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Witness details gruesome discovery of women’s bodies
W/O Alina Marotola testified in the Polokwane high court about discovering the mutilated bodies of two women, Maria Makgatho and Luzadia Ndlovu, in a pigsty on a Limpopo farm.
TUESDAY, 27 JANUARY 2026, 14:19

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W/O Alina Marotola testified in the Polokwane high court about discovering the mutilated bodies of two women, Maria Makgatho and Luzadia Ndlovu, in a pigsty on a Limpopo farm.
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Former president Jacob Zuma said that the idea of a president was imported to South Africa from colonisers, and that power should be returned to traditional leaders and kings.

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In-form Patrick Dorgu is still being assessed but he is likely to miss Manchester United matches with the injury he picked up against Arsenal.

South Africa
March and March movement founder Jacintha Ngobese-Zuma has denied any wrongdoing.

South Africa
Minister De Lille is briefing the media on the review of the local tourism performance.

South Africa
Authorities have advised residents to take precautionary measures.

South Africa
R372 million has been set aside for the Defence Force Day parade.
World
Israeli forces brought home the remains of Ran Gvili, the last hostage held in Gaza, finally closing the chapter on a painful saga that has haunted Israeli society since Hamas’ 7 October 2023 attack.
World
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.

World
Despite dozens of lethal U.S. military strikes on suspected narco-boats, drug flows continue, allies are alarmed, and Caribbean fishermen say their livelihoods are under threat.

World
Palestinians can no longer apply for a U.S. visa with documents issued by the Palestinian Authority — another sign, they say, that the Trump administration is sidelining Palestinians.

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

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

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

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

Business
Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber is facing further backlash over the increase to the fee access to the National Population Register

Business
By returning 95% of manual recon time to the business, TJ Recon PRO empowers finance teams to shift their focus to more strategic initiatives that drive business growth.

Business
Construction has begun on a new elite private school coming to KwaZulu-Natal’s fast-growing North Coast.
Business

Politics
Lesetja Senona is alleged to have assisted Cat Matlala to secure a R360 million SAPS tender.

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

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

Politics
The Madlanga Commission is investigating allegations of criminality into justice system.

Sport
The Springboks have offered a big injury update on a key player who is in a race against time to be fit for the season-opener.

Sport
Aston Villa make a fresh enquiry to re-sign former midfielder Douglas Luiz on loan as Unai Emery looks to bolster his options in the centre of the pitch.

Sport
Rado Vidosic, Brighton’s women’s and girls’ head of coaching and father of women’s head coach Dario, dies aged 64.

Sport
Wales prop Keiron Assiratti is set to miss the Six Nations after suffering a calf injury with fellow Cardiff prop Sam Wainwright called into the squad.
Education
[Leadership] Founder and chief executive officer of Learning Impact Model Limited, Mr Omagbitse Barrow, has identified Nigeria’s widening skills deficit and an overemphasis on certificates as major constraints to organisational performance, innovation and national development.
Education
[Leadership] Kogi State governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his investment in the education sector, particularly the strengthening of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund).
Education
[SAnews.gov.za] The Council on Higher Education (CHE) and the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) have formally entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to strengthen cooperation, coordination and collaboration in the quality assurance, accreditation and promotion of pharmacy education and training in South Africa.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] The Ho Technical University (HTU) Council has recognised five of its former leaders with the unveiling of busts and rolls in their honour, aimed at motivating present and future leaders to commit themselves to the development of the university.

Lifestyle
SANParks has dismissed as fake news a social media article ‘confirming’ that 15 poachers were arrested in the Kruger National Park.
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Lifestyle
FlySafair responded to backlash of a group of EFF supporters creating a disturbance in-flight en route to support leader, Julius Malema.

Entertainment
‘We just need to work hard and work towards that,’ said McCarthy on Chiefs’ Betway Premiership title chances.

Entertainment
Senona denies leaking sensitive Saps information to Matlala.

Entertainment
An agreement is in place for the six existing teams to remain for one more season.

Entertainment
The Madlanga commission entered day 47 on Tuesday morning, with KZN Hawks head Major-General Lesetja Senona testifying.

Science/Tech
If you’re new to smart home tech, light bulbs are an affordable, low-commitment place to start.

Science/Tech
There are currently 16 distinct vehicle models being built in South Africa, supporting roughly 115,000 direct jobs or around half a million staff when considering the entire value chain.

Science/Tech
Dell Technologies has introduced the Dell Pro Max Performance PC range, designed for professionals who rely on serious computing power.

Science/Tech
Our expert team of laptop testers stand behind these Windows laptops, MacBooks, Chromebooks, and Linux portables.
Motoring

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

Motoring
A few minutes a month can translate into hundreds, sometimes thousands, of rands saved over time.
Motoring
Health
It turns out that despite everything you’ve heard, getting a colonoscopy is wonderful.
Health
Drawing on his love of fly-fishing, he developed a balloon catheter that removes blood clots from patients’ limbs in a minimally invasive way. It has saved millions of lives.
Health
The term, long considered a slur for those with intellectual disabilities, is seeing a resurgence on social media and across the political right.

Health
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?