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18/06/2026

🟫 𝗦𝗢𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 | 𝗥𝗘𝗙𝗨𝗚𝗘𝗘𝗦 𝗙𝗟𝗘𝗘 𝗗𝗨𝗥𝗕𝗔𝗡 𝗛𝗢𝗠𝗘 𝗔𝗙𝗙𝗔𝗜𝗥𝗦 𝗔𝗦 𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗦 𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗜-𝗜𝗠𝗠𝗜𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗦 𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗪
Around 200 documented refugees who had been camping outside the Durban Home Affairs offices were forced to leave in the early hours of Monday after police warned that they could not guarantee their safety amid fears of anti-immigrant protests.

The group, made up largely of refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Uganda and Sudan, had been staying outside the offices since 21 May while seeking protection as anti-immigrant tensions escalated in parts of KwaZulu-Natal.

According to reports, police informed the refugees at around 10pm that they needed to leave the area by 4am due to a planned March and March event scheduled for Tuesday.

With no transport provided by the state, local activists assisted the refugees in relocating to Sherwood Community Hall, where thousands of other migrants and refugees had already gathered seeking safety.

Reports indicate that more than 8,000 people were camped in and around the hall by Tuesday, with many requesting repatriation to their home countries.

Civil society organisations say community members stepped in to provide tents, sanitation facilities and humanitarian support while government assistance remained limited.

Some refugees claim they were threatened, intimidated and assaulted after attempting to return to their homes despite possessing valid legal documentation allowing them to remain in South Africa.

Meanwhile, eThekwini Municipality says the repatriation of foreign nationals requesting to return home is underway, with several buses already departing for Malawi as immigration processes continue.

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli visited the site as authorities work to address the growing humanitarian situation.

𝗗𝗢 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗞 𝗚𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗜𝗦 𝗗𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗘𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛 𝗧𝗢 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗧 𝗟𝗘𝗚𝗔𝗟 𝗥𝗘𝗙𝗨𝗚𝗘𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗠𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗘𝗥?

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18/06/2026

🟥 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗜𝗠𝗦 𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗚𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗚𝗘𝗗 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗧𝗢𝗣 𝗣𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟𝗦
Sources within law enforcement agencies have claimed that the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) had allegedly planned to arrest Crime Intelligence boss Lieutenant-General Dumisani Khumalo on Wednesday and KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi on Thursday.

However, according to the claims, the reported plans did not materialise and no arrests have taken place.

At this stage, there has been no official confirmation from IDAC, SAPS, or any prosecuting authority regarding the alleged planned arrests, and no details have been provided about any possible charges.

The claims have sparked speculation amid ongoing public interest in developments involving senior law enforcement officials.

The Daily Plug will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more information becomes available.

𝐃𝐎 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐊 𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐇 𝐀𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐒 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐆𝐄𝐓𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐔𝐋𝐋 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐈𝐒 𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐁𝐄𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐃 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐋𝐀𝐖 𝐄𝐍𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓?

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18/06/2026

🟦 𝗪𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥 & 𝗘𝗡𝗩𝗜𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 | 𝗦𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗥𝗨𝗡 𝗚𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗦 𝗠𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗨𝗠 𝗔𝗟𝗢𝗡𝗚 𝗞𝗭𝗡 𝗖𝗢𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗔𝗦 𝗠𝗔𝗝𝗢𝗥 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗔𝗟𝗦 𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗛
The annual Sardine Run is steadily building along the KwaZulu-Natal coastline, with fresh shoals already netted at Pumula and Umzumbe as the famous migration continues its northward movement.

Experts say while activity is increasing along parts of the South Coast, the main body of sardines is still concentrated further south along the Transkei coastline.

According to marine observers, smaller “pilot shoals” have already begun moving through areas such as Ramsgate, Southbroom and Umkomaas, signalling the early stages of the migration’s progression.

“There is a lot more sardine in the Transkei,” said marine expert Govender, adding that Durban residents should expect the main shoals within the next two weeks.

He explained that once the larger shoals reach Durban, they typically move northwards toward Umhlanga before turning into cooler offshore waters.

The Sardine Run attracts thousands of anglers, spectators and marine enthusiasts each winter, making it one of South Africa’s most iconic natural events.

Meanwhile, demand is already rising along parts of the South Coast, with reports indicating sardines are being sold at premium prices as the migration gathers momentum.

Officials say the movement remains consistent with the traditional seasonal route along the east coast, as billions of sardines continue their journey north.

