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Nandipha Magudumana’s brother, Nkosinathi Sekeleni, has been charged with attempted murder after his alleged assault on a man he accused of trying to rob him. He appeared in the Randburg Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 9 February, alongside two other men. The incident took place over the weekend. NANDIPHA MAGUDUMANA’S BROTHER ARRESTED OVER ATTEMPTED MURDER On…
President Cyril Ramaphosa and Russian President Vladimir Putin have pledged their support for efforts to return seventeen South Africans who are fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine. Relatives of the men say recruiters lured them to Russia in July last year, promising training as bodyguards. They later found themselves caught up in the war. Ramaphosa,…
The chairperson of Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee on national security, Soviet Lekganyane, says they have assured private investigator Paul O’Sullivan that strict security measures will be in place for his appearance before the committee. The committee is investigating allegations of criminal infiltration, corruption, and political interference in South Africa’s criminal justice system. O’Sullivan Denies Avoiding…
An alleged leaked voice note between Roedean and King David Linksfield staff has gone viral online, amid antisemitism allegations against the all-girls private school. In it, it was alleged that parents of learners had pressurised the school to halt an interschool first team tennis match against their Jewish counterparts. King David Schools openly support the…
A day of dramatic weather is on the cards for KwaZulu-Natal on Tuesday, 10 February, with severe storms, fire warnings, and summer heat all in the mix. Here’s what KZN, the North West and the Free State can expect on the weather front: KWAZULU-NATAL It’s a real mixed bag across the province on Tuesday. The…
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has claimed that residents of informal settlements affected by the N2 wall plans – or “Edge safety project” – are in full support of the initiative. The city has faced backlash from the public and political parties over its proposal to build a barrier along the 9km stretch between Cape…
Organisers of the Midmar Mile have confirmed that a 63-year-old female participant experienced medical distress while taking part in the event earlier on Sunday and subsequently passed away after suffering cardiac arrest. A fellow swimmer and rescue and safety personnel stationed at the dam responded immediately when the swimmer showed signs of difficulty in the…
Economic Freedom Fighter (EFF) leader Julius Malema has called on South Africans to boycott the upcoming FIFA World Cup, particularly the games hosted in America. He’s also urged the national football team – Bafana Bafana – to withdraw from the competition. The tournament is expected to take place from 11 June to 19 July in…
Some intense weather is on the cards this weekend in KwaZulu-Natal, North West and the Free State. Here’s what you can expect on Saturday, 7 February, and Sunday, 8 February. KWAZULU-NATAL The south-west and south-western parts of KwaZulu-Natal should brace for a Yellow Level 2 Warning for severe thunderstorms. Hot and humid weather will make…
Temperatures are expected to skyrocket on Friday, 6 February in the North West, KwaZulu-Natal and the Free State. Sunscreen and plenty of water are not optional, especially for those commuting, working outdoors, or spending long hours in the heat. KWAZULU-NATAL KwaZulu-Natal, brace yourself for a heatwave with persistently high temperatures expected over the northern parts…