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The Springboks are hoping to use home-ground advantage, altitude and aerial dominance to beat Scotland when the two sides meet at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday in the Nations Championship. Canan Moodie, who has called Loftus home with the Bulls for the past three seasons, says the Boks intend to use the 1,300m altitude as more than just a physical advantage. "It’s a fortress for us. The altitude isn’t just about […]
The Health Ombud has found no evidence that the death of 25-year-old, Dr Alulutho Mazwi, whose passing sparked widespread outrage and allegations of workplace mistreatment, was directly caused by bullying or poor working conditions. Health Ombud, Professor Taole Mokoena, on Wednesday released the findings of a joint investigation into the deaths of six healthcare workers at public hospitals across KwaZulu-Natal. While the investigation found no direct between the deaths and […]
The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has granted Witness M's application to testify in-camera after the witness raised concerns about their safety and that of their family. Evidence leader, Advocate Teboho Mosikili, told the commission on Wednesday that Witness M's evidence should be heard behind closed doors because of the significant security risks involved. "Chair, at the heart of this application there a serious security and safety concerns to the witness […]
The City of Johannesburg has rejected claims that it is financial crisis despite National Treasury invoking constitutional and municipal finance provisions over concerns about the metro's financial management, as residents continue to grapple with refuse collection delays and brace for planned water disruptions later this month. Speaking at a media briefing on Wednesday, Executive Mayor Dada Morero, said National Treasury had confirmed that Johannesburg's 2026/27 budget is fully funded. However, […]
Some aggrieved Zimbabwean nationals have described the extension of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term in office as a regressive move, warning that it undermines democratic principles and the country's constitutional order. Zimbabwe is set to extend Mnangagwa's term in office until 2030, after the 83-year-old leader signed the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment No. 3 into law on Tuesday. Mnangagwa, who came into power following the military coup that removed President Robert […]
The Junior Springboks fought back from an early 14-point deficit to beat Wales 52-31 and secure a place in the semi-finals of the World Rugby U20 Championship with a perfect pool-stage record. The Junior Boks will face England in the semi-finals on Monday, while New Zealand will battle France in the other last-four clash. Following a fast start from the Welsh, South Africa hit back through a powerful scrum, with […]
The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has heard evidence suggesting that suspended Deputy Crime Intelligence head, Major-General Feroz Khan, shared information relating to criminal cases with his associates and maintained contact with prominent political figures. The commission continued reading evidence into the record against Khan in his absence on Tuesday as he recovers at Milpark Hospital following an apparent attempt on his life last week. Evidence leader, Advocate Matthew Chaskalson, presented […]
More than 200 suspected illegal miners have been arrested during a large-scale law enforcement operation at the Losberg Kloof Mine near Westonaria on Gauteng’s West Rand. The six-month intelligence-driven operation, conducted under Operation Prosper, brought together the South African Police Service (SAPS), the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), Fidelity Specialised Services and Sibanye Protection Services to dismantle illegal mining syndicates and transnational criminal networks operating at the Sibanye Stillwater-owned […]
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 […]
