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Sunday, June 8, 2025

ICYMI: Members of self-proclaimed Pastor Bushiri's church robbed at gunpoint

The Mpumalanga police said that about 10 Kamhlushwa branch members were gathered for the night vigil.

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Joburg Public Safety Department concerned at protests over lack of water

In a joint statement from Rand Water, Johannesburg Water, and the City of Ekurhuleni on Saturday, the entities said full pumping capacity had been restored in all its systems and was gradually filling the depleted reservoirs.

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Ramaphosa authorises SIU to investigate Rooiwal wastewater treatment works in Tshwane

The SIU spokesperson, Kaizer Kganyago, said the Rooiwal Wastewater Treatment Works' urgent renovation and Phase 1 upgrades are subject to investigation by the SIU under the authority of Proclamation R 138 of 2023.

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Combined memorial service of three deceased submariners to be held on Wednesday

The combined public memorial service will take place at the Wynberg Military Indoor Sport Centre Area Health Military Unit at 10 a. m.

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Limpopo man remanded in custody for alleged rape and kidnapping of teenager

Steven Thulare, who was charged with rape and kidnapping, appeared in court on Tuesday when the matter was postponed to September 26 for further investigations.

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Services suspended at Rissik Street Sars building after fire

The building caught fire on Wednesday afternoon, and all staff and taxpayers were immediately evacuated. No one incurred any serious injuries, according to Sars.

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Limpopo man sentenced to life for raping stepdaughter

The stepfather was declared unfit to possess a firearm, and his particulars were to be included in the National Register for Sexual Offences.

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Man, 27, arrested at his hideout for allegedly killing his girlfriend

The police said that on September 3, at around 10:40 pm, they received a complaint about a female victim who was stabbed in Ha-Magidi village and immediately proceeded to the scene.

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Amapiano star Kamo Mphela in the spotlight at Just Energy Transition Concert in Cape Town

The chamber said that the concert taking place on the eve of AEW celebrates music and energy, bringing together individuals from both sectors in an effort to promote sustainable development in Africa.

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DA Gauteng leader demands timelines on Premier Lesufi's Commission of Inquiry into the Joburg CBD fire

The DA said that in the past the Gauteng Provincial Government had established several commissions that had not yet yielded any positive results despite money being spent on them.

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DA in Gauteng urges parents to accept placement offers for grades 1 and 8 within 7 days

Today, the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) began the process of placement offers for grades 1 and 8 for the 2024 academic year.

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Joburg CBD fire: Salvation Army to assist fire victims

The Salvation Army expressed its deepest condolences for the tragic loss of life in the fire.

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Road Accident Fund fraudster sentenced to R100 000 fine

Msutwana, through his lawyers, lodged a claim of more than R2. 2 million with the RAF, claiming that he was involved in a motor vehicle accident where, as a pedestrian, on February 26, 2021.

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Former police official, 38, convicted for corruption

Mashinini is expected to pay a fine of R60 000 on a monthly instalment of R1000 until the whole amount is fully paid.

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Zimbabwean truck driver sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment for smuggling explosives into SA

The accused was convicted and sentenced by the Musina Regional Court today, Tuesday, August 22, 2023.

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SA deploys more firefighters in response to Canada’s plea for help

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment announced that a fourth group of 215 South African firefighters from the department’s Working on Fire Programme (WOF) are set to fly out to the province of British Columbia, Canada, on Friday.

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Two alleged police killers arrested

Constable Thango, 32, was fatally wounded during a robbery that took place at a liquor store in Vosloorus on July 21, 2023.

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Tsakane Secondary School schoolgirls’ suicides raises concerns as other learners tried to end their lives

A parent’s meeting will be facilitated on Sunday, August 27, 2023, to address this concerning behaviour at the school.

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Thuso Mbedu celebrated as face of L’Oréal Paris

Johannesburg - The appointment of actress Thuso Mbedu as the L’Oréal Paris ambassador and spokesperson for sub-Saharan Africa was celebrated at a star-studded event recently. The glamorous occasion was hosted at the Sandton Convention Centre, with prominent figures from the media and content creation industries in attendance for a “Parisian Black Tie” evening.

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Afrobeats is breaking big beyond West Africa

The digital music service said this cultural exportation is occurring as a result of the popularity of Afrobeats in mainstream international media.

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African designers on global platforms

Nathanaelle Hottois Galetlole, the creator and show director of Fashion Week Studio Inc. , said that they showcase African designers each year to promote their luxury status alongside that of foreign businesses.

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Limpopo police warn community against vigilantism after killing of man, 25

According to the police, the man was allegedly assaulted and burnt by an angry mob at around 4:30 p. m.

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Swift police response foiled a cash-in-transit robbery on Saturday

Five suspects were arrested and charged with conspiracy to commit armed robbery, possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition, and possession of hijacked vehicles.

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Suspect wanted for questioning relating to rape case in Khutsong

Carletonville FCS Unit has appealed to members of the public to assist with the whereabouts of the man in the picture.

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Resilient spirit of women in music inspires ‘Her Story’

To celebrate the resilient spirit of women in music, Mzansi Magic Music has announced its upcoming four-part docu-series Her Story, which celebrates the personal and musical journeys of four top South African female musicians.

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