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Thabo Bester: SAPS slams claims SMS led top cop to suicide

By Nokuthula Ngcobo 21-06-23 14:03

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has denied reports suggesting that one of the investigators in the rapist and murder Thabo Bester escape case committed suicide shortly after receiving an SMS. On 5 June, Brigadier Jackson Mkhaulesi was found in his car in Bloemfontein with a gunshot wound. He was buried on Sunday, 18 June. […]

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FAQ: SARS tax season – What must I do if I owe SARS money?

By Garrin Lambley 21-06-23 13:47

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced that the start of this year’s tax season will be Friday, 7 July at 20:00. How Lucky can you get? Bet on Lucky Numbers with payouts up to R15 Million! The tax season will run until Monday, 23 October 2023 for individual taxpayers, and until Wednesday, 24 January 2024 for provisional taxpayers. As reported by The South African […]

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Africa Cup of Nations qualifying: Five talking points

By AFP 21-06-23 13:34

Five-time champions Cameroon will be among 16 teams chasing nine finals places in the last round of 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying during September. While only Egypt, with a record seven titles, have been more successful in the continental showpiece, Cameroon must win at home against Burundi to be certain of qualifying. ALSO READ: Amajimbos thumped […]

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Dating app: How Somalis search for love online

By AFP 21-06-23 13:05

The makers of Guurdoon, the first app for singles in Somalia, are hoping to help their fellow citizens find love in a nation with no shortage of challenges. Just don’t call it a dating app. Guurdoon (“seeking marriage” in English) was launched in October last year by the Guryosamo family development centre, whose chairman Ahmed […]

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Kaizer Chiefs ready to send striker home early

By Wade Pretorius 21-06-23 12:46

Kaizer Chiefs appear ready to end Bonfils-Caleb Bimenyimana’s stay at Naturena, which has not been as productive in front of goal. ALSO READ | Nabi-Chiefs edging closer to a done deal, Zwane set for exit – report CHIEFS TO PULL THE PLUG According to a recent report Goal.com, the Burundi international – who initially signed a two-year […]

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List of every Springbok captain in history

By Garrin Lambley 21-06-23 12:45

H.H. Castens was captain for the Springboks on 30 July 1891 in their first ever Test against the touring British Isles team at Crusaders Cricket Ground in Port Elizabeth. ALSO READ | Change in venue for U18 Craven Week Felix and Morné du Plessis are the only father-son combination to have captained South Africa. John Smit […]

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WATCH – Elephant takes over lions’ tree

By Shyleen Choruma 21-06-23 12:47

In this latest animal sighting, an elephant takes lions’ tree. According to the Maasai Sightings, this sighting took place in Maasai Mara. A young elephant spotted a tree and wanted to feed off of it regardless of the large lion pride sleeping underneath it. The elephant easily managed to scatter off the big lion pride. […]

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Glastonbury Festival opens: Elton John and Guns N’ Roses to take the stage

By AFP 21-06-23 12:50

The iconic Glastonbury Festival opens its doors on Wednesday, 21 June with 200 000 music fans set to descend on a farm in southwest England to see acts including Arctic Monkeys, Guns N’ Roses and Elton John. ALSO READ | On what day of the week will Christmas fall in 2023? While able to draw the biggest performers from every genre and generation, the long-running festival is […]

UNISA campus closed due to water quality concerns in Tshwane

UNISA campus closed due to water quality concerns in Tshwane

By Fazila Olla 21-06-23 11:55

The University of South Africa (UNISA) Sunnyside campus has been closed since 7 June because of dirty tap water in Tshwane. The campus was closed as a precautionary health and safety measure after the water turned dark brown, the university said. The University of South Africa’s Sunnyside campus in Tshwane has been closed since 7 […]

Thabo Bester saga: State expects three more people to be arrested

Thabo Bester saga: State expects three more people to be arrested

By Fazila Olla 21-06-23 11:20

The criminal trial of Thabo Bester and Nandipha Magudumana and their seven co-accused has been postponed to 8 August for further police investigation. The criminal trial of Thabo Bester and eight others has been postponed for further police investigations. The state says three more people are likely to be arrested. The nine people in the […]

