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Instigators of the July 2021 unrest made threats aimed at intimidating the police, minister Bheki Cele revealed. File photo.Image: Sandile Ndlovu
GEN KHEHLA SITOLE

‘Kill cop families, poison the water, burn hospitals’: Bheki Cele on threats made during July unrest

Police minister Bheki Cele on Monday said intimidating threats had been made by then-faceless instigators of the July 2021 unrest which spread after the incarceration of former president Jacob Zuma. Cele said threats he heard at the time…

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GRANTS

‘Millions of vulnerable people’ let down by grant payment glitch: SAHRC

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has expressed concern about the circumstances surrounding the provision of social grants to senior citizens and people with disabilities on Monday. “Millions of vulnerable people expected…

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FOODS

SAHRC preliminary report into expired food due in January

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is set to review public submissions on allegations that counterfeit or expired food is being sold in informal shops. A month ago‚ the commission started an inquiry into the allegations…

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