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Former Karoo Hoogland municipal manager slapped with prison sentence

Northern Cape teen sentenced for rape and brutal assault of two young boys

Staff Reporter|Published 3 hours ago

An 18-year-old Northern Cape man was sentenced to 15 years in prison for raping and assaulting two young boys, with the Upington Regional Court also imposing an ...

PA leader Sharifa Ferris elected deputy Speaker of Northern Cape legislature

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published 4 hours ago

PA provincial leader Sharifa Ferris was elected unopposed as the new deputy Speaker of the Northern Cape Provincial Legislature on Wednesday.

Sol Plaatje mayor Martha Bartlett is 'alive and well'

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published 4 hours ago

Sol Plaatje executive mayor Martha Bartlett is "very much alive", according to a statement released by the municipality on Wednesday, dismissing rumours of her supposed ...

Budget 2025: R266 billion will go towards crime-fighting, home affairs

Theolin Tembo|Published 5 hours ago

Of the R266,1bn in the 2025/26 Budget, R133. 4bn will go towards the police services, R60,8bn towards defence and state security, R58,1bn being allocated to law ...

Budget 2025: Social grants secured, R35. 2 billion for SRD grants set aside

Vernon Pillay|Published 5 hours ago

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana reveals significant increases in social grants for 2025/26, including adjustments to old age, disability, and child support grants, ...

Budget 2025: Minister Enoch Godongwana proposes incremental VAT increase over two years

Vernon Pillay|Published 5 hours ago

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana reveals plans for VAT increases and essential support measures for low-income households in the 2025 Budget Speech.

Budget 2025: Reforms to local governments' revenue generating services underway

Theolin Tembo|Published 5 hours ago

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced a significant R2,95 trillion allocation for provinces and municipalities, unveiling crucial reforms aimed at enhancing ...

Budget 2025: Government allocates R11bn for early retirement of 30,000 public employees

Siphelele Dludla|Published 5 hours ago

The National Treasury has allocated R11 billion to facilitate early retirement for 30,000 public servants over two years, aiming to reduce wage costs and rejuvenate ...

Budget 2025: Increased sin taxes on vaping, smoking and drinking

Vernon Pillay|Published 5 hours ago

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana unveils plans for increased taxation on tobacco and alcohol products in the 2025 Budget, including public consultations on a new ...

R. Kelly's shocking comeback: reviving the 'Residuals' remix challenge from behind bars

ZamaNdosi Cele|Published 6 hours ago

R. Kelly's unexpected contribution to the 'Residuals Remix Challenge' has sparked excitement and scepticism among fans, raising questions about his authenticity ...

Patrice Motsepe Secures Second Term as President of African Football

Reuters|Published 8 hours ago

Patrice Motsepe's unopposed re-election as CAF president marks a pivotal moment for African football, as Samuel Eto'o joins the executive committee, promising new ...

Piet Els murder and robbery accused to serve hefty sentences

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published 9 hours ago

The individuals convicted of the robbery and murder of Kimberley businessman Piet Els, 86, and the brutal attack on his 67-year-old partner will serve jail time ...

Budget 2025: Taxi industry seeks government subsidy boost

Simon Majadibodu|Published 9 hours ago

Santaco challenges Finance Minister ahead of the Budget Speech, revealing an industry crisis as taxi operators struggle with vehicle repossessions and mounting financial ...

Gary Player Predicts Tiger Woods' Struggles After Achilles Surgery

Michael Sherman|Published 9 hours ago

Gary Player expresses concern over Tiger Woods' ability to compete at The Masters after the golfer's recent Achilles surgery.

Joshlin Smith's teacher makes explosive claim about child's location

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published 9 hours ago

Joshlin Smith’s class teacher Edna Maart told the court that Joshlin Smith's mother Kelly claimed the missing child was taken to West Africa by boat.

RAF teeters on edge of financial collapse as debts mount

Banele Ginindza|Published 10 hours ago

South Africa's Road Accident Fund faces a R300 billion liability crisis. A dispute with the Auditor-General over accounting standards exacerbates the issue. Mounting ...

DA Criticises CSA for prioritising quotas over genuine player development

John Goliath|Published 10 hours ago

Democratic Alliance Slams CSA's Transformation Policies: Are Quotas Undermining South African Cricket?

Malema slams Ramaphosa for engaging Elon Musk outside diplomatic channels

Hope Ntanzi|Published 10 hours ago

In a heated National Assembly exchange, EFF leader Julius Malema launches a scathing attack on President Ramaphosa, claiming his unofficial engagement with Elon ...

Kate Hudson's on a winning streak as 'Running Point' scores a second season

Kamogelo Makhura|Published 10 hours ago

Kate Hudson returns as Isla Gordon in this hit basketball comedy series that's captured South African viewers, ranking as the second most-watched show on Netflix ...