‘Hawks’ visit not a raid’, says Polokwane Municipality

By Montsho Matlala Polokwane: The Polokwane Municipality, the Provincial Capital of Limpopo, has dismissed reports that the Hawks’ presence at its offices this week was a raid, insisting it was a scheduled visit. The incident, which unfolded on Wednesday when Hawks investigators collected documents from the municipality, sparked speculation in the public domain. Some media…

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New Inquest into Biko’s Death as Commemorative Events Begin

By Montsho Matlala South Africa: This year’s annual Steve Biko commemorative services are preceded by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA)’s announcement of a new inquest into his 1977 death in apartheid police custody. The re-enrolled inquest will start on Friday. His family has welcomed the news. His son, Nkosinathi Biko, speaking on Newzroom Afrika TV,…

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