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Body of man discovered following shootout between police and suspects in Riverlea
A 59-year-old man was killed in Riverlea, Johannesburg, after he was allegedly caught in the crossfire as police exchanged gunfire with three suspects.
Central Cologne evacuated after discovery of World War 2 bombs
Three American bombs from World War 2, each with impact fuses, were discovered during construction work on Monday in Deutz, a bustling area on the bank of the River Rhine.
‘There was no other way, I had to do what was needed’: Lerato Chabangu on his journey to recovery
The former Sundowns and Swallows star is getting his life back on track in a rehab centre.
Cape Town labour court reinstates driver sacked for negligence at African Bank
A driver fired for negligence after leaving company equipment in a vehicle with a leaking roof has won a labour court battle to be reinstated in his job with back pay at African Bank.
Iran’s Khamenei slams US nuclear proposal, vows to keep enriching uranium
Iranian supreme leader says issue of uranium enrichment remains key to Tehran’s pursuit of energy independence.
News24 | Hush money bombshell: Hotel worker testifies Diddy paid to bury Cassie assault video
A hotel security worker said Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs paid $100 000 for the 2016 video of him assaulting his then-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, in a hallway.
‘Disgusting abomination’: Musk on Trump’s tax and spending bill
Senate Republicans were divided about the bill even before Elon Musk’s missives.
Hajj explained: A journey through the key rites of the Muslim pilgrimage
About 2 million Muslims begin the once-in-a-lifetime Hajj to Mecca. Alma Milisic explains this sacred Islamic journey.
Mkhwanazi calls for action over police officer’s doorless car
KZN police chief Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi said they will not tolerate anyone ignoring regulations and procedures after a police officer drove a vehicle without a door.
SA meat processors body urges swift action to lift Brazil poultry ban as job losses mount
The government has banned poultry products from the South American country, which recently announced a bird flu outbreak in one of its regions.
Nigeria’s defence chief proposes fencing borders to curb insecurity
Nigeria’s defence chief on Tuesday called for the country’s borders with its four neighbours to be completely fenced to curb the entrance of armed groups amid escalating insecurity.
Iraq’s Jewish community saves a long-forgotten shrine
Baghdad’s Jewish community restores ancient rabbi’s shrine, reviving heritage amid decades of decline.
These are the factors that fuelled SA auto industry’s strong Q1 rebound
The recovery of the SA automotive sector is driven by improved consumer sentiment, lower interest rates and access to retirement savings through two-pot withdrawals, according to the latest TransUnion SA Mobility Insights Report for Q1 2025.
Use of weight-loss drug Wegovy up 50% among US teens
American teens are increasingly turning to the weight-loss drug Wegovy as more families and their doctors gain confidence in its use for young people with obesity, new data shared shows.
NPA to challenge Magudumana’s new attempt to overturn deportation
Magudumana has approached the Constitutional Court to challenge her deportation from Tanzania, aiming to have it ruled unlawful.
Used EV batteries power renewable energy push at Rome airport
The Japanese carmaker has provided 84 used Leaf battery packs for a large energy storage system designed to help the airport reduce its carbon footprint.
Man arrested for allegedly killing sister, burying her in shallow grave in Mpumalanga
A 30-year-old man has been arrested in Kabokweni, outside White River, in connection with the alleged murder of his elder sister, whose body he allegedly buried in a shallow grave at his residence nearly a year ago.
‘A lot of big decisions for Sarina’
England defender Lucy Bronze speaks to BBC Sport’s Jo Currie after they failed to reach the semi-finals of the Women’s Nations League after a 2-1 defeat by group winners Spain.
SIU freezes Joburg mansion linked to NLC fraud
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has secured a preservation order to freeze a multimillion property allegedly bought with some of the R36m lotteries grants meant for community projects.
SIU freezes R3,6m Joburg mansion linked to lottery grant corruption
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has secured a preservation order to freeze a multimillion property allegedly bought with some of the R36m lotteries grants meant for community projects.