South Africa

Cat Matlala puts bail bid in Waterkloof lease fraud case on hold as criminal cases continue

The lease-fraud proceedings are unfolding against the backdrop of several other criminal cases involving Matlala.

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Northern Cape man convicted after police seize R77 000 worth of illegal diamonds

A Northern Cape man, 40, has pleaded guilty after police discovered unpolished diamonds worth R77,016 in his vehicle during a search in Springbok in 2021. He received a suspended sentence, while the diamonds were forfeited to the State.

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Apple unveils HomeView as AI fuels new challenge to Amazon and Google

It gives Apple a stronger presence in the smart home market, an area where it has historically struggled to match competitors like Amazon and Google.

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NEW FRONTIER: Can SA teams break the Champions Cup semifinal ceiling for European glory?

Having bolstered their squads in the off-season, the leading South African teams may well improve on their recent Champions Cup performances and make history later this season.

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Masingita Group of Companies faces questions over seven-day approval for Malamulele Mall land

The mall is expected to open in August 2027.

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Matlala abandons bail application in property fraud case

Cat Matlala and wife are accused of falsifying documents to secure a lease agreement.

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Also reported by IOL

R7 cigarettes expose scale of illicit tobacco trade in SA

Almost 75% of all cigarettes sold in SA go for far less than the R27.12 minimum collectable tax price, raising questions about enforcement and lost revenue.

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Also reported by Moneyweb

‘I live in constant fear’: Sibiya rape accuser urges court to deny bail

An 18-year-old woman who accuses Shadrack Sibiya of rape says she lives in constant fear and is battling suicidal thoughts as she urges the court to deny him bail.

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MK Party cancels rally amid candidate list dispute and Zuma health concerns

The MK Party has cancelled its planned Siyathatha rally and will investigate reported discrepancies in its final councillor candidate lists as it intensifies its campaign ahead of the November 4 local government elections.

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Also reported by The Citizen

Armed gang targets Phoenix school, holds educators at gunpoint and steals BMW

Three educators were held at gunpoint during a brazen armed robbery at a Phoenix school in KwaZulu-Natal on Wednesday morning, with three suspects fleeing with a BMW, laptops, cellphones and cash.

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Madlanga Commission to question socialite Serge Cabonge over police links claims

The Madlanga Commission will seek a statement from Serge Cabonge after an audio recording played in court allegedly linked him to claims that police connections were used to help withdraw charges against a man’s daughter.

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Also reported by SABC News, The Citizen

WHAT’S COOKING: Sirloin steak on the bone seared in reverse gear

The striving to cook a perfect steak is easier and more assured of victory when you do it back to front. This piece from 2022 is republished after queries about the reverse searing method.

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Woman arrested over R1,79 million fraud for using fake financial statements to buy eight VW Polos

A 38-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly using fake financial statements to secure eight VW Polo vehicles worth R1,79 million from a dealership in Tokai, Cape Town.

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Coronation dumped Spar at R40 after buying above R90

The exit of its position began in the second quarter already

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Also reported by Moneyweb