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Bellarmine Mugabe and Tobias Matonhodze are back at the Alexandra magistrate’s court on Friday.

Former SA Police Service special task force member Mathipandile Sotheni, accused of the murder of Marius van der Merwe — also known as Witness D at the Madlanga commission — is expected to apply for bail at the Boksburg magistrate’s court on Friday.

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’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.

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

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

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

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.

Head coach Scott Bemand says Ireland are “ready” for the pressure of facing France in Clermont on Saturday after learning from a string of big-game experiences.

Betway Premiership side Sekhukhune United have pulled the trigger. Eric Tinkler has left the club by mutual agreement after 13 months.

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

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

“As a coach you have to manage it, you have to live with it. It’s a pity that Lamine is injured now,” said Flick.

Saturday offers dry and settled conditions, while Sunday brings widespread rain to the Mother City.

Police found chemicals, gold processing equipment and large quantities of gold bearing material.

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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.