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Gauteng police launch probe after two men are killed in Alexandra

Gauteng police have launched murder investigations following the deaths of two people  in two separate incidents on Thursday in Alexandra. In the first incident, the...

Media coverage restricted as Cyril Ramaphosa visits flood-hit Limpopo villages

Journalists seeking to cover President Cyril Ramaphosa’s visit to flood-stricken parts of Limpopo will be restricted on Thursday afternoon as rescue missions continue in...

DJ Warras: Court dismisses defence bid to bring crime scene video...

The Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court has dismissed an application by the defence to have crime scene video footage brought before court in the murder trial...

Defence lawyer demands to see video evidence of DJ Warras’ murder

Victor Majola, the man charged with killing well-known DJ Warrick "DJ Warras" Stock, had his bail request temporarily paused on Thursday morning until later...

Black farmers, rural communities to march for justice amid government inaction

The civic organisation Izwi Labantu Forum (ILF) alongside black farmers and rural communities, will be marching to the Union Buildings on January 29 in...

Malesela Teffo resurfaces at FOSA, guns for dodgy cops, politicians

Controversial legal figure and disbarred advocate Malesela Teffo has issued a stark warning to what he calls “crooked cops” and “corrupt politicians,” saying their...

Why boy child dropped out of school while female learner pulled...

While South Africa’s schooling system has made notable gains in stability and overall performance, a growing gender imbalance is emerging — one that is...

Lotto, Lotto Plus results for Wednesday, January 14, 2026

  Lotto:              16 | 34 | 36 | 43 | 56 | 57       Bonus:  55 Lotto Plus 1: ...

SA Reserve Bank governor joins global campaign backing US central bank...

South African Reserve Bank (SARB) governor Lesetja Kganyago has joined a powerful international show of unity defending the independence of the US central bank,...

Communist Party of China prioritises upskilling party’s leadership

The Communist Party of China (CPC) leadership recently met to hear a series of work reports from the leading party members' groups of the...

Khomotso Phahlane: ‘I was the guinea pig of ANC’s step-aside policy’

Former acting national police commissioner Kgomotso Phahlane still holds that his removal from that position was unlawful. And the person who effected it, he told...

Joburg’s popular strip joint in dark as mayor pulls plug on...

Johannesburg’s popular strip club The Summit was plunged into darkness on Tuesday after City Power disconnected its electricity over an outstanding R2.6-million bill, in...

Opinion | ‘Poor connectivity, not poor ability, is holding learners back’

For many South African learners, the greatest barrier to success is not ability, ambition or effort—it is poor connectivity. This reality sits alongside a moment...

ANALYSIS| Is the ANC’s anniversary rally flop grounds for disbandment of...

Desperate times call for desperate measures, so the adage goes. This should be the thinking among many of the ANC top brass following the flop...

Powerball, Powerball Plus results for Tuesday, January 13, 2025

  Powerball jackpot:              21 | 32  | 33 | 39 | 50 |  Powerball:  03 Powerball Plus:       ...

Border authorities intercept minibus overloaded with 33 undocumented kids

The Border Management Authority (BMA) has intercepted another group of undocumented minor children at the Beitbridge Port of Entry. This was confirmed by BMA Commissioner...

Tshwane cracks down on illegal electricity reconnection at Ndlala properties

The City of Tshwane has disconnected electricity supply to several properties owned by businessman Thami Ndlala after they were allegedly reconnected illegally without settling...

Top achiever urges Class of 2026 to balance books and fun

South Africa’s top achieving learners, Abigail Kok, has encouraged the Class of 2026 to strike a healthy balance between academics and enjoying their final...

Mpumalanga MEC calls for licence suspensions as speedsters clock up to...

Mpumalanga Community Safety, Security and Liaison MEC Jackie Macie has renewed calls for the suspension of driving licences for motorists convicted of excessive speeding,...

Premier asks pastors to stop ‘praying for rain’ as storms batter...

Heavy rains in Mpumalanga have prompted Premier Mandla Ndlovu to make an unusual appeal to religious leaders, urging them to pause prayers for rain...
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