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A regional court set bail at 30,000 rand for each defendant in a corruption case. Defendants must surrender their passports to the state before being released. They are prohibited from applying for travel documents until the matter is disposed of. The court scheduled the next appearance for May. The state may apply to bring defendants to court for inquiry if bail conditions are contravened, which could result in the forfeiture of bail and continued custody.

Police Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi and City Manager Kakeshwala Rutla are facing charges of corruption, fraud, and defeating the ends of justice. Magistrate Emmanuel MacCampa set bail at 30,000 rand each for the two individuals. The regional court case has been postponed until May.

The Brakpan Magistrates Court granted bail to former Gold Reef City Manager Gakhiswale Rutla and suspended EMPD Deputy Chief Julius Mkhunazi. Each individual was set bail at 30,000 rand. The court noted that the applicants had originally proposed bail amounts of 10,000 and 20,000 rand in their affidavits. The case involves five charges including corruption. Magistrate Emmanuel Mahampas granted bail after determining the amount based on the applicant's financial means. The court noted that the applicant could afford the set amount despite mentioning rent costs of 10,000 and 20,000 in founding affidavits. A court in Polokwane has adjourned the third bail application for musician Lefano Le Shebe Marbena Chauke until Thursday. The state is opposing bail, while Chauke seeks release to receive medical attention for a leg fracture sustained in a car crash two years ago.

Proceedings of the Medellanga Commission resumed in Pretoria on Tuesday. Suspended Metropolitan Police Department Deputy Chief Umashid Lamini returned to questioning during the 98th day of the commission. Lamini was questioned regarding his role as a conduit between Sergeant Thaneen, Kosi, and Nekomatubela. The inquiry involves the sharing of documents related to the Bumalanga Tender.

The Gauteng Metro Police Deputy Chief, Julia Simkhwanazi, and Gauteng City Manager, Kahiso Leruta, have each been granted 30,000 rand bail. The court proceedings took place in Lerudla.

Julius Mukwanazi and Kachiso Lerutla have been granted bail following a court application. The bail conditions require both individuals to surrender their passports to the state. Additionally, they are prohibited from directly or indirectly contacting witnesses, specifically Tabang Tsutetsi. Imbala Metropolis Deputy Chief Jhulasim Kwanazi and City Manager Gahiswale Roodla have been granted bail. Both individuals are facing charges of corruption, fraud, and defeating the ends of justice. A court in Johannesburg has granted a third bail application for musician Lefano Le Shebe Marbena Chauke. Chauke faces multiple charges including attempted murder and possession of an unlicensed firearm. The state is opposing bail, while Chauke seeks release to receive medical attention for a leg fracture sustained in a car crash two years ago. The court has adjourned until Thursday for a final ruling.

Police have launched a manhunt for suspects who shot and killed a 36-year-old man in Crossroads, Nyanga, on the Cape Flats. Two other men were shot and wounded during the incident, according to police spokesperson Wesley Twig. Medical personnel declared the 36-year-old victim deceased at the scene. The two wounded victims were taken to a medical facility for treatment.

Police are investigating a series of shootings in a Johannesburg community where multiple people were killed. Multiple killings have taken place in a Johannesburg community, according to a report from SABC News. A reporter from SABC News, Pemani Baloi, provided details on the situation. The violence is being described as potentially related to turf wars. A local ward councillor has written a letter to the Premier's office requesting an intervention to end the killings. Councillor Slachoio has written a letter to the Premier requesting an intervention to address ongoing violence in Johannesburg. Slachoio described the recent killings as frequent and characterized the current situation as a difficult week. Ward 59 councillor Dempia Sohlachwio has requested an intervention from the Premier regarding ongoing killings in Johannesburg.

North West Acting Police Commissioner Reynou Naidu has deployed a task team to investigate a double murder and business robbery in Mahikeng. A businessman and his wife were attacked on Friday. Police spokesperson Gilebukhila Moraighe stated the woman died at the scene while her husband later died in hospital.

A municipal executive reported that rainfall over the past six months has damaged local infrastructure. The municipality has applied for a 20 million rand disaster relief fund to repair roads. The provincial government has also acknowledged the road status, with the Premier committing 40 million rand to address the issue. The executive noted that the municipality is following an Integrated Development Plan (IDP) regarding the redirection of funds.