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Defence minister Thandi Modise says she has received a request by her predecessor, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, for the department to assist her with legal representation in her corruption case which she is considering

Defence minister considering Mapisa-Nqakula's request for legal assistance

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena said his team were tactically superior to Esperance Tunis in their 1-0 Caf Champions League first leg defeat in Tunis on Saturday night.

Are you guys happy to see Esperance park the bus?: Sundowns coach Mokwena to Tunisian media

Politics | Mashatile’s ex-lover applies for protection order.

Mashatile’s ex-lover applies for protection order Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s adviser, Keith Khoza, has become the victim of the raging war between his lawyer and his

News | Pastor Sithole arrested for sexual assault of congregant.

Pastor Sithole arrested for sexual assault of congregant Popular man of God, Isaac Sithole, of Oasis of Life Family Church, was arrested for sexual assault for allegedly fondling a female

Celebrity News | Domestic worker sues Pitso and wife for R5.7m over injuries at work.

Domestic worker sues Pitso and wife for R5.7m over injuries at work Africa’s best football coach Pitso Mosimane and his wife Moira Tlhagale are being sued for R5,7-million by their domestic

Celebrity News | Lebo M fights back, says wife is a cheat, fraudster.

Lebo M fights back, says wife is a cheat, fraudster Grammy award winner and Lion King producer Lebo M, born Lebohang Morake, has accused his estranged wife, Pretty Samuels, of being a cheat

Sundowns send heartfelt farewell message to "Mashata" Mabuse

Sundowns send heartfelt farewell message to "Mashata" Mabuse Mamelodi Sundowns have expressed their heartfelt condolences to the family of popular MC, comedian, and DJ Peter ‘Mashata’ Mabuse

Transport minister Sindisiwe Chikunga has admitted the government could have “done things differently” with regards to the controversial e-tolls project.

Sorry about e-tolls, we could have done better: transport minister Sindisiwe Chikunga Transport minister Sindisiwe Chikunga has admitted the government could have “done things differently” with regards to the controversial e-tolls project, as she grudgi...

A police officer has been sentenced by the Welkom magistrate's court to 12 years' imprisonment for the 2018 r**e of a 29-year-old woman in Thabong, Welkom, in the Free State.

Free State cop jailed for 12 years for ra**ng ex-girlfriend A police officer has been sentenced by the Welkom magistrate's court to 12 years' imprisonment for the 2018 r**e of a 29-year-old woman in Thabong, Welkom, in the Free...

After-school or holiday classes wouldn’t be necessary if regular, scheduled time for teaching and learning were put to good use, writes Jonathan Jansen.

JONATHAN JANSEN | If time-wasting were in the curriculum, schools would excel at it After-school or holiday classes wouldn’t be necessary if regular, scheduled time for teaching and learning were put to good use

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has again effectively admitted there is nothing his team can do to catch up with runaway DStv Premiership leaders Mamelodi Sundowns this season.

‘We’re competing with a points machine’: Pirates coach Riveiro on Sundowns Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has again effectively admitted there is nothing his team can do to catch up with runaway DStv Premiership leaders Mamelodi Sundowns ...

Two Gauteng police officers charged with kidnapping and defeating the administration of justice were on Wednesday released by the Khutsong magistrate’s court on R5,000 bail.

Two Gauteng cops charged with kidnapping Two Gauteng police officers charged with kidnapping and defeating the administration of justice were on Wednesday released by the Khutsong magistrate’s court on R5,000...

SPONSORED: Heineken® has broken the tradition of its long-standing bottle design, which is the same in over 192 countries, to launch a refreshed design of the 650ml returnable bottle that is exclusive to Mzansi – a global first design. | Heineken

WATCH | Heineken unveils new returnable bottle design and community ‘green zones’ | News24 Heineken’s new returnable bottle, dubbed the star bottle, is part of the brand's move to a 65% returnable glass for its beer portfolio in 2024.

Twenty-six Western Cape schools have so far reported weather-related damage as a major storm continues to ravage much of the province, the Western Cape government reported on Monday.

Bad weather causes damage to 26 Western Cape schools as more rain expected Twenty-six Western Cape schools have so far reported weather-related damage as a major storm continues to ravage much of the province, the Western Cape government repo...

