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SA violent crime down, but still unacceptably high, Cachalia says
The acting police minister also stressed the need to tackle organised crime, which President Cyril Ramaphosa last week singled out as ‘the most immediate threat to our democracy, our society and economic development’

Arsenal exactly where we want to be – Arteta
Mikel Arteta says Arsenal are “exactly where they want to be” in every competition as the Gunners get ready to face rivals Tottenham after the disappointing draw at Wolves.

Ramaphosa pauses NHI implementation pending Constitutional Court ruling
The Constitutional Court will hear challenges to the National Health Insurance Act from 5 to 7 May 2026

Tariffs ruling is major blow to Trump’s second-term agenda
The Supreme Court has weakened Trump’s hand in dealing with other nations, writes Anthony Zurcher.

How a Zoom call led to a semi-pro table tennis player featuring in Marty Supreme
The semi-professional table tennis player rehearsed scenes with the US actor on the Marty Supreme set.

A rare ‘no’ for Trump, but not necessarily an end to tariffs
If you think the Supreme Court ruling heralds a return to pre-Trump business as usual – think again.
US TARIFFS: US Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs
The US Supreme Court has struck down Donald Trump’s tariffs, ruling they exceeded his presidential authority. The ruling could require the US to refund the $175-billion collected from the tariffs

Top South African CEO slams John Steenhuisen
Restrictions placed on the dairy industry by the South African government to curb an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease place it at serious risk, said Clover’s CEO.

Nasa targets early March to send humans back around the Moon
Nasa sets the launch date following a successful “wet dress rehearsal” of the Artemis II mission.

Man charged with raping unconscious wife with other men for years
The defendants cannot be named for legal reasons at this stage.

Struggling Aston Martin sells F1 naming rights for liquidity
Aston Martin warned on Friday that its annual loss will be worse than the market view and said it will sell the right to use its name on the Aston Martin F1 team for £50m (R1.09bn) to bolster its finances after a challenging year.

From monopoly to market: Inside South Africa’s next phase of electricity reform
New report warns electricity reform hinges on execution, not policy

How Eric Dane gave his final months to ‘moving the needle’ on ALS
The Grey’s Anatomy star spent his last months campaigning towards a cure for the rare, incurable condition.

Ratcliffe avoids FA charge over immigration comments
Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s claims the UK has been “colonised by immigrants” will not lead to any sanction by the Football Association.

How Andrew’s 11-hour detention on his birthday played out
From being arrested at home to detention in a cell, this is how the former prince’s detention unfolded.
News24 | Iran denies US demanded nuclear halt, contradicting Trump as 15-day deadline looms
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said US negotiators have not requested Tehran end its nuclear enrichment programme, contradicting statements from American officials.
News24 | Bitter feud over Madiba’s home; Grace Mugabe ‘fears being arrested’: Today’s top 7 stories
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