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Former Minister of Police Bheki Cele is in the hot seat at the Commission of Inquiry probing the handling of Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) cases. Cele told the inquiry that it makes no sense for the democratic government to fund the legal fees of former apartheid police officers facing prosecution for racial crimes. During Cele’s tenure as police minister, former apartheid security branch officers sought to have democratic police fund their legal costs for crimes committed before 1994. More on ewn.co.za

Madlanga Commission questions IDAC investigator who probed Crime Intelligence boss ewn.co.za/2026/07/14/mad…

Fearless Yamal eyes World Cup final on his 19th birthday as Spain face France ewn.co.za/2026/07/14/fea…

Madlanga Commission raises questions over Fadiel Adams affidavit in Dumisani Khumalo case ewn.co.za/2026/07/14/mad…

Radovan Krejcir demands transfer from Kgosi Mampuru C-Max ewn.co.za/2026/07/14/rad…

‘France has no skin colour’: World Cup comment sparks racism debate ahead of Spain clash ewn.co.za/2026/07/14/fra…

Water maintenance to affect parts of Joburg ewn.co.za/2026/07/14/wat…

New charges hit suspended EMPD top cop Julius Mkhwanazi as disciplinary hearing begins ewn.co.za/2026/07/14/new…

Mbappe vs Yamal: Giants collide for a spot in the World Cup final ewn.co.za/2026/07/14/mba…

As fatal shootings continue unabated in the Western Cape, police said that the SANDF’s deployment to gang hotspots has led to more than a thousand arrests in three months. ewn.co.za/2026/07/14/mur…

During his first press conference, the Spanish manager outlined his main ambitions for the club, highlighting European qualification as a key target. ewn.co.za/2026/07/14/we-…

Chief Justice Mandisa Maya said that despite the complexity involved, work needs to progress in earnest to pave the way for the full institutional independence of the judiciary. ewn.co.za/2026/07/14/man…

South Africa's mining sector suffered a setback, with production shrinking by 5.4% in May after posting strong growth the previous month. ewn.co.za/2026/07/14/sou…

Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso believes Spain has what it takes to lift the FIFA World Cup trophy, drawing strong parallels between the current squad and the legendary 2010 team he played for. ewn.co.za/2026/07/14/it-…

Feeling the mid-year burnout? Well, how about going on a rejuvenating retreat? ewn.co.za/2026/07/14/gar…

The state has accused convicted Czech fugitive Radovan Krejcir of being responsible for the very delays he now complains about in his long-running criminal case. ewn.co.za/2026/07/14/sta…

The City of Cape Town said it aims to alleviate traffic congestion in and around the CBD by reconstructing the unfinished foreshore freeway bridges that have stood incomplete for decades. ewn.co.za/2026/07/14/cap…

The Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee probing allegations of corruption in the criminal justice system has found no evidence linking Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and senior officials to criminal networks. ewn.co.za/2026/07/14/mch…

Motoring influencer Kumbirai Mtshakazi writing off an Audi S3 that was on loan for a media review is raising questions about standards. ewn.co.za/2026/07/14/inf…

South Africa is ramping up preparedness measures as health authorities closely monitor an Ebola outbreak in Uganda. ewn.co.za/2026/07/14/sa-…