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Judgment reserved in Marble Towers demolition dispute

The Johannesburg High Court has reserved judgment in the legal battle between the City of Johannesburg and Marble Towers over the planned demolition of allegedly unlawful structures at the Johannesburg CBD building. Judge, Leicester Adams, heard arguments virtually on Friday before postponing the matter to next Wednesday for a written ruling. "The hearing is now concluded. I just need to mull over what was said. I know the matter is urgent and the parties would like to have a decision […]

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Orbit looking to spoil Pirates’ title hopes

Orbit College assistant coach, Kabelo Machete, says his side will not make things easy for Orlando Pirates when the two sides in a Betway Premiership finale at the Mbombela Stadium on Saturday. For Orlando Pirates, three points are non-negotiable if they are to stop Mamelodi Sundowns from securing a ninth consecutive league title. Speaking ahead of the much anticipated clash, Machete suggested that the occasion would be emotional for everyone involved. "I think the Premier [of the North West Province, […]

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SA murder rate decline reflects stronger crime-fighting efforts: Expert

Criminal justice expert, Lizette Lancaster, says the downward trend of murder cases in South Africa over the past two years reflects a coordinated effort by law enforcement to strengthen crime-fighting measures. Her remarks come after the South African Police Service (SAPS) released the fourth quarter crime statistics for the 2025/26 financial year, covering the period between January and March. The data showed that murder in the country dropped by 9.5%, with 1,355 fewer murders recorded compared to the same quarter […]

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Government moves to stabilise Joburg amid deepening electricity crisis

Electricity and Energy Minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says government is preparing urgent interventions to rescue Johannesburg from a deepening electricity crisis, warning that cutting power to the country’s economic hub would have devastating consequences for businesses and households.  This comes after Eskom threatened to interrupt or reduce electricity supply to parts of Johannesburg over City Power’s ballooning R5.25 billion debt. But the minister says government is now stepping in with a new turnaround strategy aimed at stabilising City Power and preventing […]

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Broos names preliminary World Cup squad

Bafana Bafana head coach, Hugo Broos, has named his preliminary squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Bafana have been drawn in Group A, where they will open their campaign against hosts Mexico, in Mexico City at the Estadio Azteca on 11 June, before facing Czechia and South Korea. Broos' charges will also face Nicaragua in a friendly on Friday, 29 May before they jet off to Mexico. Notably, Kaizer Chiefs have four players in the squad after more than […]

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eThekwini verifies 300 foreign nationals following Diakonia Centre standoff

At least 300 foreign nationals have been verified by immigration officials in Durban,  following a standoff outside the Diakonia Centre, with only one found to be in the country illegally. The intervention comes after a number of foreign nationals spent several days outside the centre seeking security and temporary refuge amid rising anti-immigrant sentiment in parts of the city. Scores of people gathered at the centre, saying they feared for their safety due to what they described as hostility from […]

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TRC inquiry hears ANC prosecution fears may have delayed Apartheid cases

The TRC Cases Inquiry has heard that fears of possible prosecutions against senior African National Congress (ANC) leaders, including former president Thabo Mbeki, may have contributed to resistance within the South African Police Service (SAPS) to pursue apartheid-era investigations. Retired General, Raymond Lalla, returned to the inquiry on Thursday for cross-examination over allegations of interference and delays in unresolved TRC prosecutions. Families of apartheid victims, represented by Advocate Howard Varney, questioned Lalla about a confidential 2004 memorandum authored by then […]

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HONOR Just Dropped the 600 Series - And It's Got AI That Turns Your Photos Into Videos   HONOR has officially landed in SA with the launch of the HONOR 600 Series, and if you missed the big event at Gallagher Convention Centre, don't stress - we've got the rundown on why this phone is worth paying attention to.   The Feature Everyone's Talking About: AI Image to Video 2.0   HONOR's biggest flex with the 600 Series is its […]

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FlySafair dragged to Tribunal over ‘systemic’ overbooking

Budget airline, FlySafair, is under fire after the National Consumer Commission (NCC) announced that it has referred the airline to the National Consumer Tribunal over allegations of overbooking flights and overselling tickets. The Commission says the move follows an investigation which allegedly found that the airline contravened provisions of the Consumer Protection Act. NCC spokesperson, Phetho Ntaba, says the Commission wants FlySafair’s conduct to be declared prohibited and is seeking a penalty of up to 10% of the airline’s annual […]

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