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HIGH-STAKES LEGAL BATTLE: Court case threatens Madlanga Commission’s ability to compel testimony from key witnesses
The Madlanga Commission says ANC-linked businessman Suleiman Carrim’s court bid ‘cries out for vigilance’ and that he ‘seeks to permanently stifle the commission’s ability’ to compel his testimony and those of other witnesses.
OUR CITY NEWS: Technical fault at pump station leaves Midrand without water for six days
A technical fault at the Palmiet pumping station this past weekend yet again threw the spotlight on to Johannesburg’s fragile water system. While the epicentre was Midrand, large parts of Gauteng were left without water for six days. However, the rest of Johannesburg still has longer and more severe water issues.
DA ANALYSIS: How Steenhuisen broke the DA’s key rule and the difficult job ahead for his successor
The chain of events that began with John Steenhuisen’s personal finances and his subsequent decision to remove Dion George from the Cabinet now appears to have reached its conclusion. His imminent departure as DA leader clears the way for a new leader – and for the party to now change direction.

‘Mathale ordered arrest of celebrity basher for Mbalula insult’ — Witness F
Cop also tells Madlanga commission that ‘Cat’ Matlala met with Gen Sibiya
PARTY SHAKEUP: After Steenhuisen’s exit, here are the front-runners for the DA’s top job
John Steenhuisen’s exit from the DA leadership race signals a shift towards a new generation, with front-runners like Geordin Hill-Lewis and Solly Msimanga emerging.
AGE OF ACCOUNTABILITY: Former Crime Intelligence officer Paul Scheepers faces imprisonment after conviction in landmark trial
In a trial that lasted more than a decade, ex-Crime Intelligence officer Paul Scheepers has been convicted of fraud, money laundering and contravening surveillance and private security legislation. His name previously surfaced in political spy claims involving the ANC and the DA’s Helen Zille.
News24 | Here are the Lotto and Lotto Plus results
Here are the Lotto and Lotto Plus results.
HIGH STAKES : Horse racing still has legs in the modern sports betting economy
The sport of kings is betting on expanding access as the quickest route to sustainability in the face of online gambling, which is starting to run away with the market.

Reyaad Pieterse starts for Sundowns in 475 days!
Reyaad Pieterse has had to play second fiddle to both Ronwen Williams and Denis Onyango but he gets to start for the first time in 475 days!
News24 | Man convicted of attempting to assassinate Trump sentenced to life
Ryan Routh, a man accused of hiding in the bushes of a Florida golf course with a semi-automatic rifle to try to assassinate Donald Trump less than two months before the 2024 US election that returned him to the presidency, was sentenced by a judge on Wednesday to life in prison.
REFLECTION: Floods, weather extremes and community resilience in Limpopo
In Limpopo, devastating floods expose the destructive power of nature, yet community resilience shines through as neighbours unite to rebuild and adapt amid climate extremes.
News24 | Wandile Sihlobo | AGOA extension doesn’t solve SA’s agri export puzzle in the US
The AGOA extension secures a vital foothold, but South Africa’s farmers still face a steep 30% tariff climb in the crucial US market, says Wandile Sihlobo.

Nedbank Cup: Stellenbosch FC vs Kaizer Chiefs match SOLD OUT!
Stellenbosch FC and Kaizer Chiefs players will be playing in front of a packed DHL Stadium as all the tickets available have been sold.

Five things the transport department told MPs about the Road Accident Fund
Transport department officials briefed Scopa on the troubles at the beleaguered Road Accident Fund
PERSONAL FINANCE: Questions to ask and five red flags to watch out for before you enter the property market
Homeownership is inching back into reach as prime slides and repayments ease. A R2m bond now costs R2,000 less each month versus 2023. But before you binge-listings, use this Money Cents checklist to stress-test budgets, deposits, ownership costs and red flags.
News24 | Former Norwegian PM in spotlight over Epstein links
Norway’s former prime minister Thorbjorn Jagland had on Wednesday become the latest figure in the spotlight over reported links to convicted sex offender, the US billionaire Jeffrey Epstein.