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Suspended Ekurhuleni HR head Linda Gxasheka testified about initiating disciplinary action against Mkhwanazi despite warnings of his danger. Allegations of corruption involving Mkhwanazi were brought to her by Xolani Nciza via WhatsApp, leading to a meeting where security concerns were raised. Despite lacking a security risk assessment, Gxasheka signed the suspension intention; however,...

Chelsea recorded a pre-tax loss of £355m for 2024-25 – the highest loss ever made by an English football club – according to financial figures released by Uefa. How did it happen?

He was intercepted at the airport before he could board a flight to Singapore earlier this week.

Maria Makgato and Kudzai Ndlovu, were shot and killed at a dumping site at Onverwacht farm.

More than 260 000 animals have been affected by the outbreak.

The court heard that the minor was sexually abused by the man since the age of three.

Onlookers watched as the cooling tower of the decommissioned Frimmersdorf power plant in Germany collapsed.

New York Times journalist David Sanger discusses how we got here, the state of Iran’s nuclear weapons program, the likelihood of U.S. military force against Iran and if Trump’s goal is regime change.

The terminated FBI staffers all participated in a probe into Trump’s handling of classified documents after his first term.

The ruling is temporary, but party co-leader Alice Weidel has already described it as a “major victory”.

A total of 1,000 Kenyans have reportedly been recruited to fight for Russia in its war against Ukraine.

Violence has plagued South Africa’s highly competitive and lucrative taxi industry for decades.

The internationally acclaimed writer has accused Nigerian hospital Euracare of negligence, which it denies.

Many people are again leaving the region of Tigray just over three years after the civil war there ended.

The company told drivers they could expect to receive more in pay and tips than they actually did.

A small agricultural town the Western Cape has been voted as the best to live in South Africa.

The South African Reserve Bank is looking to appoint a new director to its board amid a series of changes for the central bank.

Zille says she doesn’t want a coalition government because of its instability.

Ramaphosa assured traditional leaders that the livelihood from communal cattle farmers is valued.

Suspended Ekurhuleni police chief Jabulani Mapiyeye wanted Mkhwanazi to be redeployed.

Mashatile says he’s ready to be deployed in any position where he is asked to serve.

Tottenham interim manager Igor Tudor says trying to save the club from Premier League relegation is “probably” the toughest challenge of his career.

Brentford head coach Keith Andrews signs a new contract with the club, running until 2032.

The Proteas have officially qualified for the T20 World Cup semi-finals after beating the West Indies, while India eliminated Zimbabwe.

Wolves manager Rob Edwards and Sunderland counterpart Regis Le Bris condemn the racist abuse their players suffered last weekend.

Republican lawmakers push for conservative professors to counter purported leftwing indoctrination in schools

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As the dust settles on the government’s landmark changes to children’s special educational needs and disabilities provision, what will their impact really be on young people, their families and schools? John Harris and Kiran Stacey look at what we know so far. And, a growing backlash from graduates over student loan payments, led by the influential consumer champion Martin Lewis, is causing...

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Rapper 3GAR – the Nigerian illegal immigrant who crashed his McLaren in Sea Point – recently partied up a storm in a Cape Town club…

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Minister confirms two South Africans have died on the frontlines, while others return safely from Russia under government supervision.

South Africa are the only unbeaten team left in the tournament.

San Jose, Costa Rica – Changee.com, a leading non-custodial cryptocurrency exchange service, today announced the full enablement of private swaps between Monero (XMR) and Bitcoin (BTC). This addition allows users to convert between these prominent cryptocurrencies quickly and efficiently, with a strong focus on privacy and without any registration requirements. Changee.com has built its...

Nissan’s factory in Gauteng, which has been around since 1966, will soon be sold to a Chinese car brand.

South Africa’s car market is witnessing the rise of a new class of vehicle.

The latest VW Golf GTI hot hatch is officially on sale in South Africa.

Aria’s parents say their daughter suffered brain damage after NHS staff failed to treat an infection.

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