By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on IOL
The South African army recovered three vehicles stolen in Gauteng, worth a total of 2.2 million rand, in Musina. Border security operations conducted under Operation Corona also led to the interception of cigarettes valued at more than 438,000 rand, IOL reports.
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South African Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has set aside 823 million rand to deploy the army in support of police against gangs and illegal mining. The budget also provides 810 million rand next year to renew police vehicles, as part of measures Godongwana presented to Parliament.
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South African businessman Suliman Carrim is due to appear on 22 October before the Musina court, in Limpopo province, over his alleged involvement in the cross-border transfer of two vehicles financed by Absa. He is accused of using forged documents and also faces suspicions of money laundering, according to IOL.
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France and Madagascar are continuing their military cooperation, notably by training Malagasy military personnel in Réunion and strengthening the capabilities of Madagascar’s armed forces. The partnership also covers securing regional maritime areas, reports Midi Madagasikara.
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A R14.6 million training centre has opened in Paulpietersburg, South Africa, to help rural residents acquire practical skills. Training will cover construction, phone repairs and entrepreneurship, among other areas, according to officials quoted by IOL.
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Vuka SA uses police chief Mkhwanazi’s image in local electionsSouth African party Vuka SA is using the face of Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner, on its clothing and posters for its election campaign. The party will put forward candidates in Johannesburg on 4 November, while the police is considering legal advice over the unauthorised use of his image, reports Daily Maverick.
Lesotho court examines Katse Dam compensation claimsLesotho’s High Court is due to hear on 27 October a request to compel the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority to disclose data on households affected by the Katse Dam. The figures are meant to check whether families maintained their standard of living, as provided for under the treaty concluded with South Africa in 1986, according to the Seinoli Legal Centre.The week in Africa
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