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Police Minister Bheki Cele unleashes SANDF on streets of Cape Flats

The South African National Defense Force has been unleashed on the streets of the Western Cape today in answer to rampant violent crime and gangsterism.

Zondo Inquiry: Koloane denies Jacob Zuma pushed for Gupta landing

Former head of State Protocol Bruce Koloane denies that Jacob Zuma pushed for the Gupta's Waterkloof landing, but admits he expedited process.

Zondo Commission hears Guptas wanted welcoming party at airport

The Zondo Commission heard testimony that the Gupta family had initially wanted a welcoming party to greet guests on the tarmac at OR Tambo International Airport.

Zondo Inquiry to hear how the Guptas managed Waterkloof landing

The Zondo Commission will hear today how the Gupta family managed to secure the use of Waterkloof Air Force Base to shuttle guests to their Sun City wedding.

Mandla Mandela calls on defence minister in SANDF headscarf drama

Mandla Mandela has come out strongly in support of Muslim SANDF officer Major Fatima Isaacs. Isaacs was sanctioned because she refused to comply with an order to take off her hijab (headscarf).

Madonsela questions Public Protector for closing Gupta Waterkloof case

Thuli Madonsela says it's a mystery why the Public Protector elected to close the case concerning the Gupta family landing at Waterkloof Air Force base, when all she needed to do was draw up a report.