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Gauteng woman appears in court for ‘kidnapping herself’

A Gauteng woman accused of staging her own kidnapping to trick her family into paying R40 000 in ransom money has appeared in court...

SAPS investigates murder of foreign national in Durban CBD

South African police said on Thursday they were investigating the killing of a foreign national by a crowd of about 50 people in the city of Durban. •…

Suliman Carrim’s bail bid delayed and car theft charges added to...

North West businessman Suliman Carrim’s attempt to apply for bail in a newly added vehicle-theft case was delayed on Thursday after the Musina Magistrates’...

Phetoho Maja | Protecting the rights, dignity and well-being of older persons

October is recognised as Social Development Month in South Africa, providing an opportunity to reflect on the importance of building inclusive communities where everyone...

Setumo Stone | Godongwana’s MTBPS exposes gap between political and economic...

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana deliberately began his speech on Wednesday by identifying three anniversaries: 70 years since the Women's March of 1956, 50 years...

Lotto results for Wednesday, October 21 2026

Lotto results for Wednesday, October 21 2026 Lotto:              01| 03| 08| 23| 32| 35        Bonus Ball:...

MTBPS| Fikile Mbalula hails R10bn fuel relief as one for the...

The ANC has welcomed the medium-term budget policy statement (MTBPS) as one that was crafted to consider the effects of the high cost of...

Water quality concerns in Makhanda as 111 Rhodes students fall ill

Eastern Cape health authorities are investigating preliminary water test results as Makhanda prepares a coordinated response, following a suspected outbreak of gastrointestinal illnesses at...

Mathews Phosa | Engineering inclusion: The missing link in agricultural growth

Engineers, members of the Council, distinguished engineers, researchers, students, and fellow farmers: good morning. Thank you for the honour of addressing this gathering. I stand...

Ramaphosa, Zuma, Motlanthe, Mbeki failed innocent prisoners, ConCourt rules

The Constitutional Court has delivered a damning judgment against South Africa's Presidency, finding that four successive presidents violated their constitutional obligations by allowing two...