@SABCNews_Radio He loves words and the sound of his voice too much, this President. We want action. That's it. Take action against everyone who breaks the law - illegal immigrants and corrupt officials
@MDNnewss Willing to take heat for this, but I don't think SA should have ANY foreign language interpreters in our courts. Just the 11 official languages.
Which other country in the world would pay out of its own pocket to give me an entire trial in isizulu or isixhosa?
South Africa Spent Over R76 Million on Foreign-Language Court Interpreters
Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has revealed that South Africa spent more than R76 million on foreign-language court interpreters during the 2024/25 financial year, with Shona interpretation accounting for the largest share at R8.7 million.
The disclosure comes amid a significant number of foreign nationals appearing before South African courts, with nearly 39,000 criminal cases involving foreign nationals recorded in district and regional courts during the same period.
Kubayi noted that the Department of Justice does not track interpretation costs based on immigration status, making it impossible to determine how much was spent on cases involving undocumented migrants.
The figures were released in response to parliamentary questions and have renewed debate around the financial and operational pressures facing the justice system, which is also grappling with a shortage of qualified court interpreters nationwide.
#sapsHAWKS [DPCI SEIZES COCAINE WORTH APPROXIMATELY R36 MILLION AT DURBAN HARBOUR]
The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) seized approximately 90 kilograms of suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of R36 million at the Durban Harbour on 6 June 2026.
Members of the SANEB Section attached to Durban SOCI were alerted by a Customs official to suspected cocaine concealed within an excavator that had arrived at the Q and R Car Terminal aboard the vessel Neptune Ace Tokyo from Santos, Brazil.
Upon arrival, the scene was handed over to DPCI members by Customs officials. A thorough inspection of the excavator revealed suspicious packages concealed within a panel leading to the engine compartment. Further examination resulted in the seizure of 47 blocks containing a powdered substance suspected to be cocaine.
While the first scene was being processed, Customs officials reported the discovery of a second concealment on another excavator that had already been offloaded from the vessel. A subsequent inspection led to the seizure of an additional 43 blocks of suspected cocaine.
No arrests have been made at this stage, and the matter remains under investigation. #DrugsOffTheStreets ML
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@TheTruthPanther Why is SA the only country in the world with these 'international committments'? Every other country reserves certain jobs or sectors - whether that is couched in the language of 'critical skills' or 'investments'. No man, these learned South Africans are so annoying.
BREAKING: The Hawks and Customs have seized 90kg of suspected cocaine worth an estimated R36 million hidden inside two excavators shipped from Brazil to Durban Harbour. No arrests have been made and investigations are continuing. @MongeziKoko
@Judaeda3 Wow, blatantly disrepecting the court just like that. Just for that comment, his refugee status should be reviewed, we can't have refugees who refuse to abide by the laws of SA
@cecild84 Let them!
It will set a precedent that will allow South Africans to also sue the police, DHA, BMA and Labout Dpt for failing to prevent illegal Ghanaians from entering SA, and from failing to deport them!
Then, when we're done, we should sue the Ghanain gvt for failing to govern