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One of the owners returned from a holiday in 2020 to find the massive house, in the rich suburb of Bryanston, hijacked and illegally occupied.

Naledi Dineo Rabotapi, known as Star, is a versatile artist aspiring to be the “Princess of amapiano”. She has gained recognition in acting and aims to showcase her talents through a reality show called “Rolling With the (S)tars”.

It is now surely a matter of time before Julius Mkhwanazi, the suspended Ekurhuleni metro deputy chief of police, is arrested and charged for corruption.

Capitec has introduced a new “Contact Lock” feature to enhance security on its banking app by generating an encrypted digital fingerprint of a user’s phone contacts.

Thabo Bester and co-accused Nandipha Magudumana are back in the Bloemfontein High Court.

The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues in the High Court in Pretoria.

The state and defence presented arguments on the admissibility of Zungu’s statement

The findings contribute to a controversial debate that pits green technology against the environment.

Miles Kwan was detained after he launched a petition demanding answers from Hong Kong authorities.

Meta confirms it removed Mange Kimambi’s social media accounts for violating their policy.

BBC Sport’s Ask Me Anything team explains when players will meet up with their countries at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

A two-year investigation details disturbing accounts of rape, sexual violence, murders and environmental destruction.

Known as “One Boss Lady”, Ethel Chisono Edwards has become known for her rants about the president.

Major property developers have started a R850 million project to turn offices in Menlyn Office Park into residential apartments.

The question for 2026 is whether the markets are currently perched at unsustainably elevated levels.

While a few raindrops and thunder do not break a drought, this budget and the government’s recent financial achievements should give sceptics pause.

Ivan Saltzman is stepping down as an executive director at Dis-Chem, with the retail giant taking up a new role on the board.

The enquiry is investigating Gauteng prosecutions head Andrew Chauke’s fitness to hold office.

ActionSA argued that South Africa was a tale of two economies

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu will continue testifying at the Madlanga Commission…

This follows large-scale looting uncovered at the Tembisa Hospital by the SIU.

History will be made during next year’s Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry, with confirmation that the Springbok Women will meet NZ’s Black Ferns.

BBC Sport Ask Me Anything explains how to follow the FA Cup second round on TV and radio this weekend.

England manager Thomas Tuchel speaks to BBC sports editor Dan Roan about how high temperatures could impact the World Cup next summer.

MTN8 champions Orlando Pirates have eyes on a second trophy as they face Marumo Gallants in the Carling Knockout final at Peter Mokaba.

The child poverty strategy also includes making childcare more accessible for families on Universal Credit.

A former SRC member at Rustenberg TVET College faces charges of fraud and theft of NSFAS aid from disadvantaged first-year students …

The lower road at O. R. Tambo International Airport’s arrivals section will remain partially closed ‘until further notice.’

‘We continue to fight, we continue to work, it is a process,’ said the Chiefs co-head coach.

The Pretoria-based side are full of Bok players who recently toured with the national team in Europe.

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

The company began a ‘coordinated takeover of certain KleuterZone schools even before the liquidators could gain access to the business operations’.

South African gold production has slumped by more than 70% over the past 20 years as its deep, high-cost mines struggle to compete with other producing countries.

South Africans without access to bank branches offering smart ID services will benefit from extended hours at Home Affairs offices during the festive season.

While enterprise attention is on how to leverage AI, it’s vital that the basics of identity and access management are still followed.

The average car price in America now exceeds R850,000.

This is how much you can expect to spend on petrol when driving to the beach this holiday season.

Diseases like pneumonia and flu must be taken much more seriously, England’s chief medical officer Sir Chris Whitty says.

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