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TimesLIVE
18-07-2025
- TimesLIVE
‘Enough is enough' — Kelly Khumalo reacts to claim she killed Senzo Meyiwa
Singer Kelly Khumalo says she's had enough of being linked to the murder of footballer Senzo Meyiwa. Senzo, who was Kelly's boyfriend, was killed in October 2014 at her family home in Vosloorus. Those in the house at the time of the murder were Kelly, her sister Zandie, her mother Ntombi, her son Christian and three of Senzo's friends. In the latest episode of Podcast and Chill, disbarred attorney Malesela Teffo claimed Kelly killed Senzo unintentionally when trying to hand him a gun. Malesela also brought forth a supposed warrant of arrest for Kelly. Responding to his claim, Kelly shared a video saying Malesela's claims were part of a humiliation ritual he started in the courtroom and said he was also going on 'sketchy' podcasts. 'Enough is enough. It stops here and it stops today. I'm not going to be diplomatic about this. I'm not going to release press statements, I'm not going to waste my money hiring lawyers to speak on my behalf,' she said. 'If you strongly believe I am capable of what you are accusing me of, very simple, come and get me. I'm not above the law. I'm at a point where I have had enough of people dragging my name through the mud. It stops now. The stupid humiliation rituals you have been performing using me over the years, enough. If you feel I am the woman you are coming after, come and get me. I fear no man. Until then back off.'
IOL News
04-07-2025
- Politics
- IOL News
SAPS Budget 2025: Mchunu targets GBV, corruption, and high-crime zones with R120 billion plan
Police Minister Senzo announces sweeping reforms to strengthen visible policing, invest in digital tools, and tackle gender-based violence, signalling a bold shift in SAPS strategy for the 2025/26 financial year Image: Tumi Pakkies/Independent Newspapers Police Minister Senzo Mchunu says South Africa's policing system is undergoing a strategic overhaul aimed at improving crime prevention, restoring public trust, and modernising police operations. Tabling the Budget Vote for the 2025/26 financial year in Parliament, Mchunu laid out a R120.89 billion allocation for the South African Police Service (SAPS), Civilian Secretariat for Police Service, and the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID). ''While we welcome and appreciate the allocation, we are under no illusion about the scale of the task ahead. Crime is adaptive, dynamic, and, in many cases, well-financed — and so must our response be.' Mchunu outlined nine key crime-fighting priorities, including reducing the murder rate, fighting gender-based violence, tackling illegal firearms and drugs, and rooting out corruption within the SAPS. "Our commitment is to lead a police service that protects the vulnerable, disrupts criminality, and restores trust," he said. Mchunu noted that four provinces, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Western Cape, and Eastern Cape, remain the primary focus due to high crime levels. ''It is clear that identified high crime zones in all four provinces require intelligence-led targeted deployment of specialised units to combat criminality.' He also confirmed that 225 hotspot police stations have been identified for synchronised interventions. Mchunu said visible Policing will receive over 53% of the total budget, while Detective Services will account for nearly 20%. Compensation of employees remains the largest cost driver, making up more than 80% of the budget. He also confirmed that 5,500 new police trainees will be enlisted in January 2026 to maintain the personnel complement of 188,000. A total of R219.2 million has been allocated for securing the G20 conference in November 2025, R400 million for the 2026 Local Government Elections, and R34.8 million for costs related to the appointment of an additional Deputy Minister. Furthermore, R150 million is being shifted to the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) to support its anti-corruption partnerships. Community policing is also getting a boost, with R28 million allocated to Community Policing Forums and R8.5 million for public awareness campaigns, he said. To address Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBV+F), a total of R1.6 billion will be spent, including R1.5 billion for Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Units. Mchunu said, 'The country is gripped and aggrieved by GBV+F, as its prevalence has reached distressing levels.' Moreover, Mchunu said to modernise operations, R670 million will be invested in building and upgrading police stations, while R20 million will fund mobile Community Service Centres. and R45 million on police station maintenance. Mchunu highlighted the role of partnerships with the private sector, particularly with Business Against Crime South Africa. Projects include piloting automated police stations, expanding forensic labs, and integrating SAPS systems with private sector technologies. SAPS will also roll out drones, body-worn cameras, and digital tools to enhance public safety and investigative capacity, he said. Mchunu highlighted the role of partnerships with the private sector, particularly with Business Against Crime South Africa. Projects include piloting automated police stations, expanding forensic labs, and integrating SAPS systems with private sector technologies. "The SAPS continues to advance its modernisation agenda through the deployment of strategic technology solutions aimed at improving operational efficiency, situational awareness, and public safety," Mchunu said. Addressing corruption within police ranks, Mchunu confirmed, 'We have taken a defined stance against corruption within the SAPS and we unequivocally state that there is no tolerance for corruption.' This includes recent arrests of senior officials in Crime Intelligence. Human resources are being restructured, with new recruitment strategies, leadership development, and incentives. A new Detective Critical Skills Allowance of R1,000 per month will be introduced from October 2025 to retain skilled investigators. Additionally, 200 former detectives will be re-enlisted and more contract appointments made, said Mchunu. Furthermore, the DPCI will ramp up efforts against corruption, cybercrime, and unresolved Truth and Reconciliation Commission cases.
The Citizen
21-06-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Wetsuit drive brings waves of hope
Young surfers from Wave of Hope shone at the recent Ugu District surfing trials for the South African Junior Champion team. Senzo Shange, coach and project leader of the Genesis Wave of Hope Surf Ministry, said the group – Zamokuhle Gcaba, Esam Nyembezi, Enhle Nyembezi and Angel Ngwane – did well in all their heats. 'The group of aspiring surfers are now waiting for the results to see if they made the team to compete in Jeffrey's Bay.' Senzo thanked his assistant coaches, Samkelo Tshezi and Kwanele Lushaba, who play a huge role in guiding and training them. This winter, Wave of Hope is collecting wetsuits and wax for surfers between the ages of 10 and 17. Wave of Hope is a project of Genesis Hope South Africa that aims to support young teenagers in communities, by teaching surfing. The team is out in the ocean all year round, building the community and disciplining young surfers. But, winter brings cold water and young surfers don't have wetsuits to keep them warm. Do you have a wetsuit that you no longer use? Drop-off is at Genesis Youth Centre in Port Shepstone until the end of July. Contact Senzo on 078 7142289. HAVE YOUR SAY Like the South Coast Herald's Facebook page, follow us on Twitter and Instagram At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
