Former North West Prime Minister Bushi Mape passes away
The African National Congress (ANC) has paid tribute to veteran politician and former North West Prime Minister Bushi Maphe, according to reports EWN. The ANC described Mape as a humble, moral and disciplined leader. Mape died in Johannesburg after a short illness at the age of 68. He led the North West Province during one of its most difficult periods, after it was placed under administration due to poor governance. The ANC said he dedicated his life to the liberation struggle, the development of the South African people and the empowerment of communities through education.
Brown Mogotsi in court over alleged staged murder plot
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Self-proclaimed South African Police Service informant Brown Mogotsi is expected to appear in the Johannesburg Magistrate's Court after being arrested on charges of attempting to commit murder against himself in Vosloorus last November, according to reports. SABC news. Mogotsi is a central figure accused of corruption, political interference and leaking confidential police information. He is accused of defeating the ends of justice arising from the shooting incident in Vosloorus, south-east of Johannesburg. National police spokeswoman Athlenda Mathe said investigators have linked the weapon used in the incident to several other serious crimes, including murder and attempted murder.
Three killed in Franschhoek mass shooting
Police in the Western Cape are investigating another mass shooting in Franschhoek, Cape Winelands, after three people were killed and two others were injured, according to reports. EWN. The victims included three men who were pronounced dead at the scene. A woman and another man were injured by bullets. The shooting came a day after another deadly attack in the West Bank that left four people dead and a seven-year-old child injured. Police spokeswoman Novella Potelwa said provincial serious violent crimes detectives are leading the investigation, no arrests have been made and the motive is still unknown.