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Soweto Derby: Four Kaizer Chiefs stars walking suspension rope
Kaizer Chiefs have a Soweto Derby to look forward to, but four of their stars should avoid being booked against Polokwane City on Saturday.
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Kaizer Chiefs have a Soweto Derby to look forward to, but four of their stars should avoid being booked against Polokwane City on Saturday.

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Sean Garner’s dog had to be shot 10 times by police after attacking his elderly neighbour.

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Trellidor CEO Terry Dennison will step down at the end of June after nearly three decades with the company.

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A 28-year-woman has been sentenced to life imprisonment by the Madadeni regional court after pleading guilty to sexually abusing her eight-year-old brother over a period of two years.

South Africa
Bellarmine Mugabe and Tobias Matonhodze have appeared before the Alexandra Regional Court.
South Africa
Govt communicators urged to uphold professionalism and ethical standards
Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) Deputy Director-General Michael Currin has urged government communicators to uphold ethical communication, integrity, honesty and professionalism at all times.
“We are not merely conveyors of information; we are the bridge between government and the...
South Africa
Manhunt launched for suspects in Walmer quadruple murder case
Police have launched a manhunt for the suspect or suspects involved in a quadruple murder that took place in Walmer in the early hours of Friday.
Police officers responded to a shooting complaint at approximately 12:34am on Friday via radio control.
According to the police, upon arrival at a residence on Ndlovu Street in...
South Africa
Africa’s first end-to-end multi-vaccine plant to be built in SA
The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group, the European Commission and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have announced a landmark financing partnership to support Biovac in building Africa’s first end-to-end multi-vaccine manufacturing facility in South Africa.
The project is aimed at strengthening Africa’s...

World
Hicham Harb is suspected of directing the attack in the Rue des Rosiers and acting as one of the gunmen who shot at diners.

World
Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group, acknowledged the ceasefire, but did not say whether it would abide by it and urged people displaced by fighting in Lebanon to refrain from heading home.

World
A 10-day ceasefire to pause fighting between Israel and Hezb

World
In China, some EV owners have the option to swap out a low battery for a fully charged one, instead of waiting at a charging station. The whole process only takes about three minutes.

Africa
Bellarmine Mugabe was arrested in February following the shooting of a 23-year-old man at his home in Johannesburg.

Africa
The pontiff was unusually forthright in his address at the presidential palace.

Africa
Malema is appealing against the decision to prevent him from being taken to prison on Thursday.

Africa
Abubakar Malami was seen as one of the most influential ministers under former President Muhammadu Buhari.

Business
Oil prices have dropped and the rand has strengthened on news that Iran would open the Strait of Hormuz for the time being, increasing the prospect of a wider peace deal for the region.

Business
Trellidor has announced the retirement of its CEO Terry Dennison after 25 years at the top job.
Business

Business
Spear REIT is acquiring Watergate Centre in Mitchells Plain, Cape Town in a deal worth R442 million.

Politics
The EFF says it is deeply concerned with the prolonged delay in concluding investigation.
Politics
KwaZulu-Natal DA leader Francois Rodgers wants to dedicate more time to his role as MEC of Finance, and – once his term in the provincial government of unity (PGU) ends – he will return to running his businesses in Kokstad.

Politics
EFF leader Julius Malema was sentenced to five years imprisonment by the KuGompo City Court.

Politics
Malema made the claims while addressing supporters outside the KuGompo City Regional Court

Sport
The Cheetahs have pulled off one of the most significant signings in their history, securing Faf de Klerk on a two-year deal.

Sport
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he enjoys watching Arsenal play as he can “learn a lot” from them.

Sport
England Women Under-23s have collected silverware after a 3-0 victory over Sweden in the European Competition friendly finals.

Sport
Hull FC agree a deal with Warrington Wolves to appoint Steve McNamara as their head coach from next season, as John Cartwright leaves.
Education
[Leadership] The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has reiterated that no candidate is prohibited from wearing the hijab during the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
Education
[SAnews.gov.za] Basic Education Deputy Minister Dr Reginah Mhaule is today leading a government and stakeholder-wide Career Expo Day to commemorate Freedom Month and Schools Democracy Month.
Education
[Premium Times] JAMB said the incident did not reflect its official policy or approved procedures, insisting it was the action of an individual staff member.
Education
[Premium Times] A family has raised fresh concern after two teenage brothers were identified among the passengers abducted along the Makurdi-Otukpo road, as police continue efforts to rescue 14 victims taken by gunmen.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Siya Kolisi’s ‘girlfriend’ influencer Rachel John shared a clip of her introducing her ‘South African mama’ to her skin care routine.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
The murder case of rapper Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes and his friend Tebello ‘Tibz’ Motsoane has been formally transferred to the Durban High Court.

Entertainment
Residents have been urged to remain alert during the winter months and to follow fire safety guidelines to reduce preventable incidents.

Entertainment
A surge in jihadist attacks is putting pressure on Nigerian forces, with recent assaults targeting both troops and local defence groups.

Entertainment
The squad includes several former SA U18 stars including centres Ethan Adams and Markus Muller.

Entertainment
Employers urged to submit returns of earnings by end of June.

Science/Tech
The company’s claim the AI tool can outperform humans at some hacking and cyber-security tasks has sparked fears in the financial world.

Science/Tech
The University of Pretoria (UP) has expanded its fully online offering with the launch of two new postgraduate diplomas, the Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management and the Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering and Technology Management, presented by the Graduate School of Technology Management in the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology (EBIT). The launch […]

Science/Tech
The move is the first major sports rights showcase under Canal+’s ownership of MultiChoice Group.

Science/Tech
The initiative highlights the value of strategic collaboration between government and the private sector in accelerating the adoption of innovative technologies that enhance teaching, learning, and institutional performance within the TVET sector.
Motoring

Motoring
Not all South Africans are too concerned about rising fuel prices.

Motoring
The City of Cape Town plans to deploy new AI-powered speed cameras alongside its smart speed signs.
Motoring

Health
Young people are to be offered the MenB vaccine after three cases of meningitis were confirmed.

Health
England rugby star Ellie Kildunne says she slipped into disordered eating and unhealthy weight loss during Covid.

Health
Men should discuss their feelings more
Health
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh gave transplant recipients certain immune cells from their organ donors. It didn’t always work.