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Durban businessman’s human trafficking, kidnapping case postponed

The suspect has previously been implicated in allegations before Madlanga and the Ad Hoc Committee

A Durban businessman is set to have his human trafficking, kidnapping, and sexual assault case postponed to August 25th, 2026, in the Durban Magistrate’s Court. The unnamed individual was recently arrested by the Hawks and has a history of involvement in similar allegations, including those brought forth by the Madlanga Commission and Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee.

The State opposes bail and cites charges linked to a 2022 raid at a property in Durban North, as well as violations of the cyber act and filming and publication act. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has confirmed these details to the court.

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UK Jewish student campaigns for mandatory antisemitism class in schools

“As that generation passes, antisemitism risks becoming an abstract historical concept rather than a lived reality," said Jonathan Frisher. "That’s exactly why education must fill that gap."

  • 17-year-old Jonathan Frisher campaigns for mandatory antisemitism education in UK schools.
  • Frisher's petition gained over 40,000 signatures and three-in-five voter support.
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