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Protests Calm Amid Political Scandal | Johannesburg News
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- Jul 1, 2026
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Protests in Johannesburg stayed surprisingly calm despite fears of chaos, with heavy police presence, drones, and even army deployment later in the day. Meanwhile, MK MP Vusi Shongwe dropped a bombshell, accusing suspended police chief Feroz Khan of trying to bribe him with 10 million rand to silence a parliamentary probe—and dig up dirt on KwaZulu-Natal’s top cop. On the political front, President Ramaphosa reshuffled the cabinet, giving DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis a major win as his party’s ministers were reorganized in the government of national unity. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b73b70c305bd179c