WATCH | Woman accused of shooting 5-year-old wants bail of R2,000
A woman accused of shooting five-year-old Obakeng Minyuku in Chris Hani, Temba, Hammanskraal, appeared in the Temba magistrate’s court seeking bail.
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Billionaire Patrice Motsepe can save South Africa’s most important industry
Amid speculation surrounding Patrice Motsepe’s potential candidacy for the ANC’s top job, mining analyst Peter Major says he has what it takes to save the country’s economic backbone.
News24 | Thursday’s weather: Severe thunderstorms in 3 provinces, warm, hot elsewhere
Severe thunderstorms are forecast for parts of the Eastern Cape, Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal, according to the South African Weather Service.
Wales are ‘damaged’, but dangerous – Genge
Ellis Genge believes bookmakers’ odds and recent results do not reflect Wales’ threat to England in Saturday’s Six Nations game at Twickenham.
Pitch inspections to decide on Aberdeen-Celtic and Dundee-Motherwell
Aberdeen are to inspect the Pittodrie pitch at 16:00 GMT to assess whether Wednesday’s Scottish Premiership game against Celtic can go ahead.
Severe rail disruption continues after derailment in south-east London
Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express rail routes are severely disrupted after a derailment.
South African municipality spends nearly R2 million on food and travel over three months while towns struggle
Despite residents citing a deteriorating provision of services, Mogale City spent an average of R20,718 per day over three months on travel, conferences, and catering – a figure the municipality describes as a “drop in the ocean.”
Millions for food and travel while towns struggle
Despite residents citing a deteriorating provision of services, Mogale City spent an average of R20,718 per day over three months on travel, conferences, and catering – a figure the municipality describes as a “drop in the ocean.”
Murder arrest after student stabbed near De Montford University campus
An 18-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of murder and currently in police custody.
News24 | R75m head office of looted bank VBS to go on auction
The former corporate head office of the collapsed VBS Mutual Bank, which comprises eight buildings, will go on auction on 24 February, says AuctionInc.
Fears of new arms race as US-Russia nuclear weapons treaty due to expire
The New Start treaty has limited the number of deployed strategic nuclear warheads for both countries.
SARS coming after South African bank accounts
SARS has confirmed an undisputed tax debt of R523 billion as at December 2025, signalling an inevitable and aggressive shift towards collection, particularly against individual taxpayers.
Summer camp sex offender admits drugging wife
Jon Ruben was arrested after eight children and one adult fell ill at Stathern Lodge in Leicestershire.
The snooker player who became a TV star – John Virgo dies aged 79
John Virgo was an excellent snooker player, a hugely popular TV figure, and one of the great voices of his beloved sport.
A ‘special’ snooker player who became a TV star – John Virgo obituary
John Virgo was an excellent snooker player, a hugely popular TV figure, and one of the great voices of his beloved sport.
WATCH | Mautla obtained gun licence just days before fatal incident
Tselane Lebogang Mautla, arrested for the murder of five-year-old Obakeng Minyuku, obtained her firearm licence just a week before the shooting
Mathale refutes claims of interference in Musa Khawula case
Police deputy minister Cassel Mathale denied allegations that he pressured Lt-Gen Shadrack Sibiya to arrest Musa Khawula after Khawula insulted ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula and businessman Ze Nxumalo.
Chappell Roan collaborates with Fortnite after Radio 1 plea
The US pop star has been announced as the latest icon for the video game’s next festival season.
The EFF does a complete 180 on supporting ANC leaders
EFF leader Julius Malema said his party will support any motion of no confidence against any ANC mayors or premiers in Gauteng, saying the ANC has ‘disrespected’ the EFF.