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Sundowns’ Cardoso points to plenty to play for after Champions League exit
'The season is very far from being a catastrophe. We just need to move forward.,' said the Sundowns head coach.
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‘Seven incidents in one day’: Concerns over increased Table Mountain rescues
Their first call involved a young female hiker who tripped, fell, and sustained injuries along Table Mountain, requiring airlifting.
Ramaphosa renews call for lifting of sanctions against Zimbabwe
Ramaphosa says the restrictions place an additional burden on Zimbabweans and the wider region.
Police investigate fatal shooting in Bontheuwel, W.Cape
Police spokesperson Wesley Twigg says the motive for the attack is unclear.
Gauteng police arrest 763 wanted suspects in Operation Shanela II
The operation conducted over the weekend also targeted crimes against women and children
The arrest and death of Ahmed Timol at John Vorster Square
Ahmed Timol was arrested with Salim Essop in October 1971 and died in police custody four days later. This account traces his final movements, the arrests that followed and the conflicting findings about his death.
Musk claims $40bn chips debt closed, yet talks ongoing
SpaceX, which is rated investment-grade by the three largest credit graders, has seen the price of its own debt tumble in recent weeks.
Ramaphosa takes credit for Madlanga Commission, says ANC did not betray SA
Ramaphosa denied that his party had betrayed the people of South Africa. The ANC has been in government since 1994.
Aussies seek batting fix as Carey warns against solo acts
" Convert those starts": Carey calls out fragile Aussie batting line-up ahead of final Test
DJ Sumbody murder trial postponed to July 2027
Katiso 'KT' Molefe is currently out on bail of R400.000.
I was sent to Westville Prison in ‘Durban Heat’: Inside South Africa’s lego-style Indie GTA
IOL Tech Editor Michael Sherman takes a look at Durban Heat, an authentic indie browser game built by local developers that brings classic Grand Theft Auto chaos to the Golden Mile with a charming, Lego-inspired South African twist.
DJ Sumbody murder trial delayed again as accused appear in Johannesburg High Court
Businessman Katiso “KT” Molefe and three co-accused briefly appeared in the Johannesburg High Court on Monday, where their trial relating to the 2022 murders of DJ Sumbody and his two bodyguards was postponed to July 19, 2027.
Ramaphosa points to fuel levy relief as cost-of-living crisis bites
Ramaphosa acknowledged the financial strain facing many South Africans.
Six arrested in Benoni Flying Squad crackdown as stolen copper, drugs and vehicle recovered
Six suspects have been arrested by the Benoni Flying Squad in separate operations in Gauteng, with police recovering suspected stolen copper worth R25,000, nyaope and a stolen Hyundai H100.
RISE Mzansi says new leadership can tackle youth unemployment
Palesa has stressed the importance of voting in new leadership which understands the needs of youth
MTN and Huawei claim industry first in microwave spectrum reuse
The solution cancels co-channel interference, helping MTN expand backhaul capacity at constrained sites.
Battle for eThekwini: Can MK Party turn former ANC strongholds into a council majority? | LGE 2026
The MK Party is seeking control of eThekwini in the November 4 local government elections, but polling differences, internal tensions and coalition uncertainty raise questions about whether it can secure a majority.