By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on IOL
South African police arrested six men in Colesberg and seized six Jetour T2 hybrid vehicles valued at 4.75 million rand in an investigation into suspected vehicle fraud. The total number of vehicles impounded in the case has now reached 12, reports IOL.
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A hair salon in Phoenix, South Africa, was badly damaged by a fire that police suspect was caused by a petrol bomb. Its owner, Moon Subhari, estimates the damage at about 175,000 rand and cites business rivalry, while the circumstances remain under investigation, IOL reports.
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has lifted the suspension of National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola, who is due to resume his duties after the criminal charges against him were withdrawn. Removed for six months over an investigation linked to a 360 million rand health services contract, he returns as the Madlanga Commission raises questions about investigations and the fight against corruption, reports the Daily Maverick.
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South African prosecutors say businessman Sulliman Carrim was travelling to Saudi Arabia via Dubai when he was arrested at OR Tambo International Airport. He is charged with failing to appear before the Madlanga Commission, while a separate investigation concerns suspected fraud and corruption, IOL reports.
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Nigeria Customs handed illicit products worth 511.4 million naira to the anti-drug agency and health regulator, including cannabis, cocaine, methamphetamine and codeine syrup. Two vehicles and two suspects were also transferred to the authorities in Ikeja for investigation and legal action, according to Customs spokesperson Hussaini Abdullahi, cited by Punch.
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ANC Women's League calls for sanctions against Gwede MantasheThe ANC Women's League is demanding an apology from Gwede Mantashe and disciplinary measures after his remarks, deemed degrading, about sex in exchange for jobs. It says the politician must uphold the party's principles of equality and non-sexism, reports IOL.
Security standoff erupts around Botswana intelligence chiefA standoff involving Peter Fana Magosi, head of Botswana's intelligence service, has prompted a security deployment. The episode comes after his term expired and ahead of a handover of duties, reports the Sunday Standard.The week in Africa
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