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Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services Anthea Ramolobeng.
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We’re jammin’: MP calls for signal jammers in prison to address Cele’s claims
- ANC MP Anthea Ramolobeng says criminal charges should be filed if there’s proof crimes are planned in prisons, echoing claims made by former police minister Bheki Cele.
- Ramolobeng proposes using signal jammers in prisons to prevent inmates from using cellphones, a common source of contraband.
- She emphasises that inmates or wardens found with contraband should face criminal charges, and the police should add charges if inmates are colluding with criminals outside.
The Electoral Laws Amendment Bill, a draft Private Member’s Bill sponsored by ActionSA chief whip Lerato Ngobeni (left), has been gazetted for public comment.
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ActionSA looks to jail pollsters who publish polls a week before elections for 2 years
- ActionSA is proposing a bill to regulate political opinion polls, including a seven-day publication ban before elections, with offenders facing up to two years in prison.
- The bill looks to establish a Polling Ombud to oversee polling practices, ensuring transparency and preventing manipulation, which ActionSA argues would safeguard democracy.
- Submissions on the draft bill are open until 23 November, after which it will undergo the parliamentary process, joining a trend of numerous Private Member’s Bills in the Seventh Parliament.
PKTT ballistics analyst Captain Solomon Modisane told the Madlanga Commission it took him one day to link the guns used to kill Armand Swart to hits on DJ Sumbody, DJ Vintos and Don Tindleni.
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PKTT expert: It took one day to link Swart murder guns to DJ Sumbody, Vintos, Tindleni
- A ballistics analyst for the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) linked guns used in the murder of engineer Armand Swart to three other killings, including DJ Sumbody.
- The analyst completed the investigation in one day, linking an AK-47 and Taurus pistol to multiple murders, highlighting the PKTT’s efficiency compared to standard police procedures.
- The Madlanga Commission is investigating why the analysis was requested from the PKTT in KwaZulu-Natal instead of the Gauteng police ballistics laboratory, raising concerns about the integrity of the Pretoria laboratory.
National Coloured Congress MP Fadiel Adams has laid perjury charges against KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.
MP Fadiel Adams lays perjury charges against KZN police commissioner Mkhwanazi
- Fadiel Adams, a National Coloured Congress MP, has filed perjury charges against KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.
- The charges are based on Mkhwanazi’s parliamentary testimony where he alleged Bheki Cele leaked bank details, allegations he later retracted.
- Adams denies Mkhwanazi’s accusation that he recklessly handled classified Crime Intelligence information, stating his actions are aimed at cleaning up corruption within the police.
WeBuyCars Drome in Johannesburg.
WeBuyCars crashes as it flags profit deceleration
- WeBuyCars’ share price plummeted more than 12% after warning of cooled earnings growth in the second half of its financial year.
- Core headline earnings are expected to rise 12 to 17% for the full year, a slowdown from the first half’s 25% increase.
- Analysts note the lack of detail in the update and highlight the importance of the sales performance of its new vehicle supermarkets for future investment.
Olly Cracknell during a Leicester Tigers trianing session.
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New Wales call-up Cracknell was ‘stalked’ after making mark at Border in South Africa
- Olly Cracknell has been called up to the Wales squad for the Autumn Nations Series as a replacement for the injured Taulupe Faletau.
- Cracknell, a 31-year-old loose forward for Leicester Tigers, is in line to make his Test debut after a varied career path.
- Cracknell’s journey included playing for Border Bulldogs youth team in South Africa and Welsh club RGC 1404 before turning professional.
Enrico Vermaak and Natasha Joubert are expecting.
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SEE | Natasha Joubert shares pregnancy news with hubby Enrico Vermaak by her side
- Beauty queen Natasha Joubert and her husband, Enrico Vermaak, are expecting their first child after celebrating their 10th anniversary and six months of marriage.
- The couple kept the pregnancy private for health reasons and to cherish the experience with loved ones, waiting until after the anatomy scan to share the news.
- Joubert expressed gratitude for the support and respect they’ve received, while also acknowledging the challenges she’s faced during the pregnancy.
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