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R10 million Limpopo insurance scam: Cops crack down
Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

R10 million Limpopo insurance scam: Cops crack down

Swept away: Deadly river in Limpopo claims four lives

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Limpopo police and emergency teams have recovered four bodies after a vehicle was swept away at an overflowing bridge over the Makotopong River between Madiga and ...

Watch VideoWATCH | Carrim to face more grilling at Madlanga Commission over R500K payment linked to ‘Cat’ Matlala

Kamogelo Moichela|Updated

Carrim’s testimony on Monday thrust him into the centre of the commission’s inquiry after he admitted transferring R500,000 to Maumela at Matlala’s request, money ...

Iran rejects negotiations, pledges ongoing strikes as Trump sees war ending soon

AFP|Updated

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the country will continue fighting indefinitely, contradicting US President Trump's claims of a swift resolution ...

Brothers, sangoma busted in R10 million insurance murders linked to ex-cop

Robin-Lee Francke|Updated

Police in Limpopo have arrested three suspects linked to a shocking R10 million insurance payout scheme involving multiple murders.

BMA fires over 50 officials caught letting illegal entry and selling Visa days

Hope Ntanzi|Updated

BMA Commissioner Dr Michael Masiapato says over 50 officials were dismissed for corruption, including facilitating illegal entry and selling extra days to overstaying ...

High demand hits two-pot system: Alexforbes says over 140 000 claims filed since March 1

Mercury Reporter|Updated

Alexforbes has reported a staggering 140,000 claims from members seeking access to their retirement savings within the first week of the new tax year, with 84,000 ...

Gauteng High Court temporarily closes due to power outage

Zelda Venter|Updated

The Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has temporarily ceased operations due to a power outage, leaving legal professionals and the public waiting for updates on the ...

Jesse Jackson gave us hope and showed us all the way

MAZWI XABA|Published

There is a lot that South Africans can learn from the late Reverend Jesse Jackson's legacy, particularly his hope-against-hope presidential campaigns in the 1980s. ...

New police units ignite hope in Gauteng’s fight against crime

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

Gauteng is confronting a spike in violent crime, with 10 police officers murdered in just three months, highlighting the growing threat to public safety and the ...

Innovative Soweto entrepreneur tackles water crisis with foldable storage solution

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

A Soweto entrepreneur has developed a foldable water storage system aimed at helping households cope with Gauteng’s ongoing water crisis. Hlumelo Nyaluza, founder ...

International Women's Day: Valuing our daughters and ensuring their education

Flora Teckie|Published

On International Women’s Day, we reflect on the strides made in girls' education and the persistent challenges that hinder their progress. This article explores ...

Shocking discovery: Woman's body found in stream wrapped in recycling bag

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

A 38-year-old man is in custody after allegedly murdering his wife and leading police to a stream where her body was hidden inside a recycling bag. The arrest followed ...

Honouring women: 3 powerful South African Books for International Women’s Day

Lutho Pasiya|Updated

Join us this International Women’s Day as we explore three powerful books that illuminate the struggles and victories of South African women.

Watch VideoNorth-South derby set to shape Bulls and Stormers’ URC play-off push

Leighton Koopman|Published

As the Bulls and Stormers gear up for a thrilling North-South derby, both teams face a critical moment in their URC playoff ambitions.

Tshwane CFO Gareth Mnisi faces new misconduct allegations

Rapula Moatshe|Updated

Tshwane's CFO Gareth Mnisi faces serious allegations of misconduct just weeks after being accused of late financial statement submissions, as the council meeting ...

Safety of sanitary products: Experts say 'no clear evidence of harm'

Thobeka Ngema|Updated

Health experts reassure the public of the safety of menstrual products, addressing concerns raised by a study linking them to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs). ...

Burmester inspires Southern Guards fightback as Oosthuizen cracks Top 10 in Hong Kong

Leighton Koopman|Published

Louis Oosthuizen’s Southern Guards GC finished a strong fourth in Hong Kong as Jon Rahm snapped a 539-day individual title drought and 4Aces GC returned to the winner’s ...

Grieving Westbury family mourns loss of young man caught in the crossfire of gang violence

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

A deadly shooting in Westbury, Johannesburg, left five wounded and claimed the lives of 19-year-old Reece and a mother of a toddler. The tragedy has reignited fears ...

R16 Million fraud scandal rocks Emfuleni Municipality: Ghost vehicles exposed

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

More than R16 million in taxpayers’ money may have been wasted by Emfuleni Local Municipality after trucks and bakkies were allegedly paid for but never delivered, ...