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Actress Asavela Mqokiyana allegedly clocked at 198km/h makes a quick exit from court
Actress and model Asavela Mqokiyana allegedly drove at 198km/h in a 120km/h zone on the N2 near Scottburgh, according to KwaZulu-Natal transport authorities.
Eshowe High School mourns Grade 11 learner Manelisi Gwala
Eshowe High School is mourning the death of Grade 11 learner Manelisi Gwala, with friends and loved ones sharing heartfelt tributes to the teenager and offering condolences to his grieving family.
Ramaphosa calls for partnership between government and business for Durban’s future
In a stirring address at the Durban Chamber’s 170th anniversary, President Ramaphosa insists on a united front between government and business for a prosperous future, urging voter participation and condemning violence as local elections loom.
Delft taxi rank closed following shootings [VIDEO]
Violence has reportedly also spread to Mfuleni and Gugulethu, with fears it could impact other areas.
Cable thieves cost Joburg R236m as one in five power outages linked to crime
Cable theft and vandalism cost City Power R236 million in the past financial year, as the entity warns that criminal activity, ageing substations and damage to infrastructure continue to threaten reliable power supply across Johannesburg.
Information Regulator warns against election misinformation
Information Regulator spokesperson Nomzamo Zondi has urged voters to verify information.
AI has started a tech ‘supercycle’, says Datatec’s Jens Montanana
Datatec CEO Jens Montanana says AI has permanently enlarged demand for computing, networking and cybersecurity.
Lions gunning for set piece dominance in final tour clash against Glasgow
The Lions are hoping a strong set piece will give them a chance of upsetting the in-form Glasgow Warriors.
Gold dips to near $4 000 as Fed holds rates with little guidance
Spot gold fell 0.9% to $4 030.94 an ounce at 2:50 p.m. in Singapore.
Ramaphosa heads to Cornubia as thousands of KZN flood victims still await homes
President Cyril Ramaphosa will visit Durban’s Cornubia housing project on Thursday, where nearly 3,000 subsidised homes have been delivered. The wider development is expected to provide 12,593 units, including permanent homes for families displaced by the 2022 KwaZulu-Natal floods.
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Home Affairs extends operating hours ahead of November 4 elections
Home Affairs offices will operate from 8am to 6pm from November 2 to 4, and until 9pm on election day, to help voters access the documents required to vote.
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LIVE | Shebe Maburna applies for second bail
Shebe Maburna has been in custody since his arrest in November last year.
Ramaphosa talks tough on Durban violence and intimidation
Calling for level heads in efforts to avoid reversing recovery in the province.
Taxi associations to meet Western Cape govt over taxi violence spike
Several people were killed in shootings linked to taxi route disputes in Delft and Khayelitsha.
NSFAS tops one million applications as 2027 funding deadline looms
NSFAS has recorded more than one million applications for the 2027 funding cycle and warned that applications close on October 31, with no extensions.
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Cameron urges Ramaphosa to fire Mchunu as state costs near R6 million
The call follows acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia’s disclosure to Parliament that the Justice Department has paid R2.7 million towards Mchunu’s legal fees.
R300 temporarily closed after suspected taxi-related shooting
The R300 is temporarily closed in Cape Town, after a shooting believed to be taxi-related, according to the City of Cape Town.