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EPISODE · May 4, 2026 · 5 MIN

Criminal charges laid against former Johannesburg mayor Thapelo Amad

from First Take SA · host SAfm

Lobby group AfriForum has laid a criminal complaint with the South African Police Service against former Johannesburg mayor Thapelo Amad.This follows a viral video allegedly showing Amad firing shots at a Soweto funeral last year. AfriForum says police failed to act and is pushing for five charges under the Firearms Control Act. The group insists the law must be applied consistently, citing similar concerns involving EFF leader Julius Malema. To elaborate further on the case, we're joined by Jacques Broodryk, AfriForum's Chief Spokesperson for Community Safety...

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