnings. The findings raise questions about the origins of the funds amid Molefe's past links to the Gupta family.
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A helicopter operated by Working on Fire crashed in Table Mountain Park in Hout Bay while battling a blaze, but the pilot survived with minor injuries.
The South African Human Rights Commission’s National Inquiry into Food Systems concluded with calls for better data tracking and a Maternal Support Grant to address child stunting, amid concerns over meeting President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2030 target.
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The inaugural LIV Golf South Africa at Steyn City, where Bryson DeChambeau defeated Jon Rahm in a playoff for the individual title, drew 100,000 attendees and generated an estimated R750-800 million economic impact on Gauteng province, despite ongoing friction with the Sunshine Tour. Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie lauded the event's diversity while calling for collaboration across tours.
South African distance runner Adriaan Wildschutt has become the first from his country to win the New York City Half-Marathon. The 27-year-old Olympian emphasised staying grounded and inspiring through action in an interview. His victory adds to national records in multiple distances.
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South Africa’s parliamentary ad hoc committee investigating KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s claims of a Big Five drug cartel infiltrating the criminal justice system wrapped up witness testimony on 18 March 2026 after five months. Proceedings featured bizarre moments, including references to Brazilian butt lifts and personal accusations among MPs and witnesses. A final report is due by month-end.
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