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Kelly Smith must tell us where Joshlin is, says founder of missing persons organisation
Community members and child rights activists say true justice will remain out of reach in the case of missing six-year-old…
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Douglas Gibson, Veteran Politician and Former South African Ambassador, Dies at 82
Douglas Gibson, former South African ambassador to Thailand and a prominent figure within the Democratic Alliance (DA), has passed away…
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Legal Proceedings Suspended in Disappearance Case of Journalist Aserie Ndlovu and Partner
JOHANNESBURG – Legal proceedings in the high-profile case surrounding the disappearance of journalist Aserie Ndlovu and his partner, Zodwa Mdhluli,…
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Sentencing proceedings for Joshlin Smith’s kidnappers set for 29 May
The three individuals found guilty of kidnapping and human trafficking in the high-profile case of missing six-year-old Joshlin Smith will…
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South Africa is Leading the Call for Responsible Gambling in African Countries
Pretoria, 08 May 2025 – South Africa is once again positioning itself as a leader in ethical gambling practices, with…
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4yr old Boy Beaten Over Missing R1,500 — Parents Arrested in Daveyton Abuse Case
A four-year-old boy was found wandering the streets of Daveyton, Ekurhuleni, around 10pm recently, sparking concern among local residents. When…
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Julius Malema Denied UK Visa Ahead of Cambridge Conference Appearance
South African opposition leader Julius Malema has revealed that he was denied a visa to travel to the United Kingdom,…
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Robber loses leg in Thokoza Cash in Transit Robbery
In a dramatic and violent turn of events, a cash-in-transit (CIT) robbery ended in disaster during the early hours of…
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Where to Download Safe Version of Paripesa App for South Africa
Amidst the growing popularity of Paripesa in South Africa, many people ask a simple but important question: where can I…
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Navigate South Africa’s Online Casino Scene with SpinaSlots
South Africa’s online casino scene is growing rapidly and with so many new platforms popping up every month, it can…
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14 Illegal Miners Arrested in Operation Vala Umgodi
Fourteen suspects, aged between 18 and 47, were arrested on Saturday, 3 May 2025, during a targeted Operation Vala Umgodi…
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May Sassa Payment Dates
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is a government institution responsible for administering social grants on behalf of the…
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Opposition Demands Release of George Building Collapse Report Amid Delays
Pressure is mounting on the Western Cape government to release the expert report into the George building collapse, nearly a…
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Joshlin Smith Trial Concludes with Guilty Verdicts — But Child Still Missing
More than a year after six-year-old Joshlin Smith vanished from her home in Middelpos, Saldanha, her whereabouts remain unknown —…
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EFF Plans Protest at Controversial Kleinfontein Settlement
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) are expected to descend on the controversial Kleinfontein settlement near Pretoria on Friday, as part…
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Family of Slain WSU Student Sisonke Mbolekwa Challenges Court Ban on Media Coverage
The family of Sisonke Mbolekwa, the Walter Sisulu University (WSU) student who was fatally shot during a campus protest in…
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Body of Missing Tshepisong Toddler Identified as Mojalefa Savhuli
JOHANNESBURG – A heartbreaking development has shaken the community of Tshepisong, west of Johannesburg, after the body of a missing…
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Search for 3 year old Mojalefa Savhuli continues
ROODEPOORT – Police are intensifying the search for three-year-old Mojalefa Savhuli, who went missing in Tshepisong on Sunday. The toddler…
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Minister Ramokgopa Predicts Load Shedding-Free Winter for Mzansi
CAPE TOWN – Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has expressed confidence that South Africa will experience a load shedding-free winter this…
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Joshlin Smith Trial: Kelly’s Lawyer Challenges Credibility of State Witnesses During Closing Argument
Kelly Smith, along with her boyfriend, Jacquen Appollis, and his friend, Steveno van Rhyn, stands trial in connection with the…
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Cape Town EFF Councillor Crosses Floor to Join the DA in Historic Move
In a notable political development that marks a first for the City of Cape Town, a councillor from the Economic…
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Final Arguments Underway in Joshlin Smith Disappearance Trial
CAPE TOWN – The trial into the disappearance of six-year-old Joshlin Smith, who vanished from Saldanha Bay in February last…
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Missing Free State Cops Found Dead in Hennops River as Search for Vehicle Continues
JOHANNESBURG – The investigation into the tragic deaths of three missing Free State cops has taken a grim turn, as…
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AA Welcomes Sharp Decline in Easter 2025 Road Crashes and Fatalities
The Automobile Association (AA) has welcomed the significant drop in road collisions and fatalities recorded over the Easter 2025 period,…
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Bodies Believed to Be Missing Police Officers Recovered
Bodies Believed to Be Missing Police Officers Recovered in Hennops River… Police have recovered bodies believed to be those of…
