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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)

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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)

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.

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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.

South Africa - Johannesburg - 30 March 2023 - Former ActionSA Gauteng provincial chairperson Bongani Baloyi (right), along with Former ActionSA member Tlhogi Moseki (left), announce the formation of a new political party Xiluva in Sandton. Xiluva means 'flower' in Xitsonga and in this specific case, it refers to the protea, as seen on the party's logo, and according to Baloyi, was chosen because of the flower's resilience. Video: Itumeleng English / African News Agency (ANA)

As we commemorate those fallen heroes and heroines of our struggle on a yearly basis, the Human Rights's Day narrative and the positioning of Langa Township has to be made mentioned more clearly for the the whole of South Africa and the world to know that contributions and sacrifices where made across the board. March 30, 1960 has a significance to the Western Cape and it's people. The March from kwaLanga to Caledon Square, Cape Town has and will always be remembered. Six members of the Pan Africanist Congress that died that day and the others following that. Philip Kgosana the youngest leader having led more than 30 000 demonstrators on this day are our Legends. Langa Salutes them and will always commemorate their lives.

Bismarck du Plessis on yellow card

University of Cape Town (UCT) presents Ouma Katrina Esau, (the last living person to speak the San language) with an honorary doctors degree at its graduation ceremony today.

South Africa - Pretoria - 29 March 2023. EFF Student Command picketed outside the Department of Higer Education and Training as they followed up on a memorandum of demands that they submitted at the Union Buildings in January. Pictures and Videos: Oupa Mokoena / African News Agency (ANA)

South Africa- Johannesburg - Donovan Moodly parole hearing - 29 March 2023 - The parents of Leigh Matthews arrive at Johannesburg prison as Donovan Moodly is about to have his parole hearing. Moodly is serving a sentence for the kidnapping of Matthews from Bond University and brutally killing her after receiving the ransom he demanded in 2005. Picture: Timothy Bernard / African News Agency (ANA)

South Africa- Johannesburg- Donovan Moodly parole hearing. 29 March 2023. The parents of Leigh Mathews arrive at Johannesburg prison as he is about to stand for parole hearing. Moodly is serving a sentence for the kidnapping of Mathews from Bond university and brutally killing her after receiving the ransome he demanded in 2005. Picture: Timothy Bernard African News Agency

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Bismarck du Plessis on Bulls v Toulouse

South Africa -Pretoria - 28 March 2023. Newly elected Tshwane Excecutive Mayor of Tshwane Celliers Brink speaks to the media after the elections.

South Africa - Cape Town - 28 March 2023 - Police escorted three men who are believed to be linked to the murder of rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his friend Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane inside Cape Town Central Police Station. Plainclothes police officers arrested the three suspects at an ATM inside the Erica Square mall in Belhar. In a follow-up, two other suspects were arrested in a different part of Belhar. AKA, 35, was shot at close range on Friday, February 10, as he was leaving the Wish restaurant on Florida Road in Durban. He was in the city for a live performance later that evening. Photographer: Armand Hough / African News Agency (ANA)

South Africa - Cape Town - 28 March 2023 - Police escorted three men who are believed to be linked to the murder of rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his friend Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane inside Cape Town Central Police Station. Plainclothes police officers arrested the three suspects at an ATM inside the Erica Square mall in Belhar. In a follow-up, two other suspects were arrested in a different part of Belhar. AKA, 35, was shot at close range on Friday, February 10, as he was leaving the Wish restaurant on Florida Road in Durban. He was in the city for a live performance later that evening. Photographer: Armand Hough / African News Agency (ANA)

A man tiles the floor of a garage which was upgraded to be part of the living area of the home. For many people who have fallen on hard times, due to high inflation, Covid-19, job losses etc, families have banded together to shared living expences by subdividing properties to support extended family.