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Serviced stands prepared by the City of Ekurhuleni in 2016 have been standing vacant because people refuse to move, saying they were promised houses. Photos: Kimberly Mutandiro

Boksburg families refuse to move to serviced sites

The Balmoral housing development was intended to benefit families living in informal settlements in Boksburg, Ekurhuleni and surrounding communities

  • Des Erasmus
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The five people on trial — Ncube, Bongani Ntanzi, Mthokozisi Maphisa, Muzikawukhulelwa Sibiya and Fisokuhle Ntuli — have pleaded not guilty to charges of premeditated murder, attempted murder, armed robbery, illegal possession of a firearm and the illegal possession of ammunition. (Gallo Images/OJ Koloti)

Meyiwa trial: State questions accused’s ‘police assault’ claims

Muzikawukhulelwa Sibiya is on the stand in the trial-within-a-trial to determine whether confessions made by him and Bongani Ntanzi are admissible This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The Mail & Guardian is committed to providing all our readers with the best possible experience. Please register your free account now. Your registration is your first step to becoming an M&G community member. Register Registration enables: – M&G newsletters access – notifications – the best possible experience Already registered? Login here Want to subscribe and get even more benefits? Explore our subscription offers

  • Eyaaz
1 min read
Investigating officer Brigadier Bongani Gininda has denied that he offered R3 million to accused two, Bongani Ntanzi, to implicate the “right people” in the murder of football star Senzo Meyiwa. (Anesh Debiky/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Meyiwa murder: Defence alleges accused was assaulted until he ‘messed himself’

Defence advocate Thulani Mngomezulu told the Pretoria high court that state witness Constable Jabulani Buthelezi went beyond the scope of his work

  • Des Erasmus
2 min read