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Frustrated Residents of Hammanskraal are demanding answers following the death of at least 15 people due to a cholera outbreak. Earlier today, angry residents chased away City Mayor, Cilliers Brink, as he attempted to visit the Jubilee Hospital where more than 30 residents are currently being treated for the water-borne disease. Protesting residents have slammed the mayor's visit, challenging him to drink the contaminated water, which they say continues to […]

Drama and tears marked Zandile Khumalo’s first day in the witness stand as the trial into Senzo Meyiwa's murder edges towards a climax. Singer Kelly Khumalo's younger sister was forced to testify live after the high court in Pretoria dismissed her application for a live broadcast ban. Judge Tshifiwa Maumela limited the broadcast to audio only. Khumalo appeared somewhat sullen while entering the court room after the ruling. Clad in […]

The safety of some of the accused in Facebook rapist and murderer Thabo Bester's escape saga took centre stage in today's court proceedings. The five former G4S employees charged for allegedly helping Bester escape from custody appeared before the Bloemfontein Magistrate's Court this afternoon, applying for bail. The Investigating Officer in the matter told the court that accused number 3, Tebogo Lipholo's life could be in danger should he be […]

Emotional scenes played out when the South African nationals who were in the war-torn Sudan reunited with their families. The group arrived at the Cape Town International Airport yesterday. The 22 had been stuck in Egypt without any documentation since Saturday after fleeing the battle weary Sudan. Director at Africa Projects Consultants, Ezzat Williams, is one of them. "I’ve had to quarantine for eight days in a hotel, spend eight […]

Tickets for tomorrow's Nedbank Cup Soweto Derby semi-final between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates at the FNB Stadium are sold out. The Premier Soccer League (PSL) made the announcement this morning, saying that all tickets for South Africa's most popular sporting event have been snapped up. Gates will open at 11am for the 3pm kick-off and fans are encouraged to arrive early. Several routes will be closed as over 80 […]

Relief is in sight for thousands of Putco commuters as the company's buses will return to the roads tomorrow. Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi, revealed this to the media this afternoon, saying the provincial government and the bus company have resolved their issues. The over 200 000 Putco customers were left stranded across the country today following the company's decision to suspend operations indefinitely. Putco had cited a shortage of diesel […]