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Shebe Maburna has been behind bars at the Polokwane Correctional Centre since November last year.

The man was shot in his head while the woman sustained two gunshot wounds to her chest.

Operations will focus on major routes linking economic hubs and minor roads.

A court has convicted 20 people for the 2018 mob lynching of two men falsely accused of kidnapping children.

The Tiktok star’s attorneys have maintained his innocence and vowed to “vigorously defend” him.

The incident is the latest eyebrow-raising bet on Polymarket, as allegations of rigging and manipulation continue to haunt the popular prediction market site.

Central Command said it has intercepted 33 vessels since imposing a blockade on ships coming to and from Iran.

Cyril Ramaphosa said the suspension was because of the critical role Fannie Masemola plays in fighting crime.

Opposition parties accused the security forces of killing protesters but the official report does not say who was responsible.

At 17, Rasheed Wasiu was detained as security forces cracked down on protests against police brutality.

Zambia authorities and Edgar Lungu’s family are in a dispute over where former leader’s remains should be buried.

Silk production is an increasingly high-tech business in India.

It is unusual for a senior figure at the Bank to be so forthright on market movements.

Airlines are putting up prices and cancelling flights in response to higher jet fuel prices.

Support for democracy in KwaZulu-Natal has fallen to its lowest levels in decades, with trust in government and institutions collapsing. Yet, most residents say they would vote if elections were held tomorrow

Masemola was questioned by MPs on 9 and 10 October last year, with a follow-up on 17 March

Puleng Dimpane has been appointed as the Acting National Police Commissioner.

The election of the mayor and speaker was set to take place after their sudden resignation on Monday

Luke Littler overcome the boos in Liverpool to strengthen his grip on a play-off place in the Premier League with an impressive 6-0 win over Jonny Clayton.

Luke Littler overcome the boos in Liverpool to strengthen his grip on a play-off place in the Premier League with an impressive 6-0 win over Jonny Clayton.

Enzo Fernandez is wanted by Manchester City, Aston Villa identify James Trafford as a potential Emiliano Martinez replacement and Manchester United are keen on Micky van de Ven.

James McClean admits his career is in jeopardy due to a long-standing hip injury and will explore the possibility of surgery to fix the problem.

Minister of Sport, Gayton McKenzie, has pledged to gift 16 football fans a trip to the FIFA World Cup. Here’s how you could win…

Sindi Dlathu shares an emotional tribute following the passing of legendary beauty queen Cynthia Shange at age 76.

Investing in property can be one of the most rewarding long-term financial decisions, but it also comes with risks that require careful planning.

A third suspect is on the run.

The men and women in blue were handcuffed during two operations.

International EDM superstar and Jetour brand ambassador Alan Walker performs at the JETOUR International conference welcome dinner in Beijing.

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The master sergeant allegedly used classified intel to profit on the capture of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro, marking the first US arrest for insider trading on a prediction market.

A memo from Michael Kratsios says firms, mainly in China, are wrongfully distilling US AI models.

JAC has introduced South Africa’s cheapest double-cab bakkie to the market.

The AGSA has warned that SAA is at risk of being declared insolvent in the next 12 months.

Carmakers are bringing safer versions of their cars to South Africa.

Drinking the odd pint of beer can provide “substantial levels” of an essential brain-boosting vitamin in your diet, according to new research in a respected journal.

The data of hundreds of thousands of people who participated in the UK’s health data project was for sale on the website Alibaba.