Edwin Sodi skirts attempted murder charges
The attempted murder case against businessman Edwin Sodi has been struck off the roll after complainants withdrew their statements.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: Here’s what happened on Day 14
On Day 14 of the Joshlin Smith trial, Lourentia Lombaard was grilled over inconsistencies in her confessions, with the defence challenging her credibility and timeline of events.
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SASSA deadline: What to do when Gold Cards stop working on 20 March 2025
SASSA Gold Cards will stop working at midnight as beneficiaries switch to PostBank Black Cards. Here’s what you need to know.
Crime
Doornfontein taxi rank a no-go zone after deadly shooting
A deadly shooting at the Doornfontein taxi rank in Johannesburg has left four people dead, with links to ongoing taxi violence in Gauteng.
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Ashwin Trikamjee dies: Cause of death, biography, reactions
Prominent religious leader and legal expert Ashwin Trikamjee has passed away at 79. Here’s what we know about his life and legacy.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: What to expect on Day 14, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
With each testimony shaping the direction of the case, Day 14 is expected to be another crucial day in court.
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Eskom implements Stage 2 loadshedding: Here are the latest updates
Eskom has announced Stage 2 loadshedding due to generation unit failures. Here’s what this means for consumers.
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Health Dept ban on cannabis-infused and hemp foods receives widespread backlash
Opposition parties and industry stakeholders have criticised the Health Department’s decision to ban cannabis-infused and hemp food products.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: Here’s what happened on Day 13
On Day 13 of the Joshlin Smith trial, intense cross-examination caused State witness Lourentia Lombaard to suffer a panic attack, leading to an abrupt adjournment.
Technology
Watch: The moment ‘Butch’ and ‘Suni’ touched down on Earth [video]
After nine months in space, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams safely returned to Earth. Here’s what happened.
Technology
MultiChoice confirms 2025 DStv prices: Here’s what you must know
MultiChoice has announced its DStv price increases for 2025, with adjustments across several packages. Here’s what subscribers can expect.
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Consumer inflation stabilised at 3.2% in February 2025: Here’s what this actually means
South Africa’s consumer inflation remained at 3.2% in February, with food and medical costs rising. Here’s what that means for consumers.
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EMPD officers shut down R21 over wages and ‘working conditions’
Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) officers have blocked major highways, protesting wage cuts and working conditions, leading to heavy traffic congestion.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: What to expect on Day 13, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
With tensions high and each testimony shaping the direction of the Joshlin Smith trial, Day 13 is set to be another crucial day in court.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: Here’s what happened on Day 12
On Day 12 of the Joshlin Smith trial, the defence challenged witness testimonies, grilling the protected witness and State’s key witness, Lourentia Lombaard, on inconsistencies in their statements.
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Taxpayers set to carry burden of Eskom debt with tariff hikes and new Bill
NERSA has approved a 12.74% electricity price increase for Eskom direct customers from April 2025, alongside a revised Eskom Debt Relief Amendment Bill to manage the utility’s financial burden.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: Here’s what happened on Day 11
On Day 11 of the Joshlin Smith trial, Kelly Smith’s sister made a shocking claim about Joshlin’s whereabouts, while a witness described a tense argument between Kelly and Jacquen the day before the child vanished.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: Kelly’s sister reveals ‘Joshlin was in Saldanha’ during frantic search
Kelly Smith’s sister, Mickeyla Daniels, testified that Kelly claimed Joshlin was in the informal settlement but that Saldanha was a ‘hotspot,’ adding to the contradictions in her statements.
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IPID gives Commissioner Mkhwanazi two days to respond to corruption allegations
IPID has launched an investigation into KZN Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi over allegations of interference in an arrest, giving him until 19 March to respond.
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Michael Lomas: Accused Eskom fraudster bail set to be determined today
The Johannesburg High Court will decide today whether former businessman Michael Lomas, accused in Eskom’s Kusile corruption case, will be granted bail.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: What to expect on Day 11, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
On Day 11, the Joshlin Smit trial is set to resume with Lombaard expected to complete her testimony.
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Bedfordview residents protest over widespread Joburg water outages
Bedfordview residents protest after going nine days without water, demanding answers from Rand Water amid ongoing supply issues across Johannesburg.
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Trump administration expels Ebrahim Rasool as SA ambassador to US
The US has expelled South Africa’s ambassador, Ebrahim Rasool, citing political tensions and diplomatic disagreements between Washington and Pretoria.
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Yolanda ‘Yallunder’ Nyembezi dies: Cause of death, biography, reactions
South African singer Yallunder has died at 30 after battling an illness. Here’s a look at her life, career, and reactions to her passing.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: Here’s what happened on Day 10
On Day 10 of the Joshlin Smith trial, State witness Lourentia Lombaard detailed a shocking account of how Kelly Smith allegedly sold her daughter to a sangoma.
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American Airlines clears the smoke on Denver Airport aircraft fire [video]
Passengers on an American Airlines flight evacuated after an engine fire broke out while taxiing at Denver International Airport.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: Lourentia Lombaard confirms Kelly Smith sold her child for R20,000
In shocking testimony, witness Lourentia Lombaard detailed how Kelly Smith allegedly sold her daughter Joshlin for R20,000 to a sangoma.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: What to expect on Day 10, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
The Joshlin Smith trial enters a crucial phase as State witness Lourentia Lombaard’s testimony is set to resume after shocking claims of premeditation emerged on Day 9.
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Happening today: Finance minister delivers budget to Parliament committees
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana faces a tough round of questioning from Parliament today as opposition parties challenge his budget, VAT hike, and government spending priorities.
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Chinese nationals arrested for running fake liquor factory in Westonaria
Police in Westonaria have raided a massive fake liquor factory, arresting nine people, including two Taiwanese nationals, for manufacturing counterfeit alcohol and exploiting undocumented workers.