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Over 2,000 soldiers deployed across South Africa to tackle crime

More than 2,000 soldiers will be deployed across some of South Africa’s crime hotspots from today. President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to Gauteng, the Free State, the Western Cape and the Eastern Cape. Authorities say the operation is aimed at supporting police efforts to combat organised crime, particularly gang-related violence and the growing issue of illegal mining. The deployment, which […]

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Nigerian Embassy distances itself from KuGompo “king” saga

The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in Pretoria has distanced itself from the controversial crowning of Solomon Ogbonna Eziko as the "Igwe Ndigbo" of KuGompo in the Eastern Cape, a move that has drawn criticism from some community members and traditional leaders. The backlash comes amid calls for urgent intervention, following a picket by anti-immigrant groups and ActionSA outside the embassy’s offices in Arcadia on Tuesday. Under mounting […]

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Kaizer Chiefs launch women’s team

Kaizer Chiefs have officially ventured into the women’s footballing space, unveiling their newly formed side, Kaizer Chiefs Ladies, in Daveyton on Tuesday. The move marks a historic milestone for the Soweto Giants, who have long faced pressure to establish a women’s team in line with Confederation of African Football (CAF) requirements. The Glamour Girls squad consists of 24 players, including veteran Banyana Banyana midfielder, Mamello Makhabane. The team will be […]

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Rosettenville shootout accused found guilty as court details coordinated heist plot

After weeks of delays, the long-awaited judgment in the high-profile Rosettenville shootout case has been delivered, with the High Court finding that the accused acted as part of a coordinated and heavily armed criminal enterprise. Judgment was handed down on Tuesday after proceedings were postponed last week due to the presiding judge falling ill. The case stems from a foiled 2022 cash-in-transit heist in Johannesburg, where a group of suspects […]

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Boks appoint Joe Lewis ahead of international season

SA Rugby has appointed former England technical analyst, Joe Lewis, to the Springbok management team as a performance analyst. He is set to join the team ahead of the international season, which kicks off with a clash against the Barbarians and includes two new competitions in the Nations Championship and Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Tour. Lewis previously worked as a national age-grade video analyst for Wales and as a head analyst […]

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SA braces for tough times as fuel price hikes loom

Some South Africans say they are bracing for tough times as looming fuel price hikes threaten to squeeze already stretched household budgets. This comes as the country faces sharp increases in petrol and diesel prices, with potentially serious implications for the broader economy, including knock-on effect on food prices and transport costs. Data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) points to petrol price increases of between R5.31 for 93 unleaded […]

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Randburg prosecutor granted bail in sexual assault, corruption case

A Randburg-based regional court prosecutor accused of sexual assault and corruption has been granted bail in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court, despite strong opposition from the State. Dinesh Nandkisoor was released on R3,000 bail on Monday after the court found that the interests of justice did not require his continued detention. Nandkisoor handed himself over to police at the Randburg Police Station last week before making his first court appearance on […]

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Tshwane mayor removes Morodi amid corruption claims at the Madlanga Commission

  City of Tshwane Executive Mayor, Nasiphi Moya, has announced that suspended MMC for Corporate and Shared Services, Councillor Kholofelo Morodi, has been removed from her position with immediate effect. This follows allegations raised at the Madlanga Commission last week, where SAPS Sergeant Fannie Nkosi claimed Morodi shared confidential tender documents with him. Nkosi also alleged that Morodi submitted a list of applicants for Tshwane Metropolitan Police Department (TMPD) recruitment. […]

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City of Joburg cuts power to Govt offices in R1.4bn debt crackdown

The City of Johannesburg has escalated its aggressive revenue recovery drive, cutting electricity to the Gauteng Department of Health offices in the CBD as part of efforts to recover more than R1.4 billion owed by government departments and entities. Power was switched off at 45 Commissioner Street on Friday, a building housing several provincial departments. The Department of Health alone owes the city around R200 million, with officials describing the […]

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