𝗗𝗢 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗞 𝗗𝗨𝗥𝗕𝗔𝗡 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗟𝗗 𝗕𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗔𝗡 𝗘𝗣𝗜𝗖 𝗦𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗥𝗨𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗡?

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18/06/2026

Kaizer Chiefs new signing.

18/06/2026

🟨 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗧 | 𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗢𝗙 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗣𝗘𝗗𝗢𝗣𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗘 𝗜𝗔𝗜𝗡 𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗦 𝗗𝗘𝗟𝗔𝗬𝗘𝗗 𝗔𝗚𝗔𝗜𝗡
The State has expressed frustration following another delay in the sentencing proceedings of convicted child s*x offender Iain Wares in the Wynberg Regional Court.

The court on Wednesday postponed sentencing to 15 July 2026 after Wares' attorney, William Fullard, requested additional time to obtain a private social worker's report.

The 86-year-old former Rondebosch Boys' Primary School teacher was convicted in March after being found guilty of indecently assaulting a former pupil in 1988.

The matter has been before the courts since 2023, with sentencing already postponed in May for the defence to secure the same report now being requested again.

State prosecutor Rafeeqa Cornelius opposed the postponement, arguing that the defence had already been granted sufficient time and that a report from a state-appointed social worker had been completed and made available.

Cornelius told the court that the defence appeared dissatisfied with the findings of the existing report and was seeking further delays despite previous assurances that all necessary reports would be ready.

The defence argued that a private social worker's report would assist the court in determining an appropriate sentence and requested that the social worker testify so both the State and the court could question the findings.

The court subsequently granted the postponement and ordered the defence to provide its report to the State at least one week before the next hearing.

Meanwhile, Women and Men Against Child Abuse (WMACA) criticised the delay, accusing Wares' legal team of failing to honour an earlier commitment to have all required reports prepared.

The organisation said repeated postponements continue to prolong justice for the victim and those affected by the case.

Wares is expected to return to court on 15 July for sentencing proceedings.

𝗗𝗢 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗞 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗧 𝗗𝗘𝗟𝗔𝗬𝗦 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗦?

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18/06/2026

🟨 𝗟𝗔𝗪 | 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗬 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗣𝗨𝗧𝗘
𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗫 𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗢𝗪𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣 𝗥𝗢𝗪 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗧 𝗔𝗦 𝗘𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗟𝗘 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗦
A legal dispute over land ownership and occupation in Phoenix, Durban, has reached the KwaZulu-Natal High Court, where the Caneside Sanathan Hindu Dharma Sabha is seeking to evict businessman Kader Latiff and his company, G7 Towlines.

The Hindu organisation argues that the respondents are occupying property at 58 Canehaven Drive, Caneside, which it says belongs to them. The matter also cites the eThekwini Municipality as a third respondent.

Latiff and G7 Towlines deny occupying the Sabha’s land, insisting their operations are located on adjacent property. Their legal team argues that the dispute stems from unclear boundary lines rather than unlawful occupation.

Advocate Kithen Chetty, representing the respondents, told the court that there is a clear factual dispute requiring expert evidence, including a surveyor’s report, and that the matter should not have proceeded on motion papers alone.

Court documents show the respondents attempted to obtain a surveyor’s report to clarify the boundary issue, but it was not ready in time, leading to a late filing of their answering affidavit. They have since applied for condonation, arguing the delay was minimal and should be excused in the interests of justice.

The Sabha maintains that Latiff has failed to prove he is operating on neighbouring land and insists the eviction application is valid.

The High Court will now decide whether to grant condonation and whether the eviction order should proceed, with the core issue centring on the exact boundary location between the two properties.

🔴 𝐖𝐇𝐎 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐋𝐃 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐓 𝐁𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐕𝐄 𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐈𝐓𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐅 𝐈𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐏𝐔𝐓𝐄?

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18/06/2026

🟢 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧 | 𝗦𝗢𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗥
𝗞𝗔𝗜𝗭𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗘𝗙𝗦 𝗦𝗘𝗧 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗣𝗥𝗘-𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗡 𝗥𝗘𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗡 𝗔𝗦 𝗗𝗔 𝗖𝗥𝗨𝗭 𝗘𝗥𝗔 𝗕𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗘
Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed that the squad will return to training on Thursday, 18 June, as preparations begin ahead of the new season.

The assistant coach will oversee initial baseline training sessions while the club awaits the arrival of new head coach Da Cruz, who is expected to join the setup in just under two weeks.

