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SAWS calls on residents to take severe weather alerts seriously

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is urging residents and motorists to take its weather warnings seriously. The organisation says these alerts play a crucial role in reducing the risk of injury, loss of life and property damage. This comes as SAWS warns of possible large hail and heavy downpours, which have already left a trail of destruction across parts of Gauteng, particularly in Pretoria and Ekurhuleni. The severe weather has caused significant structural damage and heavy traffic delays due […]

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Proteas shift focus to white ball

Proteas fast bowler, Nandre Burger, says South Africa’s historic Test series win against India in Guwahati has given the team a boost ahead of the limited-overs tour. South Africa sealed a scintillating 408-run victory in the second Test earlier this week, completing a 2-0 series sweep, their first series triumph on Indian soil in 25 years. On Sunday, the Proteas will will turn their attention to One Day Internationals, with the first of three ODIs set to begin in Ranchi. […]

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EFF ramps up pressure on Constitutional Court over delayed Phala Phala judgment

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has intensified its campaign over what it calls an unconstitutional and deliberate delay by the Constitutional Court in delivering judgment on the Phala Phala matter — accusing the judiciary of shielding President Cyril Ramaphosa and eroding public trust. The party says the court has sat on the case for more than a year, despite expectations that the ruling should have been delivered within three months. This echoes recent allegations of judicial capture made by KwaZulu-Natal […]

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‘Sibiya was adamant about removing Khumalo from PKTT’ – Senthumule

Acting Deputy National Commissioner for Crime Detection, Hilda Senthumule says suspended Deputy National Commissioner, Shadrack Sibiya, was convinced that Crime Intelligence (CI) was investigating him — and was determined to take control of the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) dockets. Senthumule made the remarks at the Madlanga Commission today, where she testified about her experience within the SAPS. She says General Sibiya pushed to have CI head General Dumisani Khumalo removed as PKTT lead investigator. "General Sibiya was adamant that […]

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Burna Boy fans urge him to humble himself amid growing calls for his cancellation

Some social media users are calling on Nigerian Grammy-winning singer, Burna Boy, to humble himself and apologise to the woman he had removed from his recent show in Denver, US as backlash over the incident continues to grow. This comes as the Afrobeats star has cancelled several dates on his No Sign of Weakness North American tour. While his team has not given reasons for the cancellations, some online users speculate they may be linked to the controversy and his […]

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Zuma-Sambudla resigns from Parliament amid trafficking scandal

The MK Party's Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla has resigned as a Member of Parliament. Her resignation comes as she faces public scrutiny over allegations linking her to the trafficking of 17 young South African men who are now stranded in war-torn Ukraine. This follows a criminal case opened at the Sandton Police Station by former President Jacob Zuma’s other daughter, Nkosazana Zuma-Mncube, against Zuma-Sambudla, Siphokazi Xuma and Blessing Khoza. Earlier this month, government received a call from distressed South Africans who said […]

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Mogotsi is a con artist, Cele an extortionist: Matlala

Attempted murder accused,  Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, has accused former police minister, Bheki Cele, of extortion and North West businessman, Brown Mogotsi, of being a con artist. Matlala made the claims while appearing before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee investigating alleged corruption and political interference within the South African Police Service (SAPS). He admitted to making several payments to both men, saying they took advantage of what he described as his "generosity." Matlala told MPs he refused Mogotsi’s request for money for […]

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Reinach to hit Springbok half-ton

Springbok scrumhalf, Cobus Reinach, will run out in green and gold for the 50th time when he takes the field against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday in a settled team named by coach Rassie Erasmus. The starting XV for the final match of the Outgoing Tour features nine changes from the team that defeated Ireland 24-13 in Dublin last week. Several players have returned to their clubs and provincial unions, as the match falls outside the international window. This required […]

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Judges Matter urges swift action to protect judiciary’s credibility

Chief Justice, Mandisa Maya, has granted tainted sitting Judge Portia Phahlane special leave pending her corruption case. The Pretoria High Court Judge, was arrested this week on corruption and money-laundering charges. The Judge is accused of accepting bribes to the tune of R2 million to rule in favour of International Pentecostal Holiness Church (IPHC) leader Michael Sandlana in the succession battle case. Chief Justice Maya says measures will be put in place to prevent disruptions to any matters she is currently […]

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