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JOBURG SHOOTOUT: One dead after suspected illegal miners open fire on police in Cleveland
A month after a mass shooting at the Jumpers informal settlement in Cleveland, Johannesburg, suspected illegal miners opened fire on the police, resulting in one death.
WEEKEND WRAP: A year after Mkhwanazi’s SAPS infiltration claims, Joburg electricity extortion, and Kruger microplastics
This edition of the Weekly Wrap explores the 12 striking issues that mark a year since Mkhwanazi’s police infiltration allegations, investigates how electricity extortion is traumatising Joburg communities, and explains whether frozen fruit and vegetables are as nutritious as fresh produce.
LISTEN | EXPLAINER: What the ConCourt’s refugee ruling means for asylum seekers
The judgment removes procedural barriers to asylum claims, but thousands of applicants still face delays
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The First Thing newsletter’s Ever-lasting Subscriber Photo Gallery.
Arrests in Thato Molosankwe murder expose alleged violent crime syndicate
Molosankwe was shot multiple times at his home on May 20
Cheptegei eyes history in the Absa Run Your City in Durban on Sunday
The Ugandan international will line up against South Africa veteran Stephen Mokoka, Kabelo Mulaudzi and the Kenyan duo of Gilbert Kiprotich and Felix Masai in what promises to be an interesting battle.
Spain face toughest World Cup test against Belgium, coach says
Spanish have reached quarterfinals without conceding a goal, Oyarzabal has scored four
‘I fell short’: King Misuzulu apologises as ‘historical’ video clips leak online
In the footage, a visibly angry king accused the queen of infidelity, threatened her with physical assault, and vowed to cut off her financial support
New twist in Hugo Broos’ departure as Bafana Bafana head coach!
There is a new twist in the Hugo Broos and Bafana Bafana saga as SAFA claims the coach will return to the country later this month.
Boks must be firing on all cylinders from the get-go, says Rassie
SA will be in trouble against Scotland at Loftus if they don’t hit the ground running, warns coach
BIRD STORY AGENCY: Unity in crisis: How African leadership, science and solidarity are leading the Ebola battle
The latest Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is testing Africa’s public health systems. But unlike previous epidemics, the response is increasingly being led by African institutions, scientists and governments working together across borders to contain the virus and strengthen long-term health security.
Hill-Lewis slams Mchunu’s R2.6m salary, calls for permanent police minister
DA leader calls for stability in the police force
BREAKING | Family of five found shot dead in Flagstaff home
A family of five, including three children, was found shot dead at their home in Flagstaff on Friday morning.