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Rescuers detect ‘underwater noises’ in hunt for missing Titanic sub

By AFP 21-06-23 11:16

Rescuers searching for a missing tourist submersible near the wreck of the Titanic have detected “underwater noises” in the search area, the US Coast Guard said on Wednesday, with oxygen for the five on board rapidly running out more than two days after they lost contact. MUST READ | List of every Springbok captain in history All communication was lost […]

National Anti-Drug Awareness campaign underway

National Anti-Drug Awareness campaign underway

By Fazila Olla 21-06-23 11:11

The Department of Social Development continues with its National Anti-Drug Awareness campaign at the Forensic Science Laboratory in Pretoria today. The outreach program across the country is part of the department’s efforts which seek to create safer and healthier communities through coordinated prevention efforts, treatment for substance disorders, and a reduction in the production and […]

Is your child in home school? Here’s what you need to know

By Thabo Baloyi 21-06-23 10:54

Parents and other stakeholders in the basic education sector have expressed their concern over proposed changes to the current schooling system, which some say will have an adverse effect on homeschooling in South Africa. Corporal punishment still prevalent in SA schools and homes Dr Nandi and Thabo Bester BEATEN up by authorities – report WHAT […]

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SA’s plans to reduce TB infections, on track

By Fazila Olla 21-06-23 10:50

Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, believes that South Africa is on track to meet the World Health Organisation (WHO) target to reducing Tuberculosis (TB) cases by 50% by 2025 based on the latest statistics. The Minister announced on Tuesday that the estimated TB incidence dropped from 644 000 to 304 000 between 2009 and 2021. […]

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Inquest opened into death of Tina Joemat-Pettersson – here’s why

By Storm Simpson 21-06-23 10:23

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has opened an inquest docket related to Tina Joemat-Pettersson’s death. This means it is likely that the late Member of Parliament (MP) did not die from natural causes. However, inquests are opened when the police do not suspect foul play at the time of death. READ: Tina Joemat-Pettersson passes away AUTOPSY […]

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Tom Cruise’s Mission Impossible has global premiere in Rome – PHOTOS

By Jenni Baxter 20-06-23 22:19

Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One kicked off in Rome yesterday with the global premiere at one of the most iconic symbols of the eternal city – the historic Spanish Steps monument. Critics are hailing the movie as another winner from Tom Cruise – brilliant with phenomenal production… which makes us even more excited […]

SIU exploring legal options after court rules in favour of Mabuyane

By Nokwanda Ncwane 20-06-23 19:57

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) says it is considering all legal options available following the interim interdict granted to Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane regarding the probe on his academic qualifications from University of Fort Hare. On Tuesday, 20 June, the Eastern Cape High Court in Bisho handed down an order that the probe on Mabuyane’s […]

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School boys wear skirts in protest of ‘no shorts’ policy

By Sinothando Siyolo 20-06-23 19:51

School boys in Wales expressed their dissatisfaction with the “no shorts” policy during a recent heatwave in the country. The pupils went to school wearing skirts. IT WAS TOO HOT TO WEAR TROUSERS The temperatures were firmly above 25C (77F) across much of the United Kingdom (UK), according to Dailymail. The pupil’s parents supported their children’s demonstration […]

Vote tensions in DR Congo few months ahead of election

By AFP 20-06-23 19:41

Key elections are looming in DR Congo, where political tensions combined with a security crisis and economic woes are creating a powerful and troubling brew. Sub-Saharan Africa’s biggest country votes on December 20 for the presidency, the national legislature, provincial assemblies and local councils. The complex ballot will be a crucial test of stability in […]

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Mosimane mocks Rulani for failing to beat a ‘weak’ Wydad

By Eliot Mahlase 20-06-23 19:33

Former Mamelodi Sundowns Pitso Mosimane says that Mamelodi Sundowns failed to beat a much weaker Wydad Casablanca compared to the one he faced previously. Sundowns were knocked out of the semi-final of the Caf Champions League after failing to beat Wydad Casablanca in the second-leg. After the first leg ended 0-0, Rulani Mokwena’s team allowed […]

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