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An investigating officer has testified that an alleged mastermind in a R10m murder-for-insurance scheme used some of the payout to throw a lavish wedding and hire a helicopter.
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Health officials have raised the alarm over an outbreak of the Ebola virus in a remote region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
The environment minister has ordered the evacuation of the Marion Island overwintering team after shortages of fuel additives delayed the SA Agulhas II relief voyage to the remote sub-Antarctic base
Armoured Mobility is now recognised as an approved converter partner for VW vehicles in SA
Leader of the National Coloured Congress (NCC), MP Fadiel Adams, has been released on R10,000 bail on strict conditions in the Pinetown Magistrate’s Court in KwaZulu-Natal.
The Madlanga commission on Friday dismissed an application by North West businessman Brown Mogotsi to recuse evidence leader Matthew Chaskalson, rejecting claims of bias and unfair prejudice. Mogotsi alleged that Chaskalson had promised to protect him during the commission’s hearings if he provided damaging evidence against North West businessman and ANC backer Suleiman Carrim. But […]
DA parliamentary leader George Michalakis is going to lead the five-member team that is going to form part of the impeachment committee on President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala matter.
Thousands of prisoners in Myanmar have been granted amnesty or had their sentences reduced. The pardon order by Min Aung Hlaing is one of his first official acts since the coup leader became president this month.
ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says President Cyril Ramaphosa’s mandate to lead the party and the government of national unity remains “intact”.
Key insights on the Warburgia salutaris tree and its potential diabetes treatment benefits
Adams was arrested in the Western Cape on May 5 and brought to KwaZulu-Natal last week
The net appears to be closing in on Sergeant Fannie Nkosi after police added fresh charges of defeating and obstructing the course of justice – this while his brother still holds a Tshwane security contract worth almost R3-million despite it being flagged at the Madlanga Commission.
Orlando Pirates fans are expected to fill the Mbombela Stadium to capacity after Orbit College opted to host their final fixture there.
SA has banned the toxic pesticide, terbufos, after the deaths of six Soweto children and hundreds of poisoning cases linked to the chemical
South African motorists could see some relief at the pumps in June, with diesel prices projected to decline sharply despite ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Petrol prices, however, are expected to rise.