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Turkish comedian Deniz Göktaş also faces a travel ban but has been released due to time served.
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Abandoned and hijacked homes in Johannesburg’s Kensington are driving residents out as illegal extensions, overcrowding and utility theft pile up costs and erode property values.
Evidence before the Madlanga Commission places taxi boss Oupa Sindane at the centre of alleged extortion, police information leaks and intelligence linked to Cat Matlala.
The Madlanga Commission proves digital money trails can expose deep-seated corruption, but South Africa must turn these electronic footprints into swift prosecutions and lasting institutional reform.
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Students are protesting over issues such as overcrowded classes, but the prime minister has condemned reports of violence.
