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Warrant officer Vincent Mkhize recieved a suspended sentence for killing his son, whom he mistook for an intruder. Picture:

Cop gets suspended sentence for killing son mistaken as intruder

A KwaZulu-Natal police officer got a suspended sentence for accidentally shooting his son

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Community members participating in the March and March movement march through Mthwalume, KwaZulu-Natal, on July 9 2026. The demonstration formed part of a nationwide campaign calling for stronger action on illegal immigration, crime, unemployment and other socio-economic challenges facing South African communities. Picture:

Police appoints team to probe March and March Gauteng leader’s murder

Police have formed a multidisciplinary team to investigate the murder of March and March Gauteng leader, Andile Somgaxa

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The parcel was reportedly destined for the quarantine area accommodating members returning from the United Nations mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Marijuana parcel destined for SANDF quarantine area intercepted

The parcel was found to contain two packets of Doritos chips concealing two bags of the drug

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A 13-year-old girl was allegedly raped and impregnated by a 14-year-old relative living in the same household. Picture:

Boy, 14, allegedly rapes and impregnates relative, aged 13

Limpopo police confirm rape case has been transferred to the Makhado family violence, child protection and sexual offences unit for further investigation

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Melany Viljoen, a former star of 'Real Housewives of Pretoria', and her husband Peet, whose crowdfunding for legal fees has been shut down. File image

Crowdfunding for Peet Viljoen legal fees shut down twice

Back-a-Buddy says donors who have already donated will be refunded.

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The EMPD’s Julius Mkhwanazi has been implicated in the robbery by a witness at the Madlanga commission. Picture: GALLO IMAGES

Third suspect in court for alleged theft of precious stones worth R15m

Ipid sys third suspect handed herself over at the Edenvale Police Station on Monday, she will appear before the Johannesburg magistrate's court on Tuesday

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Co-commissioner Sesi Baloyi and commission chair Mbuyiseli Madlanga. Picture:

Madlanga commission witness asks to testify in private, fears for safety

The witness, who was subpoenaed to appear before the commission, is expected to give evidence about events relating to a drug bust

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Malawians who had been accommodated at a temporary shelter in Durban were recently relocated to Limpopo. File photo: SANDILE NDLOVU

Malawian man dies on bus en route to Beitbridge during repatriations from Limpopo

A 47-year-old Malawian being deported from South Africa died on Sunday after collapsing on a bus transporting deportees to the Beitbridge border post.

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Vusimusi 'Cat' Matlala was due to appear at the Madlanga commission of inquiry on Tuesday. Picture:

‘Cat’ Matlala’s Madlanga commission testimony set for delay

Alleged criminal cartel member Vusimusi ‘Cat’ Matlala will not appear in person at the Madlanga commission of inquiry as expected on Tuesday

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Parts of the country can expect cloudy and cold to very cold conditions over the next few days. Picture: Stock image:

Cold weather, rain and possible snow forecast for parts of the country

Significant wave heights of 4m-5m are expected along the Western and Eastern Cape coastlines

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The ticket was bought on February 5 2025 through the Absa banking app, using the quick pick selection method with a R600 wager.

Lotto winner claims R834,000 prize on final day after ignoring dozens of calls

A woman from the Western Cape narrowly avoided losing more than R834,000 in Lotto winnings after ignoring dozens of phone calls, arriving at an Ithuba office on the last day her ticket could legally be claimed.

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The United Africans Transformation party says several questions remain unanswered after President Cyril Ramaphosa’s message to the nation. File photo.

‘Hope is not enough’: UAT calls for concrete commitments from government

The United Africans Transformation (UAT) has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa and his administration to move beyond broad messages of optimism and provide clear, measurable commitments that South Africans can use to assess government…

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Border Management Authority commissioner Michael Masiapato.

Beitbridge border post remains the busiest land crossing during festive return phase

The Beitbridge border post remains the busiest land crossing, with more than 22,483 people processed on Saturday during the peak return phase of the festive season.

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Thirteen critically injured victims were transferred to Jubilee Hospital in Temba, Gauteng.

Two dead, nearly 50 hospitalised after lightning strike during festival in North West

Two people were killed when lightning struck a group of people on Saturday during the Di Trupa festival in Mathibestad village in North West on Saturday.

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Police say the two suspects face charges of common assault and are expected to appear in court soon.

WATCH | Two suspects arrested for assaulting security guard in East London

Two suspects have been arrested in connection with a viral video of a security guard being assaulted at eBuhlanti Marina Glen in East London.

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