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The head of the Hawks in KwaZulu-Natal, Maj-Gen Lesetja Senona, said Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, the top cop in the province, met with alleged cartel member Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala and promised to halt an investigation of attempted murder against him.

The US federal agency says it will not play an immigration role at February’s event in Milan-Cortina.

More than 500 scholar transport operators gathered at the Gauteng roads and transport department’s head office in Johannesburg on Monday to raise concern about delays in obtaining operating licences.

Khanyile is charged with incitement to violence related to July 2021 unrest.

Forensic expert says the deceased women regularly collected expired products in the farm

Forensic expert says the deceased women regularly collected expired products in the farm

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.

More than 1,000 residents have been evacuated from their homes on the Italian island.

While debate rages in the U.S. about the merits and risks of AI in schools, it’s become a state-mandated part of the curriculum in China, as the authorities try to create a pool of AI-savvy professionals.

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

Prosecutors say Paul Mackenzie lured the latest victims to their deaths by writing notes from his prison cell.

An investigation found that some of the 16 detained last year planned to unseat President Bola Tinubu.

The UN mission says it is gravely concerned by “inflammatory rhetoric calling for violence against civilians”.

The founders of South Africa’s leading used-vehicle retailer, WeBuyCars, earned a combined R28.7 million in the 2025 financial year.

Ground rents will be capped as part of wider plans to overhaul the leasehold system in England and Wales.

Renowned economist Dawie Roodt says that the United States could easily impose financial sanctions on South Africa if it really wanted to damage the country.

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.

The ANC’s Greater Johannesburg Regional Conference ballot boxes was found in a house in Pretoria.

Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee commences with its public participation process.

Antrim’s National Hurling League Division 1B game against Clare will now be played in Cushendall on Sunday [13:00, live on BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport NI website].

SASCOC has announced the five athletes to represent Team South Africa at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milano Cortina.

The BetMcLean Cup semi-final between Glentoran and Coleraine at the Oval is postponed due to damage and flooding caused by Storm Chandra.

A selection of some of the most striking sports photographs taken around the world over the past seven days.

SANParks has dismissed as fake news a social media article ‘confirming’ that 15 poachers were arrested in the Kruger National Park.

FlySafair responded to backlash of a group of EFF supporters creating a disturbance in-flight en route to support leader, Julius Malema.

Some ANC leaders have called for unity amid tensions in the Johannesburg region.

King Letsitsa III of the Bakholokoe Kingdom was identified by Contralesa as Seka Moloi, a man using the name of another traditional leader.

AfroSoul and Zakwe use music to challenge men to dismantle violence, silence and toxic masculinity.

The committee is racing to complete its work before its 20 February deadline.

The Department of Home Affairs has responded after the Association of Communications and Technology served it with court papers.

The EU is accelerating its Iris2 satellite network to secure sovereign communications and reduce reliance on US systems.

TopAuto recently test drove the new Riddara RD6, one of the most powerful bakkies in South Africa.

A few minutes a month can translate into hundreds, sometimes thousands, of rands saved over time.

In a recent survey, 72% of prison officers say they are frequently stressed at work, 42% say they have been assaulted at least once. So what motivates them – and how do they cope?