Top cop Shibiri axed; Eastern Cape premier's R12m overseas trips: Today's top 7 stories

Author: news24.comPublished on: June 5, 2026Country: South Africa

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Top cop Shibiri axed; Eastern Cape premier's R12m overseas trips: Today's top 7 stories

South Africa's top police officer, Shibiri, has been fired. Additionally, Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane spent R12 million on overseas trips. These stories are among the top seven news items of the day according to News24.

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