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Court postpones Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala’s attempted murder case
The Alexander magistrate’s court postponed the centralisation of seven dockets involving Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala and co-accused, as he is yet to appear for his bail application for attempted murder of his then girlfriend Tebogo Thobejane.
LISTEN | Court postpones Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala’s attempted murder case
The Alexander magistrate’s court postponed the centralisation of seven dockets involving Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala and co-accused, as he is yet to appear for his bail application for attempted murder of his then girlfriend Tebogo Thobejane.
Mayor implores Johannesburg residents to consider cremation
Joburg mayor Dada Morero urged residents to consider cremation as alternative to being buried because the city is running out of burial space and many cemeteries are at capacity.
WATCH | Mayor implores Johannesburg residents to consider cremation
Joburg mayor Dada Morero urged residents to consider cremation as alternative to being buried because the city is running out of burial space and many cemeteries are at capacity.

Johannesburg to experience 8-hour power cut across 11 suburbs
City Power Johannesburg has scheduled an 8-hour power outage impacting 11 suburbs across multiple substations.
News24 | Cape Town taxi violence claims two more lives
Two taxi drivers were shot dead in peak-hour traffic at the Macassar Heights taxi pickup point in Cape Town on Tuesday, and two bystanders were injured.

This nation declares health emergency amid medicine shortages
A Southern African nation declares a public health emergency as hospitals run out of essential medicine, highlighting urgent challenges in healthcare and funding.

Private schools in South Africa face looming tax blow
A new government proposal could saddle private schools across South Africa with unexpected and potentially crippling tax bills.

Hot to find affordable flights in South Africa
If travel feels out of reach right now, you can still find ways to make it possible.
WATCH LIVE | Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the high court in Pretoria on Tuesday.
News24 | Madlanga inquiry won’t start on 1 September due to infrastructure procurement delays
The highly anticipated start of the Madlanga inquiry – tasked with investigating KwaZulu-Natal police chief Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s allegations of criminal infiltration of South Africa’s justice system – will not go ahead on 1 September.
We will speak to Russian Embassy for clarity on influencer job offers – government
The department of women, youth & persons with disabilities says it will speak with the Russian Embassy to understand employment offers alleged to be fraudulent and advertised by social media influencers.
Procurement issues delay Madlanga Commission
The Madlanga Commission established by President Cyril Ramaphosa to investigate allegations by KwaZulu-Natal top cop Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi will not commence next week as had been planned.
News24 | Two police officers shot dead in Australia ‘active incident’
Two Australian police officers have been shot and killed, and a third wounded, during an “active incident” in a rural area of Victoria state, police and local media said.
WATCH | Lil Nas X pleads not guilty to felony charges of assaulting police
Grammy-winning musician Lil Nas X pleaded not guilty on Monday to four felony charges after authorities said he assaulted police officers who found him walking naked down a street in Los Angeles.
Court rules cancer patients must get radiation treatment
Cancer patient Thato Moncho was left to fight for her life with the help of an oxygen machine after falling off a list of patients waiting for radiation treatment from the Gauteng health department.
WATCH | ‘We don’t regret taking Israel to the ICJ over Gaza genocide’
Minister of international relations and co-operation Ronald Lamola says SA has no regrets and was fully aware of the consequences of taking Israel to the International Court of Justice for genocide, a move that has strained relations with the US.
News24 | Two brothers shot dead in ambush outside Mpumalanga tavern
Mpumalanga police are investigating a double murder that took place on Sunday outside a tavern in Mayflower, Mpumalanga.