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Matipandile Sotheni, a former police officer and special task force member, is accused of murdering Marius Van Der Merwe, also known as Witness D, after he testified at the Madlanga commission.

Khaled Bani Odeh’s parents and two brothers were shot dead as they drove home from a shopping trip in the occupied West Bank.

Els says the suspect’s badge indicates that he is a trained sniper.

He made the claims while being cross-examined by Advocate George Baloyi for the state.

About 30% of South African women in risky environments face mental illness during or after pregnancy

MEC Khawula says more art centres are expected to re-open.

Martin Ryan was accused of collecting secret information about Baku’s military co-operation with Turkey and Pakistan.

Senate Republicans are gearing up to vote on President Trump’s controversial voting overhaul, the SAVE America Act. And, key takeaways from the 2026 Oscars.

Fifa fines the Nigeria Football Federation and DR Congo Football Association for separate disciplinary breaches by supporters.

Some 1,000 Kenyans are believed to have recruited to fight in Ukraine – many say they were lured under false pretences.

Marius van der Merwe was shot dead three weeks after accusing police officers of killing a robbery suspect.

Eleven people were rescued overnight after a minibus taxi got stuck in rising floodwaters in Nairobi.

SOS Guernsey Food Angel says it wants to reduce waste while helping families access affordable food.

The lawsuit had accused the bank of facilitating Epstein’s sex trafficking.

The car park operator says demand for parking has not recovered to pre-Covid levels, as its administrators look to sell the business.

Typical household bills will fall by 7% when the new energy cap takes effect on 1 April 2026.

Former presidents are challenging Khampepe’s recusal refusal in court, over the next two days.

Another incident relates to O’Sullivan’s walkout without the express permission of the chairperson.

The screenshots related to pending SAPS payments to Matlala.

Ramaphosa said he asked Khampepe to step down after he found out her history, but she refused.

BBC Scotland looks at the key takeaways from Steve Clarke’s Scotland squad to face Japan and Ivory Coast in preparation for the World Cup finals.

These Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns stars are most likely to gain global exposure at FIFA World Cup 2026.

The Stormers’ impressive recent win over the Bulls has strengthened their position on the URC log as the playoffs loom.

Maties pulled off an upset win over UCT Ikeys in their Varsity Cup Round 5 clash at a windswept Green Mile on Monday.

Human Rights Day is a South African public holiday that is commemorated annually on 21 March and is related to the 1960 Sharpeville Massacre.

Reality TV star and astute businessman Lucky “SomK” Gumbi took over the kitchen as his wife, Zama Duma, cannot cook.

South African workers will have been looking forward to the next public holiday break on the calendar, but there’s bad news …

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Whether you’re a seasoned vegetarian or just exploring meat-free meals, this wrap is sure to become a new favourite.

Flowing gowns and sharp tuxedos stood out on the local red carpet.

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Petrol and diesel prices are now expected to go up by between R4 and R7 per litre next month.

The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse is preparing to settle its case against Sanral’s collection of outstanding e-toll debts.

Panel beaters in South Africa are under severe strain.

BBC Health Correspondent Dominic Hughes explains the signs to look out for.

Women share their experiences of living with endometriosis so the condition can be better understood.