News today includes that the police have arrested another person suspected of contravening the Regulation of Foreign Military Assistance Act, 15 of 1998.
Meanwhile, the public outrage has long died down but AfriForum is continuing the pursuit of justice for those whose lives were turned upside by rape allegations at a school in the Eastern Cape.
Furthermore, Five people died on Saturday in a fatal multi-vehicle collision on the N10.
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Fifth suspect arrested in connection with the illegal recruitment of South Africans in the Russia-Ukraine conflict
Police have arrested another person suspected of contravention of the Regulation of Foreign Military Assistance Act, 15 of 1998.
On Sunday, Hawks spokesperson Katlego Mogale said this arrest is part of investigations into how 17 South Africans were recruited to fight for Russia in its conflict with its neighbour, Ukraine.
Mogale said the suspect will appear at the Kempton Park magistrates’ court on Monday.
CONTINUE READING: Fifth suspect arrested in connection with the illegal recruitment of South Africans in the Russia-Ukraine conflict
AfriForum pursues private prosecution against MEC over Cwecwe ārapeā incident
The public outrage has long died down but AfriForum is continuing the pursuit of justice for those whose lives were turned upside by rape allegations at a school in the Eastern Cape.
āJustice for Cwecweā was the call in March after news broke that a seven-year-old had allegedly been raped at Bergview College in Matatiele in October 2024.
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) had in November 2024 declined to prosecute due to a lack of evidence, but the public outcry was unrelenting.
CONTINUE READING: AfriForum pursues private prosecution against MEC over Cwecwe ārapeā incident
Five fatalities in N10 multi-vehicle crash between Cookhouse and Gqeberha
Five people died on Saturday in a fatal multi-vehicle collision on the N10.
The Eastern Cape Department of Transport confirmed the crash and emergency services are reportedly still working at the remote scene.
According to Arrive Alive, the collision involved two trucks and a bakkie and occurred earlier today on a remote stretch of the N10 between Cookhouse and Gqeberha.
CONTINUE READING: Five fatalities in N10 multi-vehicle crash between Cookhouse and Gqeberha
Over 9 400 road fatalities recorded this year despite deaths dropping by 700
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy revealed that while South Africa has reduced its road death toll by 700 people this year, more than 9 400 fatalities have still been recorded.
Creecy confirmed this during a launch of the 2025/26 festive season road safety campaign in Kroonstad, Free State, on Saturday.
She said human error accounts for the majority of accidents, prompting the campaignās theme āIt Starts with Meā to emphasise individual responsibility.
CONTINUE READING: Over 9 400 road fatalities recorded this year despite deaths dropping by 700
Ramaphosa invites those āspreading misinformationā to contribute to National Dialogue
President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended an olive branch to the United States and those at home who may be concerned about the treatment of minority groups.
Ramaphosa on Sunday addressed the nation on matters relating to the G20, where he thanked all South Africans for their participation.
While praising the efforts that contributed to the hosting of the summit last weekend, the president relayed a list of positive messages he had received from dignitaries.
CONTINUE READING:Ā Ramaphosa invites those āspreading misinformationā to contribute to National Dialogue
Yesterdayās News recap
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