It’s the second highest speed since records began more than 10 years ago

Cape storm that has claimed one life clocked wind speed of 115 kmp/h

Tanzania football powerhouse Young Africans Sports Club have lodged a formal complaint with CAF, alleging that their elimination from the CAF Champions League quarterfinals by Mamelodi Sundowns in Pretoria on Friday smacked of match manipulation.

Tanzania’s Yanga SC claims match-fixing in loss against Mamelodi Sundowns | City Press Yanga want CAF to conduct a detailed review of the CAF Champions League quarterfinal match footage and VAR records.

The construction of only four of Kusile's six units has been completed. In total, they can generate 3200MW. When all six units are completed, this should increase to 4800MW. But after all this time and money spent, the power station is still limping.

More than R160 billion later Kusile still not faring well, even if Eskom says it is | City Press According to the report drawn up by international experts, several other infrastructures that serve all the units are also still out of order and this places serious limitations on how much power the station can generate.

Steve Motale, spokesperson for the PA, said they have identified the DA councillor who made the voice recording of Mckenzie.
Motale claimed the councillor tried to blackmail the PA and demanded R2 million not to make the recording public.

PA leader Gayton boasts of ANC coalition plans, and buying DA leaders' support | City Press ‘We have known for some time how McKenzie operates to lure our members’ - Zille.

Dumisani Mahlangu (29), from Vosman near eMalahleni in Mpumalanga, had his hands chopped off with a panga last Wednesday by people who accused him of attempting to steal a car battery. His attackers left him for dead, but this week in his parents’ home in the Kwa-Guqa township, he spoke about his ordeal.

Pastor chops off young man's hands as punishment for stealing | City Press “They might as well have killed my child,” said his father Johannes Mahlangu (66).

[IMPORTANT ARTICLE] ANC electoral committee chair Kgalema Motlanthe says the party will allow popular individuals in communities, who aren't currently party members, to contest elections on its ticket.

ANC will allow popular community leaders to contest elections on ANC ticket - Motlanthe | News24

The state of North West municipalities has been described as the worst in the country, with 86% of them listed among the 163 categorised as being in financial distress nationally.

Not a single municipality is stable in North West | Citypress

Fresh allegations have emerged of how Lindiwe Sisulu delayed the appointments of top executives on the Amatola Water Board because her “preferred candidates” did not make the cut, and a former CEO was purged for refusing to pay a company millions without following proper procurement processes.

Sisulu’s water wars | Citypress Former minister denies fresh allegations that she interfered with the appointment of executives at Amatola Water Board.

At least three political parties have signalled their intention to oppose the urgent application of the IEC to the Constitutional Court to delay local government elections until February.

Parties challenge IEC on poll delay | Citypress The IEC argues that Covid-19 herd immunity will not have been reached by the stipulated election date of October 27 and that elections will therefore not be free and fair.

North West Premier Job Mokgoro has left many guessing why he suddenly decided to place the most recent MEC he appointed (eight months ago) on special leave without giving any reasons for it.

North West rocked by power struggle | Citypress

We could not speak about The Dome without mentioning Cassper Nyovest and his mission to with a set so well imagined, a few people even likened parts of it during the Kanye West tour.

An ode to The Dome | Citypress The Ticketpro Dome announced that it will be closing its doors permanently in September.

We are hiring | City Press Digital Journalist - Fixed Term Contract

City Press has a vacancy for an experienced, digitally savvy newshound who knows their way around the political news landscape.

Media24 - We’re hiring! We are looking to fill the following vacancy - City Press Digital Journalist - Fixed Term Contract (Maternity)

The National Lotteries Commission and Ndobela Lamola Incorporated have moved to distance Justice Minister Ronald Lamola from several reports in a GroundUp investigation.

National Lotteries Commission: Lamola never worked on any reports during his time as director of law firm | News24

A 71-year-old traditional healer who stands accused of sexually assaulting five boys and ordered the r**e of a young girl has been denied bail by the Motherwell Magistrate's Court.

Traditional healer in court for sexually assaulting boys and ordering r**e of 13-year old girl | News24