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South Africa’s suspended Police Minister has no recollection of political interference

Senzo Mchunu has denied interfering in the work of the police, insisting under oath that he has no recollection of any instance of political interference. Testifying before the ad hoc committee, Mchunu said divisions within police leadership existed long before his appointment.

23 October, 2025

World

Donald Trump cancels summit with Russia’s Putin

The United States has imposed sanctions on Russia’s major oil companies, citing Moscow’s lack of commitment to ending the war in Ukraine. The move follows the collapse of a planned Trump-Putin summit, which Trump said he cancelled because “it didn’t feel right.”

23 October, 2025

South Africa

The High Court in Pretoria orders SA’s Zuma to pay back millions in legal fees

The High Court in Pretoria has ordered former South African President Jacob Zuma to pay back over 28.9-million-rand in legal fees unlawfully funded by the state for his personal corruption trial defence. If the amount is not settled within 60 days, Zuma’s assets may be attached and sold, including his presidential pension.

23 October, 2025