Springbok Showdown: Preview, kick-off time and where to watch

Bok plays Bok on Saturday at Newlands, as the country’s best go up against each other in the first ever Springbok Showdown. The rugby season kicked off in style last weekend with four of South Africa’s top franchises on display, and the action continues with this unique exhibition match, which promises to serve up some […]

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Europa League group stage draw: Few glamour ties for EPL sides

The Europa League group stage draw has not given the Premier League side’s too many glamour ties to look forward to from 22 October. Jose Mourinho’s Tottenham Hotspur were handed a tricky Europa League group at the draw on Friday 2 October. Spurs will target progression from their group that includes Belgian Cup winners Royal […]

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SA records 1,761 COVID-19 cases, 43 more people die

SA records 1,761 COVID-19 cases, 43 more people die In the last 24-hour cycle, officials confirmed another 1,761 infections and 43 more COVID-19-related deaths. A professional healthcare worker wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) treats a patient in a tent dedicated to the treatment of possible COVID-19 coronavirus patients, while another cleans the ward at the […]

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Slain anti-gang unit detective Charl Kinnear to be buried today

Anti-gang unit officer, Charl Kinnear, was assassinated in front of his Bishop Lavis home just over two weeks ago. Charl Kinnear. Picture: Kevin Brandt/EWN CAPE TOWN – A detective that led the charge against organised crime in cape town will be laid to rest on Saturday. Anti-gang unit officer, Charl Kinnear, was assassinated in front […]

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Numsa threatens indefinite strike at Gautrain until demands met

The union has served the Bombela Operations Company (BOC), which manages the Gautrain, with a 48-hour strike notice. This comes after failed wage negotiations between the union and management. FILE: Picture: @Gautrain/Facebook.com. JOHANNESBURG – Trade union Numsa said that its members at the Gautrain would go on strike indefinitely until their demands are met. The […]

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After 10-year probe, State ready to proceed with criminal case against Panday

Durban businessman Thoshan Panday and his three co-accused are alleged to have manipulated police-related tenders during the 2010 Fifa Soccer World Cup and committed fraud worth R47 million against the police. Controversial Durban businessman Thoshan Panday (L) and Colonel Navin Madhoe (R) appearing in the Durban Magistrates Court on 2 October 2020 on various charges […]

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Lukhele resignation as Health HOD with immediate effect – Gauteng govt

Professor Mkhululi Lukhele is alleged to have failed to properly monitor COVID-19 personal protective equipment tenders. Gauteng Health Department’s Prof Mkhululi Lukhele at a media briefing on 23 May 2020. Picture: @GautengHealth/Twitter JOHANNESBURG – The Gauteng government said that the resignation of Health HOD, Professor Mkhululi Lukhele, was with immediate effect. He is alleged to […]

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CT cash-in-transit robber handed 12-year jail sentence

Tandumzi Mayoyo (29), from Kraaifontein, was sentenced in the Stellenbosch Regional Court this week. CAPE TOWN – A Cape Town cash-in-transit robber will spend an effective 12 years behind bars. Tandumzi Mayoyo (29), from Kraaifontein, was sentenced in the Stellenbosch Regional Court this week. He was arrested in connection with an incident in 2017 at […]

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NPA expects more arrests in FS asbestos case

The first seven people and five companies have been charged and granted bail and their assets are being seized by the Asset Forfeiture Unit. Seven suspects accused of multimillion rand tender corruption appeared in the Bloemfontein Magistrates Court on 2 October 2020. The accused, who face around 60 charges, are alleged to have fraudulently been […]

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