Couple took underage sons abroad for marriage
They are handed suspended prison sentences after taking their sons to be married in Pakistan.
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UNHOLY Assault: Holy Trinity Catholic Church desecrated in attack with mixed messaging
A young man dressed in clothing carrying a seemingly intentional but confusing message entered the renowned heritage church in Braamfontein on Thursday, 14 May, and violently desecrated its most sacred altar, while screaming religious profanities at congregants.
New York Times defends journalist after Israel threatens to sue
Israel’s prime minister says he has ordered legal action over an article which alleged Israeli security officials raped Palestinian detainees.
Mandelson papers being withheld, says intelligence watchdog
Responding to the criticism the government said it would “publish as much material as we can as soon as possible”.
WEATHER: Rain continues to batter three provinces
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Saturday, 16 May 2026.
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News24 | Brown Mogotsi arrested after Madlanga Commission appearance
Information peddler Brown Mogotsi has been arrested.
I’m a passionate lad and I love it at Everton – Pickford
Jordan Pickford speaks to Wayne Rooney about Everton, England at the World Cup and becoming number one.
MADLANGA COMMISSION: Police should investigate Mogotsi for ‘manipulated evidence’ — Madlanga attorney after recusal bid denied
ANC-aligned businessman Brown Mogotsi launched an application for the withdrawal of a Madlanga Commission of Inquiry evidence leader. But now he’s heard that his application has failed and that he should be referred to police for investigation for allegedly submitting a ‘falsified’ record that is key to the saga.
The Week: How did Labour get here and where do they go now?
And who are the potential challengers to Keir Starmer?
News24 | Labour in crisis: Keir Starmer refuses to quit as party plots Burnham leadership bid
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s administration is embroiled in turmoil amid a calamitous local election result for the Labour Party last week.
News24 | Saturday’s weather: Showers in Mpumalanga, Limpopo and KZN, but cool and warm elsewhere
Isolated showers are forecast for parts of Mpumalanga, Limpopo and KwaZulu-Natal, while fine, cool and warm conditions are expected for most of the country, according to the South African Weather Service.
Insurance murders: Payout funded lavish wedding and helicopter, cop tells court
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.
News24 | End of the legal road for Zuma; Possible diesel price drop in June: Today’s top 7 stories
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Teenager’s family ‘heartbroken’ by meningitis death
The family of sixth-form pupil Lewis Waters post a tribute following his death.
What does Makerfield make of by-election and can Burnham win?
Andy Burnham says he will look to stand in the constituency, after Labour MP Josh Simons announces his resignation.
Farke says Leeds must match his ambition
Leeds head coach Daniel Farke says he is “not the right choice” to remain in charge of the club if they fail to match his ambition in the summer.
News24 | Ebola returns to the DRC: 246 cases, 65 deaths and a war zone blocking containment
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).