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Police minister Bheki Cele has arrived in KwaZulu-Natal amid speculation about former president Jacob Zuma’s arrest. File photo.Image: GCIS

Police minister Bheki Cele arrives in KZN as Zuma arrest deadline looms

Police minister Bheki Cele has arrived in KwaZulu-Natal as the deadline for the arrest of former president Jacob Zuma looms. Cele was mandated by the Constitutional Court to ensure Zuma is taken into custody by the end of Wednesday to…

Bheki Cele says enforcing compliance with Covid-19 regulations will be discussed by the national coronavirus command council.Image: GCIS

‘Arrest them!’: Cele tells police to crack whip on those flouting Covid-19 rules

Police minister Bheki Cele on Thursday said people found to be flouting Covid-19 safety protocols must be arrested. He was speaking to police while kicking off his #OperationTightGrip safer festive season operations inspection tour in the…

The investigation into the leaking of matric examination papers is ongoing. File photo.Image: Gallo Images/Die Burger/Jaco Marais

Printing company employee arrested over matric maths paper leak

A man working for a company contracted to print examination papers has been arrested in connection with the leaking of the matric maths exam paper 2. The question paper was widely circulated in some provinces just before the exam was due…

A Senekal businessman appeared in court on Friday on, among others, a charge of terrorism.Image: Emile Bosch

Businessman arrested for violent Senekal protest back in court

A 51-year-old businessman arrested for his alleged role in fiery protest in Senekal last week will hear on Tuesday whether he will be released on bail. Magistrate Buti Mlangeni is expected to deliver bail judgment in the Senekal…

Johannesburg mayor Geoff Makhubo joined the Johannesburg metro police and defence force at roadblocks held in Johannesburg on Sunday. Image: Sisanda Aluta Mbolekwa

‘Going to see the mayor’: motorist’s excuse to mayor at Joburg roadblock

The City of Johannesburg has arrested 62 people for breaking lockdown regulations during the Easter weekend. Johannesburg mayor Geoff Makhubo said he had joined the metro police and defence force at roadblocks conducted around the city on…