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Organised crime accused Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala raised eyebrows at parliament’s ad hoc committee hearing at Pretoria’s Kgosi Mampuru prison this week — and not only for his testimony.

Chelsea host Arsenal in a first versus second match at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, but can they seriously mount a sustained Premier League title challenge?

The National Treasury said it aims to to introduce a national tax on online gambling revenue primarily to curb harmful gambling behaviour rather than raise funds for the government.

The MK Party wants increased security for MPs serving on the special parliamentary committee investigating police corruption after its member was allegedly kidnapped this week.

A N West farmer says he expects less harvest due to damage caused by heavy rain.

Another suspect has been arrested on charges of contravening the Foreign Military Assistance Act.

Free State Premier, has warned motorists to abide by the rules of the road.

Police say 10 others are injured in what they believe is a “targeted” shooting, with children among the victims.

Parents of kidnapped children know where the bandits hide out, but are too scared to inform the authorities.

A large chemical tank was blown into the air by the explosion, with more than 200 firefighters called to the scene.

Newly found photos highlight women’s key role in Mahatma Gandhi’s civil disobedience movement against British rule.

Zambia’s government is accused of ‘hypocrisy’ as fallout from ex-president’s death deepens.

The defendants were accused of attempting a coup – but human rights groups say the trial was politically motivated.

A South African allegedly recruited to fight for Russia recounts the horrors of war in Ukraine via voice notes.

The country faces many deadly security challenges, leaving the army and police severely overstretched.

FYN co-founder Jennifer Hugé has been named as the Women of the Year by Relais & Châteaux and Pommery.

The north-east London project is urging people to donate so all children get a present at Christmas.

Capitec has highlighted the costly battle it faces to protect its clients money, with a 2,000-strong team of engineers leading the fight.

GOOD Party leader Patricia De Lille has called on citizens to vote out the GNU.

PGC has finalised its inputs for the National General Council (NGC) to be held in Gauteng

The party, which is barely two months old, held a mass meeting in Kliptown.

The KZN Legislature is expected to debate the motion brought by the MK Party, January

Jeamie ‘TKV’ Tshikeva’s win over Frazer Clarke adds a new dimension to the British heavyweight scene, but what about the rest of the world’s big hitters?

BBC Sport Wales ask where does Welsh rugby go from here after another record defeat dished out by South Africa.

We go behind-the-scenes on fight night in Derby.

Kaizer Chiefs’ co-coaches have come under fire following a poor start to the CAF Confederation Cup against Al Masry and Zamalek SC.

South Africans – included a former Springbok – have condemned Eben Etzebeth’s eye gouge attack on a Welsh player…

Ouch! Springboks supporters both trolled and sympathised with Wales after their embarrassing loss on home ground…

Applicants of the refugee resettlement programme have been given another warning, days after one was accused of lying about her experiece.

Americans have started a petition to have Elon Musk’s naturalised US citizenship revoked and be deported…

Questions have been raised about whether Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla will face the law for her involvement with the recruitment of South Africans to fight on Russia’s side.

The backline player said his nomination would not have been possible if his team had not performed so well this year.

The Durban-based side have fallen further down the log.

Who’s going to come out on top in the second last race of the season?

Nkosana Makate’s former backers, Black Rock Mining, say they’re ironically in a similar situation to the one Makate was in: fighting for someone to keep their word.

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A new unit in the Presidency coordinated development of a working prototype for a digital driving licence system in three months.

Germany is urging the EU to relax its ban on combustion engine vehicles to protect its struggling car industry.

It is legal for homeowners’ associations in estates in South Africa to fine residents for speeding and other traffic violations committed by visitors and delivery people.

One company in South Africa has repaired more than 320,000 potholes in Johannesburg.

Airlines across the world cancelled hundreds of flights and scrambled to adjust schedules, as a major Airbus software glitch threatened to derail a crucial holiday travel season. 

Russell T Davies says misinformation about the virus made him “despair”.

Deputy mayor Ceri Cawley plans to start a support group for women with endometriosis.