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Sunday, June 8, 2025

NPA granted a preservation order for vacant land valued at R3. 1 million

Malabi-Dzhangi said during the period, there was no tender process followed as the LTE was appointed on an emergency basis when, in effect, no such emergency existed.

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Nonhlanhla Ndlovu|Published

Boksburg gas leak: EFF conveys condolences to the families of the 17 people who died in Boksburg

According to EFF provincial chairperson Nkululeko Dunga, ‘While illegal mining should be condemned with no reservation, the role of capitalist mafias in the mining sector, their intentional refusal to rehabilitate the land and their participation in the illicit gold market, certainly cannot be ignored’.

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Nonhlanhla Ndlovu|Published

SANDF union reveals how VIP blue light assault victims were pushed off the road

The officers were caught on camera punching and stomping on a motorist and two passengers; one of them appeared to be unconscious.

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Ntombi Nkosi and Nonhlanhla Ndlovu|Published

Teamwork to heal a girl Wanga’s heart

Wanga's father, Takalani Khumeleni, said she has a big personality for such a small kid; she is their only child for the time being, and she amazes them every day.

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Nonhlanhla Ndlovu|Published

Ethiopian national gets life for rape of a 12-year-old

Mamothame said Defere’s conviction stemmed from an incident that occurred in Scotland, an informal community in Coligny, North West, where he ran a shop, in June 2021.

The Star News
Nonhlanhla Ndlovu|Published

NW Police Commissioner welcomes hefty sentences for two convicts

Tshepiso Mafoko was sentenced to life imprisonment and Tseko Maine got 20 years in jail, for an incident in which Aobakwe Kgosima was killed in October 2022.

The Star News
Nonhlanhla Ndlovu|Published

Dismay as contracts for 706 Limpopo nurses are terminated

This is in the midst of a gross shortage of nurses and other health-care workers in various facilities in the province.

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Nonhlanhla Ndlovu|Published

National School Sport Championship winter games return

Sporting codes will, among others, include football, netball, rugby, tennis, Kho-Kho, volleyball, jukskei, hockey, and chess.

The Star News
Nonhlanhla Ndlovu|Published

Nehawu outraged by Ramaphosa’s decision to increase remuneration for public office bearers

According to Nehawu spokesperson Lwazi Nkolonzi, this incomprehensible decision to enhance salary followed the advice of the Independent Commission for the salary of Public Office Bearers.

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Nonhlanhla Ndlovu|Published

Motorists urged to drive carefully after two separate accidents on N4 claim four lives, near Zeerust

Johannesburg - The North West MEC for the Department of Community Safety and Transport Management, Sello Lehari, sent his deepest condolences to the families of the four people who lost their lives in two different accidents on the N4 near Zeerust on Saturday and Sunday, respectively. According to Lehari, on Sunday afternoon at 5.

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Nonhlanhla Ndlovu|Published

Hawks arrest alleged rhino horn thief

According to Lieutenant Tinyiko Mathebula, his arrest follows an investigation into a break-in at the North West Parks Board in the early hours of June 26, 2023, where 51 rhino horns were allegedly stolen.

The Star News
Nonhlanhla Ndlovu|Published

Call to clamp down on illegal initiation schools

This follows the arrest of three suspects aged between 24 and 30, as well as the rescue of over 40 young initiates.

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Nonhlanhla Ndlovu|Published

PSA urges Limpopo Health MEC to stop 24-hour service at non-compliant clinics

The PSA has learned that pressure from some communities resulted in the restoration of 24-hour services at most clinics without due diligence.

The Star News
Nonhlanhla Ndlovu|Published

More officers to be deployed to stations and forensic science labs

These members form part of the cohort of 10 000 police officers that have already been deployed to stations since December 2022.

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Nonhlanhla Ndlovu|Published

FNB and MTN collaboration to accelerate access to telco and internet services

FNB Connect already offers an extensive array of innovative services that are accessible through FNB’s trusted digital platform, and the addition of MTN as a network partner allows customers to enjoy the best of both worlds in network quality.

The Star News
Nonhlanhla Ndlovu|Published

LOOK: Gauteng police recovered over 900 unlicensed firearms

SAPS in Gauteng says about 370 suspects were arrested for possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition.

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Nonhlanhla Ndlovu|Published

The Transformation Alliance calls for government to implement the Climate Action Plan and review disaster management plan

On Tuesday, social media users shared footage and photographs of families affected by a tornado that passed through Phoenix and Inanda in Durban.

The Star News
Nonhlanhla Ndlovu|Published

No end in sight for e-tolls in Gauteng, says DA

Nel added that inevitably, funds would be taken away from other departments, and service delivery in the province would continue to suffer.

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Nonhlanhla Ndlovu|Published

Groundbreaking study on human trafficking in South Africa

New study goes ‘beyond anything ever written in its exploration of the various forms of trafficking’.

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Nonhlanhla Ndlovu|Published

Safety checklist for people travelling this school holiday

Johannesburg - South Africa's road mortality rate was classified as a “national tragedy” in 2021, with the country's roadways being judged to be among the most deadly in the world. Despite significant efforts in numerous provinces to reduce the annual accident rate, a number of dates on the calendar continue to be notoriously connected with large surges in road accidents and fatalities.

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Nonhlanhla Ndlovu|Published

Recognising the signs of depression in men

According to Murray Hewlett, CEO of Affinity Health, one critical aspect of men's health is mental well-being, particularly the recognition and understanding of depression.

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Nonhlanhla Ndlovu|Published

Suspects arrested for online scamming and robberies

According to Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi, the operation began on June 22 when the team saw and tracked a man who was discovered at a bank withdrawing money from the victim's account; the victim was also rescued from a gang of nine men.

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Nonhlanhla Ndlovu|Published

Rand Water and the Water Research Commission to co-host the African Water and Sanitation Association summit

The event will serve as an opportunity for members to demonstrate their capabilities, efficiencies, and willingness to share experiences and knowledge, to add wisdom to the water secto

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Nonhlanhla Ndlovu|Published

Graduate an inspiration to youngsters in chemistry field

Kagiso Komane, from Kgobokwane near Dennilton in Limpopo, received his applied sciences master’s degree in chemistry from Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) in 2022, despite the odds being heavily stacked against him.

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Nonhlanhla Ndlovu|Published

Operation Shanela yields more positive results with 277 held

Myburgh said Operation Shanela further led to 2 765 people, 1 678 vehicles and 56 premises being searched.

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Nonhlanhla Ndlovu|Published