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A whistleblower information lands embattled Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) deputy chief and the city manager in court for fraud, corruption and defeating the ends of justice.

A 29-year-old woman is charged with attempted murder, GBH, dangerous driving and drink driving.

The PM tells the Commons that if he had known the peer failed security vetting he would not have been appointed.

Mogotsi says the Minister’s statement serves as a reminder to members to follow proper protocols

The bail application of suspended police sergeant, Fannie Nkosi, will be finalised on Wednesday.

The Gardee family has requested Madlanga Commission to summon some police officers.

Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Deputy Chief, Julius Mkhwanazi has appeared in court.

The access route to Morro Dois Irmãos was blocked during the operation in Vidigal, leaving scores of alarmed sightseers stuck on the hill.

The actor and producer also appeared in Melrose Place and Saved By the Bell.

President Trump said a U.S. delegation will head to Pakistan to resume talks to end the war with Iran, but Tehran expressed reluctance after the U.S. seized one of its cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

U.S. forces seized an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. And, an online government portal for processing tariff refunds launches today.

At the 1972 Miss World contest, Cynthia Shange was one of two contestants from South Africa – one black and one white.

The youngest of those freed from an Allied Democratic Forces camp is a girl aged just 14, Uganda’s army says.

Ecologist Iroro Tanshi is one of six winners of the international Goldman Environmental Prize.

Shamim Mafi is accused of brokering the sales of arms to Sudan’s defence ministry on behalf of Iran.

A school founded over 60 years ago and has achieved top matric results has been voted the best private school in Pretoria.

Businesses can apply online through a portal for refunds expected to total $160bn.

After being flooded with positive sentiment at the start of the year, the rand is back in the basket of worst-performing currencies thanks to the war in the Middle East.

Robben Island’s maximum-security prison is receiving a R70 million upgrade to transform former prison guards’ homes into accommodation for visitors.

The party says all conferences will be held no later than March next year.

The party says communists will have to choose between the ANC and the SACP.

ANC launched the party’s local government roll-call intervention in September last year.

Senior ANC leaders are set to outline progress on the party’s Local Government Action Plan…

Debutant Jenna De Vera reveals how a misunderstanding led to her Filipino parents settling in west Wales.

Kenya’s John Korir sets a new course record of two hours, one minute and 52 seconds to win a second successive Boston Marathon.

19-year-old Stan Moody is “proud” to be making his World Championship debut as the teenager competes in round one at the Crucible.

Romelu Lukaku will continue his rehabilitation from injury in Belgium after holding clear-the-air talks with Napoli.

Education minister Jacqui Smith said the move would create “a clear legal requirement for schools”.

To South Africans, Patrick Muldoon was best known for his roles on Days of Our Lives and Melrose Place.

From her career to her personal life, here are five things to know about late veteran actress and beauty queen Cynthia Shange.

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Tshwane CFO Gareth Mnisi explained to the Madlanga commission that the messages between him and Sergeant Fannie Nkosi were not as they seem.

Khayelitsha vocalists Thanda Choir demand rights and independence.

Chery has announced that it will launch the new Q in South Africa later this year.

A timeline for the GT-R’s arrival hasn’t been announced.

Donald Trump says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?

Evie Solomon has started a support group for women due to her experience while being diagnosed.

Governments around the world have introduced measures to limit the impact of price increases.