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Julius Mkhwanazi and Kagiso Lerutla‘s bail application continues on Friday

Vladimir Putin defends internet outages that have led to widespread frustration

Victims tell how Steve Figg left their homes – and relationships – on the verge of collapse.

The National Institute for Communicable Diseases says an earlier-than-usual start to the flu season.

Bellarmine Mugabe pleaded guilty to pointing a firearm and contravening immigration laws.

Bellarmine Mugabe and Tobias Matonhodze pleaded guilty to several charges including attempted murder

Police say the suspects attempted to rob a business in Midrand on Thursday night.

Several writers have cut ties with the University of Queensland Press for cancelling the book.

The Trump administration is vowing to crack down on foreign tech companies’ exploitation of U.S. artificial intelligence models, singling out China at a time that country is narrowing the gap with the U.S. in the AI race.

The European Union on Thursday approved a $106-billion loan package to help Ukraine meet its economic and military needs for two years, ending months of political deadlock.

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

William Ruto says Kenyans speak “some of the best English in the world” while it is hard to understand Nigerians.

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.

South Africa is under siege by a far more dangerous and organised illegal mining crisis than many realise.

South Africa’s largest short-term insurer says that winter is around the corner, meaning that policyholders need to prepare for severe weather conditions.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Friday, 24 April 2026.

Julius Mkhwanazi faces charges of fraud, corruption and defeating the ends of justice.

Suspended TMPD Deputy Chief Umashi Dhlamini is implicated in tender rigging.

On Thursday, Major Lebogang Phiri from the Roads Policing division testified.

Gen Puleng Dimpane will act as Police Commissioner while Fannie Masemola is on precautionary leave

Former England all-rounder Samit Patel announces his retirement from domestic cricket.

Kaizer Chiefs could yet play the role of kingmakers, having to still play Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates.

More than 120 organisations issue a travel advisory for visitors to this summer’s World Cup, warning of potential threats to their human rights.

The Olympic cricket stadium for LA 2028 could host Indian Premier League teams as part of their global expansion plans, says Kolkata Knight Riders chief executive Venky Mysore.

A Gauteng mother shares how the Child Support Grant falls short of feeding her large family amid rising food prices.

This kind of negative climate only risks handing the initiative to Orlando Pirates.

‘We’ve stopped talking to our computers like robots and started treating them like mentors.’

AFP Sport looks at three talking points ahead of the action.

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PSA Singapore selected Motorola Solutions’ TETRA digital radio communications to strengthen safety and efficiency across its operations, while supporting its expansion through the Tuas Mega Port project.

Nhlapo joined the IITPSA as head of business development in 2019, and was appointed acting GM in July 2025.

Plug-in hybrids combine the best features of both petrol and electric cars.

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.