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Sources familiar with the matter confirmed to the Mail & Guardian on Tuesday night that Mohamed was being held at the police station.

Colonel Bhutomncane Khumalo, has disputed claims that Ntanzi was a suspect in a 2018 murder case.

The Presidency says SA has until November 2027 to respond to Israel’s legal filing at ICJ.

SAPS analyst testifies on stolen 541kg cocaine haul from Hawks offices in Port Shepstone.

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US Central Command says the vessel’s engine room was hit after the crew “ignored repeated warnings”.

The head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, who pushed for criminal charges against Trump’s foes, will step in as acting Director of National Intelligence.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that Cuba needs systemic reforms. But the administration is talking to Cuban officials like ex-leader Raul Castro’s grandson.

Russian missile and drone attacks killed civilians across Ukraine overnight, in one of Moscow’s largest assaults in recent months.

DR Congo’s international friendly against Chile in Spain next week is cancelled after authorities raise health concerns over the Ebola outbreak in the African nation.

The deaths come after a day of violent protests against illegal migration in the town of Mossel Bay.

Passed by MPs, the bill proposes prison sentences for people identifying as part of the LGBTQ+ community.

The US plan has sparked public anger and led to demonstrations near the site of the proposed treatment facility.

New data shares that the cost of a single burger has increased by R64 in the last three decades in South Africa—far outstripping inflation.

The party says it has appointed Philasande Mkhize as the party’s chief whip with immediate effect. 

Mbali Shinga will on Tuesday file court papers to challenge her dismissal from the NFP.

Karl Sander is back to testify at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria.

The Madlanga Commission continues hearing witness testimony from Warrant Officer Karl Sander

Watch the best shots as England’s Alice Capsey hits a brilliant 82 from 43 balls to help England beat India by six wickets and seal a 2-1 series victory in Taunton.

Scotland’s players have not discussed boycotting their World Cup qualifying double header against Israel, says midfielder Christy Grimshaw.

Jordan Henderson urges England’s players to expose themselves to the sweltering Florida conditions so they can acclimatise to the intense heat expected at the World Cup.

Martin O’Neill and Robbie Keane are reportedly the main contenders to become Celtic manager next season.

Award-winning comedian and actress Celeste Ntuli is shaking up the airwaves on KwaZulu-Natal-based radio station Vuma FM.

British actor Idris Elba was knighted at Windsor Castle.

Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

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Despite a five-month delay, the court removed Themba Mathibe’s case from roll but the NPA said it will re-enroll once forensics are complete.

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A federal IT staffer filed a complaint about DOGE, then went public. Shortly after Elon Musk boosted a post calling his claims false, his brake lines were cut. Now he’s suing for defamation.

Experts are trying to find the best way to screen for prostate cancer, since blood tests alone are not accurate enough for most men.