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Joburg metro police director Eldred Fortein injured while pursuing suspects

The City of Johannesburg has expressed concern following the injury of Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) director Eldred Fortein while carrying out official duties. Fortein...

Cyril Ramaphosa warns against scapegoating migrants for economic woes

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday warned against blaming migrants for the country's economic pain, saying they should not be scapegoated for South Africa's problems. The...

Counterfeit goods worth R100m seized as police score another major drug...

Law enforcement agencies have seized counterfeit goods worth more than R100-million in two major operations at a Bellville shopping complex within a week, while...

Jub Jub free to celebrate Youth Day after court grants him...

The Johannesburg High Court has released media personality Molemo ‘Jub Jub’ Maarohanye from the holding cells after an urgent application before court. The Uyajola 9/9...

Julius Malema calls for African unity and free education 

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema used his Youth Day address at the Union Buildings on Monday to call for peace across Africa,...

Red Cross says Congo Ebola epidemic yet to peak, may last...

A Red Cross official said on Tuesday that the Ebola epidemic in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo had not yet peaked, and could...

Youth struggle has moved from classroom to unemployment, says Cyril Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned that the struggle facing young people continues as he reflected on the legacy of the 1976 Soweto uprising. Commemorating the...

Close to 3k migrants repatriated in one week, Home Affairs...

South Africa has repatriated 2 745 foreign nationals in the week since President Cyril Ramaphosa pledged tougher measures against illegal immigration, Home Affairs Minister...

More than 90 dead as cholera spreads in Nigeria

A cholera outbreak in Nigeria has killed more than 90 people and infected thousands since May, with the country's northeastern region bearing the brunt...

Santaco distances itself from June 30 illegal immigration shutdown

The South African National Taxi Association (Santaco) has distanced itself from public transport shutdown in a planned national protest against illegal immigration. March and March...