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No plea agreement reached in attempted murder case involving Robert Mugabe’s...

The case involving Bellarmine Mugabe, the son of the late former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, and his co-accused, bodyguard Tobias Matonhodze, has been postponed...

Thabo Bester fights for reclassification after years in solitary

Convicted rapist and murderer Thabo Bester appeared in the South Gauteng High Court on Tuesday, seeking to have his detention reclassified. Bester escaped from the...

Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi condemns killing of Sibanye-Stillwater lawyer

Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has condemned the brazen killing of Chinette Gallichan, a 35-year-old labour lawyer gunned down in the  Johannesburg CBD. She warns...

Two learners in Gauteng fatally stabbed in separate incidents

Two pupils have been stabbed to death in separate incidents in Gauteng, raising worries about the safety of learners. The first incident involved a 17-year-old...

A R60 test could help SA find millions more TB patients

A patient arrives at a clinic with a cough that has lingered for weeks. The nurse suspects tuberculosis (TB) and asks for a sputum...

Lepas partners with Black Coffee’s foundation to advance youth empowerment

Lepas, a newly launched Chinese mobility brand, has partnered with the Black Coffee Foundation in a move aimed at advancing youth empowerment, education, and...

Fannie Nkosi grilled on SABC journalist Natasha payment, R380K found in...

The legal representative of suspended police sergeant Fannie Nkosi has been implicated in proceedings at the Madlanga commission of inquiry. This development unfolded on Monday...

Court wants lawyer disciplined over misuse of mentally unfit Mosiuoa Lekota’s...

A dramatic ruling has cast a spotlight on the final months of Mosiuoa Gerard Patrick Lekota, finding that he was mentally incapacitated for nearly...

Police sergeant tells Madlanga about Cat Matlala, Paul Mashatile and black...

Suspended police sergeant Fannie Nkosi told the Madlanga commission inquiry taking place in Pretoria that businessman Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala urgently wanted back his bank...

Result on the grass must stand

If CAF truly wants to move past this “legacy of suspicion” and restore “credibility of results”, it must look at the procedural negligence that...

Education needs MEC’s full attention

I’m not happy that the Gauteng MEC for Education, Matome Chiloane, is acting as the MEC for Sports, Arts and Culture. It started as...

Parliament probes Eskom’s R108k power line servitude offer

Parliament has launched an investigation into a dispute between Eskom and Mpumalanga land claimants after the power utility reportedly proposed a once-off payment of...

Teachers must pay more attention to the needs of pupils

As a tutor working closely with primary and high school learners, I feel compelled to raise a serious concern about the state of basic...

Phosa calls for change over perception SA is run by ‘criminal...

Former ANC treasurer-general Dr Mathews Phosa has warned that there is a growing perception that South Africa is being run by criminal elements while...

Mpumalanga MEC’s flawed process blocks corruption probe

A corruption probe that once threatened to expose deep-rooted rot inside Emalahleni local municipality in Mpumalanga has collapsed under the weight of its own...

Treasury wants R88bn unclaimed cash pile

Insurance companies, banks and other financial institutions are sitting on R88-billion in retirement fund benefits belonging to hundreds of thousands of potential beneficiaries they...

No more free lunch for SACP members, ANC’s Nomvula Mokonyane warns

ANC first deputy secretary-general Nomvula Mokonyane says SACP members deployed in municipalities and government departments have to choose one master to serve between the...

Canal+ uses AI to win over African audiences

African streaming subscribers could soon see a more personalised and potentially cheaper viewing experience for local content as French media giant Canal+ rolls out...

Regulator launches centre to fight bank scams

South Africans losing billions to online scams each year could soon see relief, as the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) moves to protect consumers...

Suzuki raises its game with new Across SUV

South Africa’s second-best-selling automotive brand, Suzuki, invited me to Cape Town for the national media launch of its new halo model, Across, signalling a...

Huawei to introduce ultra-fast EV chargers

Global technology giant Huawei is planning to introduce ultrafast charging infrastructure for electric vehicles (EVs) in South Africa, signalling a major boost for the...

Human rights should be experienced every day by all people

As South Africans commemorate Human Rights Month and Human Rights Day on March 21, we remember the painful history that gave birth to this...

Are we letting our kids down with our votes?

It’s challenging not to feel a deep sense of frustration with our government these days. Many of us witness rampant corruption and a glaring...

Lotto results for Saturday, 21 March 2026

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NPA success in Free State asbestos tender scandal

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has welcomed a Free State High Court order, authorising the final forfeiture of six luxury properties and a Mercedes-Benz...

TMPD suspends Deputy Commissioner Umashi Dhlamini

The Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) has suspended Deputy Commissioner, Umashi Dhlamini. The move comes after serious allegations were levelled against him at the...

Crowns were never meant to be worn in isolation

A Call to Action for South Africa's Royal Leaders Crowns were never meant to be worn in isolation. Royal institutions breathe - and ultimately survive...

How can Africa cushion itself from the impacts of Middle East...

As the conflict drags on between the US, Israel and Iran, experts warn that Africa faces a cascade of consequences threatening its economic stability...

Blaq Diamond & Mlindo the Vocalist join forces

Speculation about the future of South Africa’s most-loved musical duos, Blaq Diamond, has been put to rest. They have confirmed that they are not...

Powerball Results for Friday, 20 March 2026

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