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Cops hunt suspects after R13m cocaine shipment seized at Durban Harbour

Police in KwaZulu-Natal have launched a manhunt for suspects linked to a major drug shipment intercepted at Durban Harbour recently. This as investigators continue to...

From Hector Pieterson’s blood to broken pipes: Soweto’s next uprising must...

The Lehohla Ledger provides a narrative of Soweto 50 years on since 1976. It is a monumental moment to ask the question – especially...

Tragedy as two elite SAPS officers die en route to court

The South African Police Service (SAPS) is mourning the deaths of two Tactical Response Team (TRT) sergeants who were killed in a single-vehicle accident...

A new rhythm for Kigali as rap takes the stage

Angell Mutoni, known by her stage name as Angell, stands before a wall-length mirror in a rehearsal studio in Nyamirambo, running through the final...

Anele Mda apologises for defaming Fikile Mbalula

Political activist Anele Mda has publicly apologised to ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula, withdrawing social media claims she made in July 2025 that linked him...

Probe launched after CIT ‘suspect’ fatally run over multiple times at...

Police in Mpumalanga are investigating a murder and attempted robbery following a violent cash-in-transit incident that unfolded in full public view at Twin City...

Municipalities on alert amid severe weather conditions forecast

The South African Local Government Association (Salga) has activated emergency protocols across multiple departments as the South African Weather Service (SAWS) issues warnings of...

President Xi urges rescue work after central China fireworks plant explosion...

Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged all-out efforts to search for people who are still unaccounted for and save the injured after an explosion...

R200m drug heist takes centre stage at Madlanga commission

The disappearance of drugs worth approximately R200-million dominated proceedings at the Madlanga commission of inquiry on Tuesday. This as Hawks' Maj-Gen Hendrik Flynn detailed the...

Delays hamper Public Protector’s probe into Senzo Mchunu

The investigation into allegations of political interference, abuse of power, conflict of interest and improper conduct against suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu is still...