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Acting CEO Themba Mathibe linked to Hawks investigation

Accused, who is a neighbour of the victim, remanded in custody until February 4

Families of 18 people killed in Ngobozana Village believe that justice will eventually be served

Pilane is now officially recognised as the rightful traditional leader of Bakgatla-Ba-Kgafela.

Municipal workers affiliated to SAMWU and IMATU have again downed tools over unpaid salaries

The bodies of the three were found by a community member.

Young Iranians able tell the BBC how they saw friends and other people die as security forces crushed protests earlier this month.

He has been described as an avid outdoorsman who loved mountain biking.

India and the European Union have reached a free trade agreement, at a time when Washington targets them both with steep import tariffs, pushing major economies to seek alternate partnerships.

Diezani Alison-Madueke took bribes including luxury goods and private jet travel, a prosecutor tells a London court.

On a visit to Ankara, Bola Tinubu was filmed stumbling and falling after walking past soldiers and dignitaries.

Franco-Chadian military relations have been strained after Chad abruptly ended its defence agreement with France.

Kenyan middle-distance runner Faith Kipyegon plans to build a maternity facility in her hometown Keringet in partnership with her shoe sponsor.

The City of Johannesburg is cracking down on illegal outdoor advertising, targeting both static and digital billboards.

Adv. Adila Hassim asks Gen. Lesetja Senona why Cat sent him a video of an internal SAPS meeting.

Lawson Naidoo says Ad Hoc Committee isn’t functioning as it should because of political interests

KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head Gen Senona says allegations made by Gen. Khumalo are nothing but baseless

Lesetja Senona is alleged to have assisted Cat Matlala to secure a R360 million SAPS tender.

BBC Sport explores the ramifications of the verdict that heading footballs “likely” contributed to Gordon McQueen’s death.

Nottingham Forest are in talks over a move to sign Portugal goalkeeper Jose Sa from Premier League rivals Wolves.

After another masterclass in Asian conditions, BBC Sport breaks down how Joe Root stands out as a brilliant player of spin bowling.

Orlando Pirates legend Edward “Magents” Motale believes Relebohile Mofokeng needs strong guidance to overcome a difficult season.

Both the health and education departments have proposed cuts to funding for physical education

A major row between government departments has broken out after the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) proposed cutting all its funding for physical education in schools, the Guardian understands.

The DHSC is now intending to restore the funding despite insisting privately for weeks that it...

Years after that viral moment, Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and former Miss Universe Zozi Tunzi reunited in video posted online…

Officials from the City of Johannesburg have said that ignoring the notice could lead to the suspension of municipal services.

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Concerns were raised regarding the NPA’s lack of autonomy.

Anker knocks almost half the cost off its already budget-friendly earbuds.

At least 37 attorneys general for US states and territories are taking action against xAI after Grok generated a flood of nonconsensual sexual images of women and minors.

Research from the ride-hail aggregator Obi finds Waymo is starting to edge up on Uber and Lyft in San Francisco. Tesla, which operates a ride-hail service with human drivers, is winning the price wars.

Chinese brands are gaining popularity in South Africa’s used car market.

Annual salary increases in South Africa are beating inflation, but still contend with new vehicle prices.

Almost a quarter of adults in England do not drink alcohol, according to new figures from a health survey.

Dr Tara Quinn-Cirillo suggests taking micro-moments to calm yourself.