In case you missed it: Presidency on mysterious intelligence report| SANDF defends deployment| Witness D murder suspect arrested
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In tonight’s news update, the Presidency has cast doubt on the authenticity of a mysterious intelligence report, prompting officials and insiders to search for its origins.
The report alleges that South Africa assisted Iran in smuggling weapons to militant groups in the Middle East.
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In other news, the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) and the South African Police Service (Saps) have launched a joint 13-month operation targeting illicit mining syndicates, gang violence and organised crime networks across multiple provinces.
In the world of sport, MC Alger has announced the departure of head coach Rulani Mokwena from the club with immediate effect
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SANDF chief clarifies comment that soldiers will enforce the law ‘by any means possible’
SANDF units deployed to residential areas near Johannesburg. Picture: Facebook / SANDFMore than 2 000 soldiers were deployed to crime hotspots across all nine provinces following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s order issued during his State of the Nation Address (Sona).
Concerns about the conduct of deployed soldiers toward ordinary South Africans dominated parts of the briefing held by Saps National Commissioner General Fannie Masemola and SANDF Chief General Rudzani Maphwanya on Sunday.
The questions followed Maphwanya’s statement that the defence force would enforce the law “by any means possible.”
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Check your snacks: Consumer Commission announces Clicks corn puffs recall
Picture: Screenshot of Clicks Baby Instagram videoThe National Consumer Commission (NCC) has notified consumers of the recall of Made for Tots Corn Puffs Chicken 12g. On Sunday, the NCC said Clicks Retailers Pty Limited (Clicks) notified it that the recall affects 1 152 units.
Clicks informed the NCC that about 348 units were sold to consumers, whilst 804 units were removed from shelves.
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Madlanga Commission acknowledges Witness D’s bravery after murder suspect arrested
Madlanga Commission of Inquiry at Brigitte Mabandla Judicial College in Pretoria. Picture: Gallo Images / Luba LesolleThe Madlanga Commission of Inquiry into police corruption has praised the arrest of a suspect linked to the murder of the man known as Witness D.
Marius van der Merwe was gunned down in his driveway in December, with police confirming an arrest was made this weekend.
The suspect is due in the Brakpan Magistrate’s Court on Monday.
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Presidency dismisses mystery intelligence report as ‘smear and thuggery’ – report
Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya. Picture: GCISExperts believe the report is fake due to the incorrect use of technical terminology, vague references to Middle Eastern groups, and alleged links to a global internet privacy network.
City Press and Rapport on Sunday reported the existence of an intelligence report that ties together Iran, South Africa, the Taliban and Yemeni Houthis in a weapons smuggling operation.
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Johannesburg mayor Morero to be recalled by ANC regional executive – report
Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero. Picture: Gallo Images.Dada Morero’s days as Johannesburg mayor are reportedly coming to an end.
A meeting of the ANC Johannesburg’s regional executive committee is believed to have decided to recall the city’s mayor.
Morero has been involved in a legal dispute with the branch over the election results, which saw him lose his leadership seat.
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