The state has told the Free State High Court that Moroadi Cholota failed to provide evidence of her claims that her extradition was unlawful.
The prosecution is arguing that Cholota failed to take the court into confidence that she was tortured and relied only on the state evidence brought forth by the two state witnesses.
The state has argued that the misrepresentation that Cholota has links in Kenya did not have any impact on the extradition process.
Both the state and the defence are presenting closing arguments in the trail within a trail, challenging the court’s jurisdiction to try Cholota on the asbestos roof removal-related charges.
*This article was first published by SABC News
Caption: Olorato Moroe (30) was last seen on Sunday 25 May when she was picked up by a white vehicle at her apartment in Sandton PHOTO:FACEBOOK
Staff Reporter
Messages of support pour in for the family of missing Olorato Mongale whose dead body was found on Monday morning after she was reported missing on Sunday 25 May.
Olorato is the daughter of prominent Bloemfontein based business woman Keabetswe Mongale.
Her lifeless body was found in Lombardy West, Johannesburg after being dumped by a white Volkswagen Polo vehicle.
According to the family spokesperson Criselda Kananda, Mongale went missing on Sunday at 15:00 and a missing persons case was opened at the Bramley police station.
Mongales body was discovered after the Lombardy West community group alerted members that a white Polo had come and dumped a dead body.
Police were called and it was confirmed that there was a shallowly beaten dead body of a young lady. The community members of Lomardy say it is not the first time a dead body has been dumped near their houses.
“It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we confirm the passing of Olorato. Her body has been found and positively identified.
“We are devastated by this tragic loss and ask that you continue to keep our family and loved ones on your thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time.
“Our family requests prayers as we take time to grieve, process, and begin to heal from this heartbreaking news. Details regarding Olorato’s burial will be shared in due course, said Kananda.
Some of the messages of condolences that have been shared on social media:
Lebona Moleli said: “My dear Popsicles. I am so sad and sorry about this devastating news. I was hoping Olo would come back alive. I cannot imagine what you and the family are going through at this moment. May the almighty give you strength during this difficult time. I never thought I would say MHSRIP referring to Olo. May she find peace in her eternal rest.💔💔💔”
Itumeleng Robert Modibedi said: “My heartfelt condolences to you and the entire family hle, Ausi Popi, Askies haholo, and we shall indeed keep you guys in our prayers and ask God to give you strength to face this difficult time, Askies haholol.”
Hadio Motloung said “Was praying for a happy ending, our hearts' desire but 💔😭😭😭Phephi hle nnake, words fail me💔💔💔💔
Ruwana Swarts: “My heartfelt condolences sis Pops, I have no words to comfort you either than a prayer for you and your family’s strength. May God give you strength🙏🙏”
The police are appealing to the community to report to their nearest police station if they have seen the incident occur.
#buangbasadi #downwithgbvf #justiceforolorato #enoughisenoughalready
PRASA has been making headlines on fraud and nepotism allegations – train signalling contracts & train repairs.
An investigation was launched based on the allegations made and it was discovered that the contract was awarded to a close family member of the contractors who bagged a huge sum of money and on the one hand there 7.5 million that was allocated for repairs of the decrepit trains but they are still occupying the depots.
*This article was first published by News24
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu announced the fourth-quarter crime statistics last Friday, covering January to March this year.
While the data shows significant decreases in most major crime categories compared to the same period in the previous financial year, there is growing concern over the rise in sexual offences, including rape and other contact sexual crimes.
Durban and Cape Town were reported to have a high murder rate.
*This article was first published by eNCA
After several threats made to the President, Cape Town Mayor and a business man, the 28-year-old suspect was arrested by the Hawks in Germiston on Friday, 23 May 2025.
Hawks spokesperson Thandi Mbambo, “The arrest on Friday, 23 May 2025, follows a case reported earlier this month. On Monday, 12 May 2025, a complainant, who is the Chief Executive Officer of a Cape Town-based company, allegedly received a voice message from the suspect, in which threats were made against the President of South Africa.
A swift investigation was conducted following the arrest of the suspect in Germiston.
The suspect is going to appear in Cape Town Magistrate’s Court today 25 May 2025.
Mbambo emphasized that this is not the first time this happens and stresses that such cases should be taken seriously and people should be held accountable because previously a Councilor in Knysna was gunned down after he received threats of the same nature.
*This article was first published by News24
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MPUMALANGA - The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) President Zingiswa Losi slammed the African National Congress (ANC) against using the gains of democracy for self-enrichment.
“We did not wage a struggle to see a democratic state become a playground for thieves.The control of the state must be used to eliminate poverty, unemployment, and inequality, not to elevate tenderpreneurs,” Losi shared her sentiments withthousands attending the COSATU rally on 1 May at Kee Taaljaard Stadium in Middelburg.
President Cyril Ramaphosa who was keynote speaker at the rally, reaffirmed that the Government of National Unity (GNU) remains committed to serving the country despite ideological differences within the multiparty coalition highlighting the importance of workers rights and the struggles of the working class.
Reflecting on last year’s elections, which cost the ANC its majority, Ramaphosa described the 2024 poll outcome as a significant strategic setback for the National Democratic Revolution.
“It was a setback for our ongoing struggle to fundamentally transform our economy and society, and for the struggles of the working class. But although it was a setback, it was not a defeat.” Ramaphosa thanked workers for standing firm on critical issues such as the National Health Insurance (NHI).
“We thank you for standing firm to ensure that the law was signed, that it was passed, and to affirm that it will be implemented—whether they like it or not,” he said to a cheering crowd.
“Even within a government of national unity, we were able to ensure that the wishes of our people were fulfilled—be it the BELA Act, the Expropriation Act.
“All of it happened because of you. We want COSATU to continue being strong, and we, as the ANC, will continue to support COSATU.
“Today, we are proud to participate in this rally in support of COSATU and to ensure that COSATU continues to succeed,” he said.
He also acknowledged that while some parties within the GNU have historically opposed societal transformation and the interests of the working class, the GNU has agreed on strategic priorities and a programme of action aimed at progress.“The complete liberation of our people is far from achieved. Poverty and inequality still define our society. Millions are unemployed and struggle to earn a decent wage,” Ramaphosa said. Ramaphosa says most importantly, all GNU partnershave agreed to a Basic Minimum Programme of Action that protects workers’rights, even though it faces challenges and contradictions.
“We’ve seen some of these challenges recently, particularly in the development and adoption of the national budget. After consultations between GNU partners, Parliament, and other stakeholders, we have now reached an agreement that the Minister of Finance should table a revised budget to Parliament,”
Ramaphosa stated.Losi urged workers never to be passive.
Highlighting many past victories led by the union. She warned that those gains are now under threat.
“Unemployment remains a national crisis in South Africa. Labour brokering and casualisation have not yet been defeated,” she said.
Losi reminded workers that their fight was never for a democracy that delivers only crumbs to the working class.
“The state must serve the working class, not a few elite,” she said firmly.
