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6 days ago | 
thesouthafrican.com | Justin Williams
Gunmen shot and killed a 48-year-old man behind the pavilion at Derrick Ferreira Stadium in Kariega on Saturday, 21 June. The victim died on the scene while the rugby match continued on the field. According to a SAPS media statement, gunshots rang out around 18:10 on Seagull Drive in Kariega, shocking spectators. The victim sustained fatal wounds to his neck and chest. EASTERN CAPE MAN KILLED DURING RUGBY MATCHHe collapsed behind the stands, and paramedics declared him dead on the scene.
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1 week ago | 
thesouthafrican.com | Justin Williams
A violent altercation at the Macadamia Military Base in Komatipoort, Mpumalanga, claimed the lives of two South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers on Saturday morning, 21 June. According to a SANDF media statement, one soldier allegedly fatally stabbed two of his colleagues during a tragic confrontation. The motive behind the incident remains unclear at this stage.
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1 week ago | 
briefly.co.za | Justin Williams
Kagiso Sedumedi is the Head of Human Resources at Zambesi Gold, where he leads the company’s people strategy and drives organisational development. With a strong focus on talent management, culture building, and HR innovation, he plays a key role in supporting the company’s growth and performance.
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1 week ago | 
briefly.co.za | Justin Williams
John is an economist who began his career at the National Treasury, contributing to South Africa’s first Medium Term Expenditure Framework. He later worked at Global Insight and Absa, where he led macroeconomic forecasting and was named Reuters Economist of the Year in 2004. In 2006, he joined FNB to focus on residential property, creating the FNB Property Barometer. Since 2018, he has led commercial property analysis at FNB, with a focus on consumer and retail sectors.
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1 week ago | 
briefly.co.za | Justin Williams
Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka has referred the controversial Lesseyton sports field tender to the Hawks for a criminal investigation. The R23 million project in Komani was marred by irregularities and poor delivery, with key sports facilities never completed. Contractor Thalami Civils was awarded the tender despite not meeting requirements, and the top-scoring bidder was allegedly sidelined.
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1 week ago | 
briefly.co.za | Justin Williams
A Western Cape man has been sentenced to life in prison for orchestrating the murder of a mentally challenged woman whom he raised from childhoodMboneleli Msila took out multiple life insurance policies on 23-year-old Nomdundu Mafani before arranging her killingThree accomplices helped execute Mafani, shooting her in cold blood while she was sleeping at homeA 57-year-old man was sentenced to life imprisonment for orchestrating the murder of a 23-year-old woman.
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1 week ago | 
briefly.co.za | Justin Williams
A senior Walter Sisulu University employee was shot dead execution-style near the Mthatha campus, Eastern Cape, on Thursday nightThis marks the second fatal shooting linked to WSU this year, following the death of student Sisonke MbolekwaPolice have launched a murder investigation and urged the public to avoid speculation to protect the integrity of the caseThe Walter Sisulu University in the Eastern Cape has been rocked by yet another fatal shooting on Thursday, 19 June 2025.
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1 week ago | 
thesouthafrican.com | Justin Williams
Police opened five murder dockets after discovering five charred bodies in a burnt-out vehicle along the R345 outside Peddie in the Eastern Cape. SAPS Officers found the vehicle near Crossroads at around 12:30 on Tuesday, 17 June. Fire had completely destroyed it. According to SAPS provincial spokesperson Brigadier Nobuntu Gantana, police discovered the remains of five people inside the car. The bodies were burnt beyond recognition.
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1 week ago | 
briefly.co.za | Justin Williams
Former Secretary General of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP), Floyd Shivambu, said that he will consult with South Africans on whether to start a new political party Shivambu announced his plans during a media briefing today, 19 June 2025, in Midrand, Johannesburg Shivambu made it clear that he is still a member of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) and has no plans to resign from the party Don't miss out! Join Briefly News Sports channel on WhatsApp now! In a much anticipated media briefing,...
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1 week ago | 
briefly.co.za | Justin Williams
Police in the North West have arrested two suspects after they allegedly shot and killed an elderly coupleThe shooting took place at a shopping centre in Rustenburg on Saturday, 14 June 2025, in a road rage incidentThe two suspects were arrested after police located and traced the vehicle used to flee from the crime sceneThe South African Police Service in the North West has apprehended two suspects following the fatal shooting of an elderly couple. What happened to the couple?
