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52 councillors dead in KZN political killings

More than 300 cases have been investigated since July 2018 by the multidisciplinary police task team investigating political killings in KwaZulu-Natal, including 155 murders.

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Popcru in talks with correctional services about the future of G4S employees

With four weeks left before the G4S contract at the infamous Mangaung Correctional Centre (MCC) comes to an end, a union is fighting to have more than 500 employees absorbed by the state.

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Lamola inquiry fires public enterprises director-general Kgathatso Tlhakudi

Tlhakudi was found guilty of gross misconduct and unlawful recruitment; the gross misconduct of exceeding his legal authority; and prejudicing candidates who qualified for a post.

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Live Blog | Day 2 of the Justice and correctional services portfolio committee briefing on Bester escape

Day two of the inquiry commenced with a debate between a committee member and G4S director of Care and Justice Services in SA, Cobus Groenewoud about why it should take 48 hours to obtain the name of the inmate who was moved from cell 35 before Bester was moved to that cell.

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G4S accused of removing itself from accountability over Bester's escape

The Mangaung Correctional Centre does not have the authority or skills to conduct criminal or forensic investigations, G4S regional commercial director for Africa Cobus Groenewoud told Parliament on Wednesday.

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Why is the DA so opposed to the Hate Crimes Bill?

A dispute between the DA and the deputy minister has highlighted the party’s opposition to the long-awaited Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill.

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SA holds its breath on FATF greylisting

Analysts hold out for reprieve from the Financial Action Task Force, pointing to good efforts so far to comply with rules

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SA holds its breath on FATF greylisting

Analysts are hoping for a reprieve from the Financial Action Task Force on greylisting, warning of hard times if it is not forthcoming

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'It's fake news': Ronald Lamola responds to TikTok user distorting unlawful entry bill

The department of justice and correctional services has clarified a TikTok video incorrectly interpreting the new draft Unlawful Entry of Premises Bill.

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Lamola: A lot of issues still to be resolved on Gupta extradition

Justice Minister Ronald Lamola says while he cannot discuss the nature of the charges against Atul and Rajesh Gupta, the process to capture the controversial brothers has always been transparent.

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