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National police commissioner Gen Fannie Masemola is appearing in the Pretoria magistrate’s court on Tuesday

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Masemola is facing being charged with contravention of public management funds act

The incident, which escalated from a confrontation between two drivers on Sunday, left one man dead.

Fannie Masemola’s appearance is related to the R360 million SAPS health services irregular tender

The university’s main library remains closed, with damage reported to the infrastructure and books

The state in the Meyiwa trial has accused Bongani Ntanzi of fabricating his claims of assault.

A man standing atop one of the historic Teotihuacan pyramids opened fire on tourists Monday, killing one Canadian and leaving at least 13 people, authorities said.

Cuba’s government confirmed that it had recently met with U.S. officials on the island as tensions between the two sides remain high over the U.S. energy blockade of the Caribbean country.

The approval clears a final set of hurdles for Japan’s postwar arms sales and facilitate its future sale of weapons such as a next-generation fighter jet and combat drones.

Several people were also injured in the incident on Monday at the popular tourist site, say Mexican officials.

At the 1972 Miss World contest, Cynthia Shange was one of two contestants from South Africa – one black and one white.

The youngest of those freed from an Allied Democratic Forces camp is a girl aged just 14, Uganda’s army says.

Ecologist Iroro Tanshi is one of six winners of the international Goldman Environmental Prize.

Shamim Mafi is accused of brokering the sales of arms to Sudan’s defence ministry on behalf of Iran.

OUTA has slammed one of South Africa’s major metros’ new six-step application process for Small Scale Embedded Generation (SSEG) installations. 

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City Manager Kagiso Lerutla faces charges of fraud, corruption, and defeating the ends of justice.

The tender relates to a R2.9 billion security contract.

The party says all conferences will be held no later than March next year.

The party says communists will have to choose between the ANC and the SACP.

Arthur Zwane admits Orlando Pirates are on another level after AmaZulu’s 3-0 defeat, calling the Buccaneers the best team in South Africa.

The PGA Tour plans to have no events in Hawaii for the first time in 63 years after this year’s season opener in Maui was cancelled because of drought conditions.

Usain Bolt urges Australian sprinter Gout Gout not to forget track and field and find a good support network to keep him focused on his career.

BBC Sport explores the hottest title race in English football, and examines why the consequences are so big for the teams involved.

Government amendment to children’s wellbeing and schools bill to replace existing guidance with statutory ban

A ban on mobile phones in schools in England is to be introduced by the government to ensure that “critical safeguarding legislation” is passed.

The government will table an amendment to the children’s wellbeing and schools bill in the House of Lords after the bill was held up by...

Education minister Jacqui Smith said the move would create “a clear legal requirement for schools”.

New eLife certification with SASSA is takings millions of grant beneficiaries to the digital portal for the first time. Here’s how it works …

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Masemola is set to be formally charged in connection with the R360 million Saps health services tender awarded to Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala.

There are also calls for President Cyril Ramaphosa to take action and suspend Masemola even before he appears in court.

The Kruger National Park’s Lower Sabie rest camp reception reportedly caught fire this morning. Several posts have been circulating on…

ANC secretary general says members must choose between ANC or SACP. Alliance remains intact but electoral partnership ends before upcoming polls.

Apple chief executive Tim Cook resigns after 15 years. What’s next for the tech giant? Rajat Roy, Bond University Today, Apple announced the tech company’s longtime chief executive Tim Cook will step down and transition to the role of executive chairman of Apple’s board of directors. This change will take effect from September 1 2026. John […]

Meta Platforms has started trialling a paid WhatsApp tier offering themes, premium stickers and expanded chat pinning.

Anthropic has handed a select few US banks a powerful new tool – and left other institutions looking for answers.

South Africa will open a new 825-metre-long bridge this Wednesday.

South Africa’s steel production has more than halved since 2006.

The difference between a crossover and an SUV comes down to more than size.

Chery has announced that it will launch the new Q in South Africa later this year.

Staff say they have addressed concerns over staffing, equipment and learning from serious incidents.

The mother of a physiotherapy graduate says she is heartbroken to see him working in Starbucks.

The NHS confirms it has paid millions to patients injured in operations involving Tony Dixon.