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South Africa -Cape Town - 05 April 2023 - Members of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign in Cape Town picketing outside the Jewish Museum. This is after the Israeli Occupation allegedly invaded Al-Aqsa, brutally beating people and detaining 500 people. video : Phando Jikelo / African News Agency (ANA)

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South Africa - Pretoria - 05 April 2023. Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi and Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko unveil 255 newly acquired EMS response vehicles, and outlined the Easter readiness plans in Mamelodi, Tshwane.

South Africa - Pretoria - 5 April 2023. The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) and South African Commercial Catering and Allied Workers Union (SACCAWU) led a march to the US embassy to demand the reinstating of the 500 unfairly dismissed workers from Walmart and Massmart companies in South Africa.

South Africa - Cape Town - 04 April 2023- Rotary International and the Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation hosted the “Rotary People of Action": Champions of Inclusion to honour six individuals who have dedicated themselves for fostering diversity and creating a more inclusive world. The event featured honouree presentations and panel discussions led by experts in diversity, equity, inclusion, and humanitarian service, providing an opportunity for inspiration and growth.video : Phando Jikelo / African News Agency (ANA)

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South Africa - Plettenberg Bay - 4 April 2023 - Western Cape Provincial Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers, at Qolweni handed over the last batch of phase 1 houses. Pictures/Video: David Ritchie / African News Agency (ANA)

The Fake News Epidemic: News24's Relentless Assault on AYO

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The Fake News Epidemic: News24's Relentless Assault on AYO

South Africa - Pretoria - 04 April 2023. The EFF lead a march to the Ugandan embassy to picket against the anti-homosexuality bill in Uganda

South Africa Cape Town 02- April- 2023 - Ami Faku performing at Kirstenbosch Summer sunset Concert. Photographer Ayanda Ndamane African News Agency (ANA)

On April 3, 2023, Extinction Rebellion Cape Town protested at Cape Town Harbour against the arrival of the Russian research ship Akademik Alexander Karpinsky, which has conducted oil and gas mapping of the Southern Ocean. The group opposes the exploration and use of fossil fuels, and Cape Town's continued use as the ship's launch site for over 20 years. Video: Ayanda Ndamane / African News Agency (ANA)

Jake White on Bulls loss to Toulouse

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South Africa - Midrand - 01 April 2023. The Democratic Alliance (DA) began its 2023 Federal Congress at Gallagher Convention Center in Midrand. The former City of Joburg mayor, Dr Mpho Phalatse, will face off with DA leader John Steenhuisen to lead the party during the party’s federal congress, which kicked off at the Gallagher Convention Centre this weekend. Pictures and videos: Oupa Mokoena / African News Agency (ANA)

Jake White on Bulls team

South Africa- Midrand - DA Federal Congress. 31 March 2023. The Democratic Alliance held a press briefing at Gallagher Convention Centre, ahead of their Federal Congress this weekend to announce their readiness. Picture: Timothy Bernard / African News Agency (ANA)

South Africa - Cape Town - 30 March 2023 - Nyasha Masi Zhakata Pachedu founder and global director of safeplace international. Cape Town protestors will march from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology from 9:00 to Parliament. The protest actions in Cape Town and Pretoria is against the horrific legislation passed by Uganda's Parliament against LGBTIQ+ community which is now awaiting the signature of President Yoweri Museveni. Photograph :Brendan Magaar/African News Agency (ANA)

South Africa - Cape Town - 30 March 2023 - Nyasha Masi Zhakata Pachedu founder and global director of safeplace international. Cape Town protestors will march from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology from 9:00 to Parliament. The protest actions in Cape Town and Pretoria is against the horrific legislation passed by Uganda's Parliament against which is now awaiting the signature of President Yoweri Museveni. Photograph :Brendan Magaar/African News Agency (ANA)

South Africa - Cape Town - 30 March 2023 - Nyasha Masi Zhakata Pachedu founder and global director of safeplace international. Cape Town protestors will march from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology from 9:00 to Parliament. The protest actions in Cape Town and Pretoria is against the horrific legislation passed by Uganda's Parliament against which is now awaiting the signature of President Yoweri Museveni. Photograph :Brendan Magaar/African News Agency (ANA)

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Advocate Annelene van den Heever is representing the four men arrested in connection with the murder of AKA

Advocate Annelene van den Heever is representing the four men arrested in Belhar at the weekend. The men were allegedly arrested as part of ongoing investigations into the murder of Kiernan "AKA" Forbes and Tebelllo "Tibz" Motsoane outside the Wish restaurant in Florida Road, Durban, on February 10. Three men were not charged and have been released while one is appearing in court on a charge of robbery with aggravating circumstances. From IOL: An advocate representing the four men linked to the murder of rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes, has slammed police for how they’ve handled the matter of their arrest. The men have been in police custody since Sunday and have only seen their legal representative for the first time on Wednesday. Speaking to IOL moments before boarding her flight back to Johannesburg, advocate Annelene van den Heever said her clients’ rights had been violated after they failed to appear in the Durban Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday. “This is a violation of their rights. It exceeded the maximum 48 hours,” she said, adding that she would approach the high court if the suspects did not appear on Thursday. According to the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development website: “Normally after arrest the accused must be brought before a court within 48 hours and he or she may then apply to be released on warning or bail if the case is not finalised on that day.” Van den Heever, who represented the likes of ex-Eskom executive Anoj Singh, Czech fugitive Radovan Krejcir and self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri, confirmed her four clients were arrested on Sunday morning and travelled to Durban without knowing what they were arrested for. She added that she would approach to the High Court if necessary. Van den Heever who also represented convicted terror twins, Brandon-Lee and Tony-Lee Thulsie, said her clients were not allowed to speak to their families or lawyers after they were arrested. “When an attorney, on our instruction went to the Cape Town police station, they were told the men were not there – this was a lie. “They were transported sometime on Tuesday and arrived in Durban at 5am (Wednesday). If you work out the 48 hours, it was basically over yesterday (Tuesday) already,” she explained. Van den Heever said she had spent time trying to get police to bring the men to court but they refused. She said the four had not been charged as yet. “Police have leaked information about them being arrested for AKA’s murder, but they are saying nothing to us. My clients don’t know what is going on,” she said. On Sunday, the Sunday Tribune reported that police had taken three men and later two more men into custody as part of an ongoing investigation into AKA and Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane’s murders in Durban on February 10. However, Van Heever confirmed that four men had been arrested. Meanwhile, police have asked for patience from the public as investigations continue. “Although police understand that the matter attracted media attention and that the public awaits with bated breath any developments, police are calling upon the media and everyone else to refrain from making reports that have the potential of jeopardising ongoing investigations. Such reports also have a potential of putting at risk the lives of the people purported to have been arrested as well as endangering the lives of individuals who are portrayed as police officers in photographs and videos which have been doing the rounds on certain websites and social media platforms,” said KwaZulu-Natal spokesperson, Colonel Robert Netshiunda. He said police were appealing for space and time to investigate the matter without undue pressure and unwarranted scrutiny from armchair investigators, analysts and faceless so-called sources who are claiming to be closer to the investigations. “Police are duty-bound to keep the victims’ families abreast about any developments in the investigations. These irresponsible reporting rub salt into the fresh wounds of the family members who have put their faith on law-enforcement to bring perpetrators to book and for justice to prevail. Investigations into the murders are ongoing and police will keep the public updated as and when there is any breakthrough or development worth communicating about,“ Netshiunda said. This is a developing story.