Once he arrives, Da Cruz will use the early days before the pre-season camp to assess the squad, evaluate player fitness levels, and measure early progress within the team structure.

The early training phase is expected to lay the foundation for tactical adjustments and squad planning ahead of a crucial pre-season period for the Soweto giants.

🔴 𝐂𝐀𝐍 𝐃𝐀 𝐂𝐑𝐔𝐙 𝐔𝐒𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐄-𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐎 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐓 𝐊𝐀𝐈𝐙𝐄𝐑 𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐄𝐅𝐒 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐎 𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐋𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐈𝐍?

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𝙏𝙧𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙙. 𝙏𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙡𝙮. 𝙋𝙡𝙪𝙜𝙜𝙚𝙙.

18/06/2026

🟥 𝗕𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 | 𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗚𝗬 & 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗥𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘
𝗦𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗥𝗨𝗡 𝗠𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗨𝗠 𝗕𝗨𝗜𝗟𝗗𝗦 𝗔𝗦 𝗘𝗫𝗫𝗢𝗡𝗠𝗢𝗕𝗜𝗟 𝗟𝗡𝗚 𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗦 𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗚𝗬 𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗙𝗧 𝗔𝗧 𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗦 𝗕𝗔𝗬
The KwaZulu-Natal coastline is seeing increased activity in the annual Sardine Run, with fresh shoals netted at Pumula and Umzumbe as the migration continues north. Larger shoals remain further south, raising expectations that Durban could experience peak sightings within the next two weeks.

South African anglers report “pilot shoals” already moving through areas like Ramsgate, Southbroom and Umkomaas, confirming steady progress of the migration along the east coast.

At the same time, major energy developments are unfolding in Richards Bay. The ExxonMobil affiliate ExxonMobil South Africa LNG Ltd has signed a Heads of Agreement with the Zululand Energy Terminal to advance liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports.

The project, linked with Eskom’s planned 3,000MW gas-to-power programme, is expected to strengthen South Africa’s long-term energy security as declining pipeline gas supplies raise concerns about a future “gas cliff”.

Industry leaders say the LNG terminal could unlock new investment and stabilise industrial energy demand, positioning Richards Bay as a strategic energy hub.

🔴 𝐈𝐒 𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐇 𝐀𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐀 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐘 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐀 𝐌𝐀𝐉𝐎𝐑 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐅𝐓 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐆𝐀𝐒 𝐃𝐄𝐂𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐋𝐍𝐆 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓 𝐃𝐄𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄?

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18/06/2026

🟥 𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗠𝗘 | 𝗥𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗢 𝗛𝗢𝗥𝗡 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗠𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗 𝗗𝗔𝗪𝗜𝗘 𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗗 𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗔 𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗟 𝗔𝗙𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝟭𝟬-𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥 𝗟𝗘𝗚𝗔𝗟 𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗟𝗘
A decade-long legal battle involving one of South Africa’s most prominent rhino horn trafficking cases has finally come to an end after alleged trafficking mastermind Dawie Groenewald entered into a plea and sentence agreement with the State in the Polokwane High Court.

The case, which has been before the courts for more than ten years, was finalised on 19 June 2026. Groenewald pleaded guilty to charges related to racketeering, wildlife crime and money laundering activities dating back to 2008.

According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), Groenewald was sentenced to a R2 million fine or four years' imprisonment, along with a further 10-year prison sentence suspended for five years under strict conditions.

The NPA said Groenewald also received additional fines and prison sentences on multiple counts to which he pleaded guilty. Collectively, these penalties amount to more than R10 million in fines and 36 years' imprisonment.

Prosecutors described Groenewald as the mastermind behind a large-scale rhino horn trafficking operation. Authorities alleged that, through his professional hunting outfitter business, he sourced rhino horns from his own rhinos and other private rhino owners to supply black markets in Southeast Asia.

The NPA said the plea agreement was accepted after considering all legal options and the interests of justice. A key factor was that no rhinos were poached by any of the accused linked to the matter.

Meanwhile, the case against Karel Toet, Marisa Toet and Koos Pronk has been postponed to 20 August 2026 pending representations to the National Director of Public Prosecutions.

National Director of Public Prosecutions Advocate Andy Mothibi and Limpopo Director of Public Prosecutions Ivy Thenga welcomed the outcome, saying justice had ultimately been served despite the lengthy legal process.

𝗗𝗢 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗞 𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗛 𝗔𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗔'𝗦 𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗗𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗘 𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗠𝗘 𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗚 𝗘𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛 𝗧𝗢 𝗗𝗘𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗥𝗦?

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