Patricia Visagie

A life, gifted by God!

[Mzamo Dudula @MzamoDudula]

South Africans just dropped over R100K for Oom Kaarl Sanders in one day. This proves it: the real line isn’t race, it’s patriotism. Oom Kaarl, our hero abused by thugs for years, is finally getting the respect he deserves. Proudly South African. Let’s keep showing up for our own. 🇿🇦❤️
#ThankYouOomKaarl

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WATCH | KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lt Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi says he accepts the 2025 Newsmaker of the Year award with humility and caution, adding that police officers do not perform their duties for headlines or awards, but for the people of South Africa.

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North West-based alleged political fixer Brown Mogotsi's lawyer Makau Sekgatja has confirmed to SABC News reporter Patricia Visagie that his client's address has been verified. He says police managed to locate Mogotsi's wife, who confirmed his address. Mogotsi is expected to continue his bail application in the Johannesburg Magistrate's Court this morning. Video: Patricia Visagie

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The Constitutional Court judgment – on the Economic Freedom Fighter’s (EFF) bid to revive the Phala-Phala saga – will be delivered on Friday. https://t.co/8s69QzoWH5

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WATCH | SABC News Reporter Mkhokeli Bandla speaks to Fadiel Adams’ lawyer, who says they are concerned about his safety. He adds that Adams tried locally to ascertain whether there was a warrant of arrest, but no one assisted him.

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WATCH | Fadiel Adams’ lawyer says the investigating officer could have contacted him to request that he present himself at the nearest police station, adding that he believes Adams would have complied.

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WATCH | Fadiel Adams’ lawyer says Adams is being transported by road to KwaZulu-Natal after being placed in the back of a police van without warm clothing. He adds that his current location is unknown to them and his family.

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Labour union, National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union (Nehawu) has strongly criticised Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela’s decision to place NSFAS under administration. https://t.co/AzYpHAyiZx

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Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen says all Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) restrictions in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) have been lifted. https://t.co/wLcg21Ge1a

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WATCH | Long queues are forming at petrol stations nationwide, as motorists rush to fill up ahead of midnight's record-setting fuel price hike. SABC News reporter Naledi Mabitsela-Ngcobo has the details.

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WATCH | Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Velenkosini Hlabisa, is urging South Africans to be extra careful after the South African Weather Service issued severe weather warnings.

[Dr Nasiphi Moya @nasiphim]

In 2020, I almost became an Uber driver. I had the car and everything, but got something else instead. Anything to put food on the table.

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JUST IN | Minister of Higher Education and Training Buti Manamela has placed the National Student Financial Aid Scheme - NSFAS - under administration, citing poor governance and maladministration.

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WATCH | There has been mixed reaction from political parties in Parliament to court proceedings in Gqeberha in the EC. Some parties have weighed in on the five-year prison sentence handed to EFF leader Julius Malema, with some welcoming the outcome, saying it shows that no one is above the law.

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WATCH | EFF’s Dumisani Baleni says Julius Malema’s case is politically and racially motivated and aimed at discrediting the EFF. He adds they believe a different court or judge could arrive at a different decision.

[Battalion 54 @54Battalion]

[2016 PETER MOKABA STADIUM] Many are asking who is the Old Man next to the CIC in Court. Ke Moshabi Senior ✊🏽
#HandsOffMalema

[Msunu ka Johann Rupert @ZizinjaAbelungu]

BYE BYE! 👋👋👋

Mxm CiC makes fun even during the sad times 😂😂😂��😂😂😂😂😂

#HandsOffMalema

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WATCH | The EFF’s Nkululeko Dunga tells SABC News reporter Mbalenhle Mthethwa there was no communication from the party for businesses to close. He says a high level of discipline has been maintained over the past two days.

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WATCH | Reitumetse Phiri helps unpack the legal implications of the sentencing of EFF leader Julius Malema and the decision to grant leave to appeal.

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WATCH | SABC News reporter Sidima Mfeku is outside the Makhanda High Court unpacking developments as supporters begin to disperse following proceedings in the case involving EFF leader Julius Malema.