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Orlando Pirates veteran midfielder Makhehleni Makhaula, 36, has opened up about the role he plays behind the scenes to motivate his teammates about the importance of winning the league title, revealing he’s always on everyone’s case when they slack off.

It was probably not the first time that KZN police spokesperson Col Robert Netshiunda encountered backward ethnic bigotry in the land of King Misuzulu.

Fresh from their hard-fought 3-2 victory over TS Galaxy in the league match on Sunday, AmaZulu will be eager to build on that performance and maintain consistency when they visit Marumo Gallants at Dr Molemela Stadium tomorrow at 3.30pm.

Stolen drugs circulated in clubs, linked to DJs’ murders

KwaZulu-Natal police noted that no officer was wounded during the incident.

City of Ekurhuleni has paid tribute to its TRT members who took part in LP and Mozambique floods

The Free State School of Nursing welcomed almost 400 new students for training.

Gauteng Police spokesperson Tintswalo Sibeko says the arrested suspects will appear in court soon.

He allegedly told jail officers that he had paperwork “signed by a judge” to free the accused killer, a complaint states.

Amid rusting oil pumps and rigs, once affluent Venezuelan oil towns place their hope in US investment.

The former PM may be silenced but he’s far from the only one under pressure as the military stifles dissent.

The Ming family ran scam compounds along the Chinese border with Myanmar in Shan state.

Nearly 700,000 people have been affected by weeks of severe flooding in Mozambique

No reason has been given but the decision follows a huge fall-out between South Africa and the US.

Passengers received a text message about the cancellation of flights, citing “unforeseen circumstances”.

Prosecutors allege Diezani Alison-Madueke was given “a life of luxury” in the UK by people interested in Nigerian government contracts.

Cuba was previously importing about 35,000 barrels of oil a day from long-time ally Venezuela.

Hundreds of miles from Denmark’s coast a project is underway to inject CO2 into an old oil field.

The falls have sparked questions about whether the world’s go-to currency is losing its lustre.

The government has confirmed the discount for six million low-income households will continue for the rest of the decade.

Mesuli Mlandu says Shadrack Sibiya has targeted him for blowing the whistle on corruption

Several witnesses who testified before the Madlanga Commission have implicated Mchunu in wrongdoing.

Malusi Gigaba’s case relates to the ongoing investigations into alleged corruption at Transnet.

A task team has been established to implement the commission’s recommendations.

Your guide to the teams that made the top eight, the 16 in the play-offs and the clubs eliminated from the Europa League.

Three-time world champion Michael van Gerwen is knocked out by Damon Heta on the opening night of the World Masters in Milton Keynes.

England’s Lottie Woad is one shot behind leader Nasa Hataoka after the first round of the Tournament of Champions in Florida.

Raheem Sterling’s representatives in talks with seven clubs, Tottenham and Burnley also interested in England winger, Cole Palmer out of Manchester United’s price range, plus more.

An US intel insider predicts that over 4 000 South Africans, predominately Afrikaners, could be granted refugee status each month.

Cape Town motorists already struggling with summer congestion along the Atlantic Seaboard may need extra patience in the weeks ahead…

The abaThembu king’s pro-Israel comments have drawn criticism from ANC MP Mandla Mandela and other traditional leaders.

The ruling party says stronger municipal management, accountability and migration reform are now priorities.

The Springboks will be aiming to start the international season well with a tough clash against England at Ellis Park.

The Stormers are targeting a resurgence in the set-piece while the Sharks warned they will not be slacking off in their return fixture.

Police Minister Firoz Cachalia revealed that the government plans to spend over R4 billion on VIP protection services for politicians.

More and more South Africans are opting to buy pre-owned vehicles as household budgets are stretched thin.

Lepas and iCaur have revealed the list of cars they are bringing to South Africa this year, and when we can expect to see them.

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