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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.
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
Kabila, M23 rebels form political-military coalition party
Joseph Kabila has anounced a coalition with the M23 rebels, Front for the Refoundation of the Nation
Louw: Bulls are serious about silencing South Africa’s Champions Cup doubters
Elrigh Louw says the Bulls want to make a Champions Cup statement when they host Stade Français on Saturday.
DP World sees higher costs with trade partners losing trust
The era during which trading barriers were dropped and there was a free flow of goods is over, said Yuvraj Narayan
Three people die in chemical-related incident on Western Cape farm
Workers were cleaning a large storage tank containing a mixture of chemicals.
Dept moves to stop use of driving licences as IDs to curb fraud
It's proposed that driver's licences will no longer be accepted as general forms of identification
Eastern Cape traditional leader, mother gunned down
Two suspects allegedly entered the home on Tuesday night, held up five occupants demanding cash
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Also reported by The Citizen
Don’t worry, petrol isn’t going up by R4 in November, but it’s not good news either
November fuel price hikes are looking less severe than initially feared, but motorists could still face another costly increase as petrol and diesel prices threaten to hit fresh record highs.
Gauteng health department explains why ambulances are parked at EMS bases
The department said the use of each ambulance depended on its purpose and the needs of the service.
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Also reported by SABC News
KZN SAPS boss warns officers against corruption amid escalating bribe concerns
Addressing newly promoted officers in Durban, KZN Acting Commissioner Major-General Phumelele Makoba warned against taking bribes and demanded unwavering integrity as the service prepares for festive season crime fighting.
World’s top copper mine faces strike
After union leaders said wage talks failed to produce an agreement before the midnight deadline.
Airlink responds to SACAA over Cape Town Stadium flyby
Airlink CEO de Villiers Engelbrecht says the airline is cooperating with the SACAA following a review of its formation flyby over Cape Town’s DHL Stadium ahead of the Springboks and All Blacks Test on August 29.
Man, 23, jailed for 25 years after raping 80-year-old woman in her home
A 23-year-old Free State man has been sentenced to 25 years behind bars for breaking into an 80-year-old woman's home in Qwaqwa, threatening to kill her, brutally assaulting her and raping her before stealing her belongings.
Zuma drops latest appeals, set to face long-delayed arms deal corruption trial in 2027
Neither Zuma nor French defence company Thales pursued further appeals against a ruling by Judge Nkosinathi Chili.
ANC distances itself from proposed regulation of churches by CRL commission
The CRL commission has expressed concern about the commercialisation of religion
Mamelodi cop killer Ephraim Makoko sentenced to 25 years
The Pretoria High Court has sentenced 29-year-old Ephraim Lonwabo Makoko to an effective 25 years in prison for the June 2023 murder of Hawks Sergeant Leka Philip Maja during a shootout in Mamelodi.