Court says no to queen’s bid to build 13 initiation schools in Limpopo area
Limpopo premier Phophi Ramathuba says the circumstances that led to the 2025 decision have not changed
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Canada will take part in Eurovision Song Contest 2027
The country becomes the first new participant since Australia joined the contest in 2015.
CAT AND THE COPS: Court rejects Matlala’s 8-year plea deal, proposes 12-year prison sentence
The fate of alleged organised crime figure Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala remains uncertain after a court rejected an agreed eight-year plea and sentence agreement, finding it to be unjust and recommending a 12-year prison term instead.
Why magistrate wants ‘Cat’ Matlala to spend 12 years in jail, not eight
The court questioned mitigating factors as Vusimusi ‘Cat’ Matlala faces a harsher penalty for fraud and corruption.
WATCH | Why magistrate wants ‘Cat’ Matlala to spend 12 years in jail, not eight
The court questioned mitigating factors as Vusimusi ‘Cat’ Matlala faces a harsher penalty for fraud and corruption.
TEBOGO KHAAS | The commercialisation of political influence is the new face of state capture
Modern state capture does not always wear the crude face of corruption. Sometimes it operates entirely within the law, writes Tebogo Khaas
Williams’ knee injury leaves Wimbledon doubles in doubt
Serena Williams’s hopes of playing alongside her older sister Venus in the Wimbledon doubles look in doubt because of a knee injury.
Border crossing to neighbouring Namibia to get a welcome upgrade
Border crossing into Namibia could soon improve as frontline officials receive customer care training for better visitor experiences.
Duke of York’s Theatre to be renamed after Sir Tom Stoppard
A theatre in London’s West End is being renamed after the playwright Sir Tom Stoppard.
Madlanga tears into Khan’s secrecy bid as top cop withdraws application
Khan withdraws secrecy bid after Madlanga calls application hopeless
Hair: Wild, wild lengths
From canyon colours to nostalgic country cuts with a 2026 update: there’s a new sheriff in town.
Hull sell two players hours before deadline to avoid points deduction
Hull City avoided the threat of a points deduction in the Premier League by selling two players hours before Tuesday’s deadline.
GROUNDUP: ‘We are not safe’ — evicted Malawians wait for repatriation in Robertson
Hundreds of Malawian immigrants have sought refuge at a Robertson community hall after threats, evictions and fears of xenophobic violence forced them from their homes. Many now await repatriation to Malawi.
Up to 150 ex-WHSmith High Street stores to close as resue deal approved
The sweeping restructuring, approved by a court, will see steep rent cuts on most remaining stores.
Two dead after plane crashed during flight experience
The two-seat Cessna plane comes down off Mill Lane in High Ongar at about 12:30 BST on Tuesday.
Spain attributes more than 1,000 excess deaths to heat in second hottest June ever
Spain recorded 1,029 excess deaths last month attributable to heat, official data showed on Wednesday, after a five-day heatwave with temperatures surpassing 40°C
Between Meetings With Sowetan | Your Daily Lunchtime Read
Sowetan’s top picks of what you should read as you take a break from work
Several people killed in fire at 10-storey Antwerp block of flats: police
Several people were killed in a fire that broke out on Wednesday morning in a block of flats in the Belgian city of Antwerp
Orlando Pirates agree deal with Belgian side for Rele Mofokeng
Relebohile Mofokeng featured 129 times for Orlando Pirates, and scored 29 and provided 31 assists during his three-year stint.
Email for immediate payment of road fines is a scam
The address natis.online.services is fake and its connection is unsecured
Pirates confirm agreement with Royal Union for the sale of Mofokeng
The 21-year-old travelled to Belgium on Tuesday from Los Angeles International Airport to finalise his move and will not be among the Bafana Bafana players who are expected to arrive on Thursday morning.