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The latest South African news, summarised in a line or two, with links to the original reports.
A Zimbabwean truck driver has been slapped with a R10 million fine or five years in prison after being convicted of transporting illicit cigarettes worth more than R10.4 million concealed inside a tanker at the Musina–Beitbridge border post in Limpopo.
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Also reported by The Citizen
Increasing gun violence has seen 4 shot dead in the East Rand
Six foreign nationals were arrested in the Free State after police and private security intercepted two vehicles carrying over 560 kilograms of stolen Transnet copper cables valued at R100,000.
South African sprinter Sinesipho Dambile says comparisons with Usain Bolt are a “privilege” as he targets World Championship and Olympic glory after a breakout season.
As fuel prices continue to squeeze motorists' pockets, South Africa's shift to electric vehicles is gaining momentum.
The lease-fraud proceedings are unfolding against the backdrop of several other criminal cases involving Matlala.
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.
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.
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.
The mall is expected to open in August 2027.
Cat Matlala and wife are accused of falsifying documents to secure a lease agreement.
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Also reported by IOL
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
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.
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
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.
The incident is poised to heighten concerns about the security at top tech companies at a moment when nations are competing aggressively to develop more powerful AI systems.
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
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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