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Penwell Dlamini is a news reporter for TimesLIVE.

Rhodes University vice-chancellor Dr Sizwe Mabizela with Prof Paul Maylam. Picture: SINO MAJANGAZA

'You can restart the process to rename Rhodes if you like': Vice-chancellor Mabizela

Prof Sizwe Mabizela said consultations had been held in the past and the decision was that the name should be retained

ANC supporters at FNB stadium in Johannesburg.

'We are free': FNB stadium packed for ANC's Siyanqoba rally

ANC supporters who packed the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday said they remained loyal to the ruling party because of what it had done in the past. They also believed it could still address the problems that South Africa faces.

Minister Ronald Lamola. File image

Gupta brothers arrested in India are not Ajay and Atul: Lamola

The Gupta brothers reported to have been arrested in India are not the ones the South African government has obtained warrants of arrest for.

Thousands of ANC supporter begin to gather at the FNB Stadium for the Siyanqoba rally.

Thousands of ANC supporters gather at FNB Stadium for Siyanqoba rally

Thousands of ANC supporters have started filling the FNB stadium in Johannesburg where the party is holding its Siyanqoba rally to conclude its election campaign.

Gauteng community safety MEC Faith Mazibuko speaks to residents in Olievenhoutbosch about crime issues in the area.

Arrest landlords who house undocumented people: Faith Mazibuko

Gauteng community safety MEC Faith Mazibuko has warned residents who have undocumented migrants that when police that when conduct raids they will arrest the tenant and the landlord.

The building in Vosloorus Ext 2 in which the attack on the Vision of God church congregants took place over the Easter weekend, leaving one person dead at the scene and two others critical in hospital.

Wounded pastor begged robbers to go after shooting, robbing congregants

Churches in Gauteng’s Ivory Park and Vosloorus were targeted in Easter weekend attacks, with two fatalities, five injured and two critical in hospital

The fires, which broke out in multiple wards, destroyed homes and belongings, prompting an urgent response from a number of stakeholders. File photo.

More than 700 people left homeless after Cape Town fires

A total of 339 shacks were destroyed and 759 people left homeless in four fires in Cape Town on Saturday night.

Rapper AKA was shot dead on February 10 in the popular Florida Road in Durban. One of the men accused of killing him received R800,000 a day after his murder.

R800k payment to AKA murder accused was 'purely for business purposes': Gcaba family

The Gcaba family says the money that was deposited into the bank account of one of the men accused of killing rapper Kiernan Forbes, commonly known as AKA, was "purely for business purposes" and had nothing to do with his murder.

Bosa leader Mmusi Maimane, Bishop Mosa Sono and ACDP leader Rev Kenneth Meshoe at the Grace Bible Church's Easter celebration in Orlando Stadium

Politicians visit mass Easter church service as build-up to 'unique' national election intensifies

Several politicians visited churches over the Easter weekend as the build-up to the "unique" general elections intensifies.

A rifle confiscated by Limpopo police during the arrest of five men suspected of rhino poaching.

Five men arrested for rhino poaching in Limpopo

Limpopo police have arrested five people suspected of being involved in rhino poaching and illegal trade of elephant tusks.

Traffic volumes are expected to peak again in the next few days.

More than 1,000 road users arrested, 900 vehicles impounded — RTMC

More than 1,000 road users have been arrested and 900 vehicles impounded by law enforcement officers in operations across the country over the weekend.

Police spokesperson Captain Sandra Janse van Rensburg said the incident took place at the Christian Revival Church in Buffelsfontein Road, Walmer, on Sunday evening

North West municipal official allegedly involved in accident which claims life of homeless man

North West police are investigating a case of culpable homicide allegedly involving a member of the mayoral committee in the Madibeng local municipality after a homeless man was knocked over and killed by a vehicle.

Paramedics had to respond to an accident scene involving three buses which were headed to the IFP rally in Durban. At least 36 people were injured in the crash.

Scores injured as three buses ferrying IFP supporters to manifesto launch involved in an accident

At least 36 people were injured when three buses ferrying people to the IFP's election manifesto launch in Durban were involved in an accident on the N2 near Gingindlovu in KwaZulu-Natal on Sunday morning.

The court handed down a hefty sentence to a 20-year-old man convicted of raping a young girl who was a neighbour. Stock photo.

Pastor arrested for allegedly trying to buy a car using fraudulent documents

Limpopo police have arrested a Groblersdal pastor who allegedly tried to use fraudulent documents to purchase a luxury vehicle.

Gauteng Cogta MEC Mzi Khumalo, finance MEC Jacob Mamabolo and City Power spokesperson Isaac Mangena  during the site inspection  tour to some of the plants that have been earmarked for upgrades in Johannesburg.

Gauteng to spend R4.1bn on highways as part of deal to end e-tolls

The Gauteng government will spend R4.1bn on maintaining its freeways over the next four years as part of the process to end e-tolling in the province by the end of March.