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EFF Demands Resignation of Finance Minister Godongwana After VAT Hike Ruling
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) are calling for the immediate resignation of Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana following a court ruling…
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Inkosi Mabhudi Tembe of the Tembe royal family has Died
Tributes have been flowing in following the tragic death of Inkosi Mabhudi Tembe of the Tembe royal family, who was…
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Hospital in KZN under fire for cooking outside using firewood due to power outage
Hospital in KZN under fire for cooking outside using firewood due to power outage! Northdale Hospital in KwaZulu-Natal has come…
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Dr Kenneth Kaunda District municipal manager gets 5 years in jail for theft
Dr Kenneth Kaunda District municipal manager gets 5 years in jail for theft! Abbey Dlavane, 61, was sentenced to five…
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Wynberg court murder: Gang violence escalates as 2 more suspects charged
Wynberg court murder: Gang violence escalates as 2 more suspects charged! The two suspects added to the charges for a…
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Eastern Cape company director in court for tender fraud
Eastern Cape company director in court for tender fraud! The director of Liphundi Project (Pty) Ltd appeared in the East…
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Kruger National Park poacher gets 20 years in jail as accomplice escapes to Mozambique
Kruger National Park poacher gets 20 years in jail as accomplice escapes to Mozambique! The Skukuza Regional Court in Mpumalanga…
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Life sentences for rapists of an elderly woman and a minor child
Life sentences for rapists of an elderly woman and a minor child! Two rapists have been sentenced to a life…
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3 cops mysteriously vanished while travelling from Free State to Limpopo
3 cops mysteriously vanished while travelling from Free State to Limpopo! The South African Police Service has appealed for help…
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5 people hospitalised after house collapses in uMlazi
5 people hospitalised after house collapses in uMlazi! Five people were hospitalised after two houses collapsed in uMlazi ward 85,…
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Mom gets 5 years for horrific s.e.xual abuse of her son
Mom gets 5 years for horrific s.e.xual abuse of her son! In a shocking case, a 52-year-old woman from the…
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Senzo Mchunu apologises to school principal for naming him in alleged Cwecwe rape
Police minister Senzo Mchunu has admitted that he “falsely identified” Jaco Pieterse, the principal of Bergview College in Matatiele as…
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Police believe they have a strong case against 4 accused of killing Mangaung Prison inmate
Police believe they have a strong case against 4 accused of killing Mangaung Prison inmate! Police believe they have a…
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SANTACO rubbishes claims its members still receiving COVID-19 relief funds
The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) has rubbished claims that its members were still receiving COVID-19 relief funds, years…
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KZN emergency service teams on high alert after weather warning
KZN emergency service teams on high alert after weather warning! Emergency service teams are on high alert in KwaZulu-Natal following…
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Two men killed & boy wounded in Mitchells Plain shooting
Two men killed & boy wounded in Mitchells Plain shooting! Two men have been killed and an 11-year-old boy has…
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Four murder-accused Mangaung prison wardens granted bail
Four murder-accused Mangaung prison wardens granted bail! Bail has been granted to four G4S prison officials from the controversial Mangaung…
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Two more suspects linked to Wynberg court fatal shooting due in court
Two more suspects linked to Wynberg court fatal shooting due in court! Two more suspects linked to the fatal shooting…
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Accused in Usindiso building fire set to take the stand
It’s a big day in the Usindiso building fire trial, with the man accused of setting the hijacked block of…
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Flood warnings as 10th Vaal Dam sluice gate to be opened
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) plans to open the 10th sluice gates at the Vaal Dam by Friday…
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Cops yet to make arrests in connection with stabbing of Mitchells Plain teen
Cops yet to make arrests in connection with stabbing of Mitchells Plain teen! Police haven’t made any arrests in connection…
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Mangaung prisoner disputes the reasons given for fellow inmate’s death
Mangaung prisoner disputes the reasons given for fellow inmate’s death! An inmate from the controversial Mangaung Correctional Centre in Bloemfontein…
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Eskom suspends load shedding after recovering generation capacity
Eskom suspends load shedding after recovering generation capacity! Eskom suspended load shedding at midnight. This follows the recovery of approximately…
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John Steenhuisen says Agri Dept mulling alternatives to use of terbufos amid ban calls
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen said that the department was still mulling alternatives to the use of terbufos, amid continued calls…
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Missing Tshwane journalist’s mom suspects he was kidnapped after house found ransacked
The mother of a Tshwane journalist who has been missing for nearly three months now said she suspects he might…
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