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North West Drug Manufacturing Farm Bust Tops R250 Million as Owners Face Bail Hearing Developments in the North West drug manufacturing case, where the owners of a farm linked to the alleged operation have surrendered. Two farmers have been added to the case accused 12 and 13.

Breaking News: Joe Sebanyoni's Court Set for Thursday An acccused Taxi boss Joe Sibanyoni is set to return to court on Thursday. The extortion and money laundering case against him and his co-accused to be re-enrolled.

Foreign Nationals With Fraudulent Immigration Documents Arrested in Johannesburg Undocumented individuals, found in possession of fraudulent immigration documents, were arrested in Vosloorus during the Mayoral bylaw enforcement programme. MMC Jean Sthato confirmed the arrest.

Nigerian National Arrested Dealing in Drugs A 34-year-old Nigerian national was arrested for dealing in drugs in Balfour. Police discovered drugs hidden underneath the mattress inside the bed base.

Ghana's Ambassador Confirms Repatriation of 800 Ghanaians Ghana's ambassador to South Africa Benjamin Quashie says they hated repatriation is a regrettable miscommunication. He says the repatriation will continue on Sunday. The embassy registered around 800 citizens.

South Africa Plans Border-Only Refugee Processing Amid Growing Protests Thembi Kubayi announced that asylum applications would no longer be processed at inland reception centers, but instead at the country’s borders. The proposed move comes amid growing protests in cities.

Joint Operation Busts Alleged Counterfeit Alcohol Facility in Cape Town SAPS operation, which involved SAPS led to the discovery of a liquor store suspected of producing counterfeit alcohol intended for export. A Chinese national was arrested, Police seized stock worth R3.5m.

FTLM Accused of Tender Favouritism and Paying R10m to Ghost Company SMMEs in the Fetakgomo Tubatse Local Municipality raised over alleged irregular tender practices, claiming certain companies linked to senior officials continue to benefit from municipal contracts.

IEC Launches 2026 Local Government Elections Campaign The IEC is set to officially launch its national campaign for the 2026 Local Government Elections under the slogan “Get Up. Show Up. Vote.” According to IEC, the launch marks the formal beginning of the election campaign.

ENTERTAINMENT: Veteran actor Sello Maake kaNcube has rejected and distanced himself from the honorary doctorate awarded to him by Trinity International University of Ambassadors, saying the saga surrounding the institution caused reputational harm and emotional distress.

Judge Pillay Postpones Shebeshxt Bail Appeal to 12 June Limpopo rapper Shebeshxt will remain behind bars a little longer after Judge Pillay postponed his bail appeal application to 12 June 2026 at 9AM. Judge Pillay also raised concerns over the defense team’s use of AI.

DEVELOPING: The Joe 'Ferrari' Sibanyoni extortion and money laundering case is back on the roll. The accused are expected to surrender themselves.

DEVELOPING: Ghanaians who spent the night at Ghana’s embassy in Pretoria while waiting for repatriation have now started arriving at OR Tambo International Airport. They chose to leave South Africa because of the rising anti-immigrant sentiment in the country.

DEVELOPING: Ghana 🇬🇭 will review South Africa's 🇿🇦 Gold Fields’ mining lease under stricter terms as it nears expiry; renewals will no longer be automatic.

BREAKING: NPA Spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago reveals that the prosecutor in the Joe Sobanyoni case was on the way to court for the last appearance but was informed that he would be assassinated if he arrived.

BREAKING NEWS: The ANC has instructed former Minister of Social Development to resign from parliament and President of the ANC Women’s League.

DEVELOPING: The fraud and theft case involving South African Football Association (SAFA) president, Danny Jordaan and his co-accused has been postponed, the matter is expected to return to the Johannesburg Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in Palm Ridge on 27 August 2026.

March and March leader walks out of meeting with JCPS on illegal immigrants ‘This meeting was a waste of resources’, says Khambule

DEVELOPING: South African billionaire linked to presidency amid Ramaphosa succession debate Tokyo Sexwale, a billionaire and former anti-apartheid activist, has been linked to the ANC succession debate ahead of the party’s 2027 leadership conference.

POLITICS: Themba Lukhele Nzimande, known as Skeem GP, is being mentioned as one of the possible contenders for the Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate position under Floyd Shivambu’s Afrika Mayibuye Movement.