UJ exposes Joel Sangweni as fake lecturer
The University of Johannesburg has confirmed Joel Sangweni is not a lecturer after his inflammatory social media post caused public outrage.
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Limpopo SAPS on the hunt for primary school teacher accused of raping teen
A Limpopo teacher is on the run after allegedly raping a 13-year-old pupil, while national police continue to prioritise the high-profile Cwecwe rape case.
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SASSA and SRD grant payment dates for April 2025
SASSA has confirmed the April 2025 payment dates, introduced grant increases, and announced the discontinuation of Gold Cards, requiring beneficiaries to switch to the Postbank Black Card.
Crime
SAPS clears the air on whether Soshanguve mass shooting was a xenophobic attack
Four people were shot and killed in Soshanguve after a confrontation between community patrollers and a group of men, prompting SAPS to dismiss xenophobia claims.
Crime
KZN SAPS kill four alleged suspects in Dumisani Makhaya Drive shootout
Four suspected extortionists were shot and killed in a police shootout in Ethekwini. Here’s what we know so far.
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SASSA deadline: What to do when Gold Cards stop working on 20 March 2025
SASSA Gold Cards will stop working at midnight as beneficiaries switch to PostBank Black Cards. Here’s what you need to know.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: Kelly’s sister reveals ‘Joshlin was in Saldanha’ during frantic search
Kelly Smith’s sister, Mickeyla Daniels, testified that Kelly claimed Joshlin was in the informal settlement but that Saldanha was a ‘hotspot,’ adding to the contradictions in her statements.
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IPID gives Commissioner Mkhwanazi two days to respond to corruption allegations
IPID has launched an investigation into KZN Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi over allegations of interference in an arrest, giving him until 19 March to respond.
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SANTACO calls for calm amid rising tensions between taxis and police in Cape Town
SANTACO Western Cape calls for calm after two violent clashes between taxi drivers and traffic officers led to protests and a tense standoff in Cape Town.
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Who is Dana Brown? – US deputy ambassador to SA resigns with immediate effect
Dana Brown, the US chargé d’affaires in South Africa, has resigned with immediate effect amid rising diplomatic tensions between Pretoria and Washington.
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Nota defends ‘white people are inferior’ comments amid SAHRC court case
The SAHRC is taking Nota Baloyi to court over alleged hate speech, while Nota stands by his controversial remarks on white people.
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SA expresses concern over conflict situations
Lamola addressed the attendees at the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held in Nasrec, Johannesburg, while President Cyril Ramaphosa officially opened the gathering.
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Joshlin Smith disappeared on this day: Here’s what’s happened in a year
The Diazville community held a prayer session for Joshlin Smith on the one-year anniversary of her disappearance, as the legal case against her mother and two others progresses.
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SASSA and SRD grant payment dates for March 2025
SASSA has announced March 2025 grant payment dates and extended the deadline to switch to the Postbank Black Card to 20 March 2025.
Technology
NASA reveals chances of asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth have increased
NASA has increased the impact probability of asteroid 2024 YR4 to 3.1%, the highest risk ever recorded.
Crime
Zanzou torture saga: SAPS launch manhunt for eight foreigners
SAPS has launched a manhunt for eight foreign nationals linked to the Zanzou nightclub torture videos as investigations continue.
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King Misuzulu fears his life is in danger in desperate letter to Ramaphosa
King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has written to President Cyril Ramaphosa, pleading for his security to be restored after his protection detail was reduced without explanation.
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Ramaphosa slams the gauntlet on land expropriation without compensation
President Cyril Ramaphosa defended the Expropriation Act in his SONA reply, dismissing fears of land grabs.
Crime
Bodies of missing Soweto couple recovered from Klip River
The bodies of a missing Soweto couple were found inside a submerged car in the Klip River after a two-week search. Police are investigating how the vehicle ended up in the water.
Crime
Court hears Keneilwe Shalaba received R75,000 on the day Kutloano disappeared
The Vanderbijlpark Magistrates Court has heard shocking new details in Keneilwe Shalaba’s bail hearing, including a R75,000 payment received on the day her son went missing.
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Bodies of SANDF soldiers killed in DRC set to be handed over
The SANDF will hand over the bodies of soldiers killed in the DRC this week amid growing calls for South Africa to withdraw from the escalating conflict.
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Gogo Maweni assault case goes to trial: Here’s what you must know
Gogo Maweni’s attempt to have her assault case dismissed has failed, and she is now set to stand trial in March 2025.
Lifestyle
Daily Lotto results: Winning numbers for Saturday, 8 February 2025
Tonight’s Daily Lotto estimated jackpot total is a guaranteed R550,000.00! Here are the winning numbers.
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Trump sanctions South Africa, paves way for Afrikaners to migrates to US as ‘refugees’
A controversial addition to Trump’s executive order is a directive that paves the way for Afrikaners in South Africa to be resettled in the US as refugees.
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SONA 2025: Here’s what Ramaphosa promised this year
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s SONA 2025 outlined plans for job creation, energy reforms, infrastructure, and crime prevention. Here’s what he promised this year.
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Mbuyiseni Ndlozi stirs controversy with comments about Ramaphosa
Mbuyiseni Ndlozi praised President Cyril Ramaphosa in a surprising turn, just as Ramaphosa responded to Donald Trump’s funding freeze over claims of white oppression in South Africa.
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SANDF death toll continues to rise in DRC war
The SANDF death toll in the DRC has risen to 14 after another soldier succumbed to his injuries.
Lifestyle
Daily Lotto results: Winning numbers for Saturday, 1 February 2025
Tonight’s Daily Lotto estimated jackpot total is a guaranteed R550,000.00! Here are the winning numbers.
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Eskom uncovers illicit ring operating internally in sale of illegal prepaid electricity tokens
Eskom has uncovered an internal fraud ring selling illegal prepaid electricity tokens, as revealed in its FY2024 performance report.
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NERSA approves Eskom tariff hike : Here’s what it means for SA electricity prices
NERSA has approved a 12.74% electricity tariff increase for 2025, with further hikes of 5.36% in 2026 and 6.19% in 2027