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Third suspect in R14.9 million precious stones theft case charged, lawyer denies she evaded arrest

The lawyer of former Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) officer, Kersha-Leigh Stols, the third accused in the alleged theft of precious stones worth R14.9 million, has dismissed claims that his client was evading arrest. Stols who handed herself over at the Edenvale Police Station on Sunday, appeared before the Johannesburg Magistrate's Court on Tuesday. She now joins co-accused, Etienne van der Walt and Adrian MacKenzie, who made their first court appearance […]

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SA prepared for possible Ebola outbreak: Motsoaledi

Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi says South Africa is preparing for the possibility of an Ebola outbreak, despite there being no immediate threat to the country. The move comes as the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has claimed more than 500 lives, with over 1,500 confirmed cases since the outbreak was declared in May. The current outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the virus, […]

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Chiefs confirm Leaner signing, Pirates announce seven exits

Kaizer Chiefs have announced the signing of goalkeeper, Renaldo Leaner, on a free transfer following his departure from Sekhukhune United. The 28-year-old was a surprise departure from Sekhukhune after the club opted not to extend his contract. The Cape Town-born shot-stopper joined Sekhukhune from Maritzburg United in 2023, and went on to make 45 appearances, with 15 clean sheets to his name. His impressive performances during the 2025/26 season also […]

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DBE clears pit toilet backlog, infrastructure challenges remain

Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube, says the government has completed all school sanitation projects under the 2018 Sanitation Appropriate for Education (SAFE) Initiative. Speaking during a visit to Dimbaza Primary School in the Eastern Cape on Monday Gwarube announced that all 3,372 schools identified in the 2018 audit have now been provided with safe and appropriate sanitation facilities. She said the programme has benefited more than three million learners and […]

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Madlanga Commission | Inquiry underscores importance of journalism amid allegations against Khan

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has highlighted the importance of a free press while warning of the dangers of journalists face when exposing alleged misconduct involving Crime Intelligence officials. The commission on Monday continued reading evidence into the record against suspended Deputy Crime Intelligence head, Feroz Khan, in his absence. Khan remains in hospital after surviving an apparent assassination attempt two weeks ago. Among the evidence presented were messages allegedly […]

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Mofokeng among top PSL Awards nominees

The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has unveiled the nominees for its annual awards, with former Orlando Pirates star Relebohile Mofokeng among the most nominated players after earning four nominations. Mofokeng who recently completed a move to Belgian side Royal Union St Gilloise, has been nominated for Footballer of the Season, Players' Player of the Season, Midfielder of the Season and Betway Premiership Young Player of the Season. The 21-year-old was […]

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SA rejects Ghana’s claims over alleged protest-related killing

The South African and Ghanaian governments have become embroiled in another diplomatic disagreement over migration after South Africa rejected claims by Ghana that one of its nationals was killed during anti-illegal immigration protests. In a statement issued on Thursday, Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said 40-year-old, Bashiru Isak, was fatally shot in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, during the nationwide demonstrations on 30 June and describing the incident as a xenophobic attack […]

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Madlanga Commission | WhatsApp chats reveal alleged SAPS tender lobbying involving Khan and Carnilinx COO

Explosive WhatsApp exchanges between suspended Deputy Crime Intelligence head, Major-General Feroz Khan, and Carnilinx Chief Operating Officer (COO), Mohammad Sayed, have been revealed at the Madlanga Commission, allegedly showing Sayed pressuring Khan to help the company secure a South African Police Service (SAPS) COVID-19 tender. Khan has been linked to Carnilinx through what the commission has described as a close personal, financial and political relationship with Sayed, the company's co-founder […]

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South Africans urged to brace for cold weekend

South Africans are being urged to prepare for a cold weekend, with frost, rain and snowfall expected in several parts of the country. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says fine conditions are expected across the central and eastern regions on Friday, but cold temperatures will persist well into the weekend. A Yellow Level 1 warning has been issued for severe thunderstorms over parts of the Eastern Cape, where heavy […]

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