Police arrested a 53-year-old man after he was found in possession of two elephant tusks in Alberton on Monday, in a coordinated ivory bust. The suspect is set for a showdown in court later this week, but SAPS are adamant they have an open and shut case on this occasion…
Man arrested for possession of elephant tusks
Information was conveyed to a team comprising of Johannesburg Flying Squad, Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department, and Fidelity Specialised Services. The cooperative strategy paid off, as police were able to intercept a vehicle being used by the suspect – sure enough, they went on to find the tusks in the back of the car.
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The so-called blue lights tender fraud case involving former police officers and a businessman has been postponed to 30 June.
The accused appeared in the Johannesburg Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on Friday.
They face 392 charges, including fraud, corruption, theft and money laundering.
The Specialised Commercial Crimes Court sitting in the Palm Ridge Magistrate s Court has granted a further two-month postponement in the case against former senior police officers and a businessman allegedly involved in the fraudulent multimillion-rand blue lights tender.
The accused made a brief appearance in court on Friday and the case was postponed to 30 June, allowing the accused time to familiarise themselves with the contents of the dockets.
Lamola lauds UK authorities for sanctioning the Guptas
Justice Minister Ronald Lamola said the fight against corruption will only succeed if domestic and international frameworks are implemented
Justice Minister Ronald Lamola has applauded the United Kingdom (UK) and also welcomed measures it has taken in assisting South Africa to take action against people who face criminal charges, particularly the Gupta family and former Eskom contractor Michael Lomas.
It was recently learnt that the Gupta brothers were slapped with sanctions by the UK, particularly in the form of asset freezes and travel bans, which would make it impossible for them to channel money.
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Alex Japho Matlala The Citizen has been inundated with calls from ANC branch members, who accused certain branch and regional leaders of omitting names of their political allies. Limpopo Premier and ANC chairperson in the province Stan Mathabatha. Picture: Gallo Images/Sowetan/Antonio Muchave The build-up for the Limpopo ANC provincial conference later this year has been marred by controversy, following the inclusion of names of influential ANC members who made the list that was forwarded to the ANC’s national leadership in line with the contentious “step aside “ rule. The most influential regions in the province - Sekhukhune, Norman Mashabane and Vhembe - will hold their regional elective conferences in May to elect their respective regional leaders. Limpopo is now divided into two factions, those who su