The South African Police service says Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya's resignation will be treated as a dishonourable discharge. This after his lawyers tendered the resignation when disciplinary hearings had already started. Sibiya faces accusations including his alleged relationship with businessman Vusimuzi Cat Matlala.We spoke to  policing and Security specialist Eldred de Klerk.

The South African Police service says Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya's resignation will be treated as a dishonourable discharge. This after his lawyers tendered the resignation when disciplinary hearings had already started. Sibiya faces accusations including his alleged relationship with businessman Vusimuzi Cat Matlala.We spoke to&nbsp; policing and Security specialist Eldred de Klerk.

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SAPS says Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya's resignation will be treated as a dishonourable discharge

The man who assassinated SACP leader Chris Hani, Janusz Walus, could soon run for public office in Poland. Far-right political groups in the country are reportedly eyeing Walus as a candidate for the upcoming 2027 parliamentary elections. Walus was deported to his home country in December 2024 after serving nearly three decades in a South African prison. Our senior producer Ronald Phiri spoke with Jędrzej Słodkowski, Reporter and Editor at Gazeta Wyborcza

The man who assassinated SACP leader Chris Hani, Janusz Walus, could soon run for public office in Poland. Far-right political groups in the country are reportedly eyeing Walus as a candidate for the upcoming 2027 parliamentary elections. Walus was deported to his home country in December 2024 after serving nearly three decades in a South African prison. Our senior producer Ronald Phiri spoke with Jędrzej Słodkowski, Reporter and Editor at Gazeta Wyborcza

SACP leader Chris Hani’s killer Janusz Walus  could soon run for public office in Poland

ANC National Chairperson Gwede Mantashe's walkout at COSATU's reconvened National Congress in Kempton Park is sparking debate over unity within the alliance. Mantashe, who was leading the ANC delegation, reportedly refused to speak before the SACP and SANCO, insisting the ANC traditionally speaks last.Attempts by ANC Veterans League President, Dr. Snuki Zikalala and COSATU General Secretary Solly Phetoe to persuade him to stay failed.The incident comes as tensions rise over the SACP's decision to contest the local elections alone. We spoke to Zanele Sabela, COSATU Spokesperson.

ANC National Chairperson Gwede Mantashe's walkout at COSATU's reconvened National Congress in Kempton Park is sparking debate over unity within the alliance. Mantashe, who was leading the ANC delegation, reportedly refused to speak before the SACP and SANCO, insisting the ANC traditionally speaks last.Attempts by ANC Veterans League President, Dr. Snuki Zikalala and COSATU General Secretary Solly Phetoe to persuade him to stay failed.The incident comes as tensions rise over the SACP's decision to contest the local elections alone. We spoke to Zanele Sabela, COSATU Spokesperson.

Mantashe's walkout at COSATU Congress sparks debate over unity within the alliance.

More than 960-thousand candidates have registered to write the 2026 National Senior Certificate examinations, which get underway today across South Africa. For matriculants, this marks the culmination of years of hard work, preparation and sacrifice, and for many, the beginning of the next chapter in their lives. While excitement is high, so too are the pressures and expectations that come with one of the most important examinations in a learner's academic journey. We spoke to  Enelo Moyani a matric learner from Princess High School to share their experience as the exams begin.

More than 960-thousand candidates have registered to write the 2026 National Senior Certificate examinations, which get underway today across South Africa. For matriculants, this marks the culmination of years of hard work, preparation and sacrifice, and for many, the beginning of the next chapter in their lives. While excitement is high, so too are the pressures and expectations that come with one of the most important examinations in a learner's academic journey. We spoke to&nbsp; Enelo Moyani a matric learner from Princess High School to share their experience as the exams begin.

SAPS says Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya's resignation will be treated as a dishonourable discharge

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