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Private investigator says Gayton lied about hiring him for Joshlin Smith search
At the launch of the Joshlin Smith Foundation last Sunday, Gayton McKenzie told a packed hall in Saldanha, Western Cape, that he had appointed a private investigator to continue searching for the missing Joshlin Smith – but that investigator says he does not work for McKenzie.
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More than R630 million in grants vanish without a trace at ETDP Seta
The ETDP Seta has been plunged into a major financial crisis following audit findings that revealed nearly R650 million in unaccounted expenditure and widespread accounting irregularities.
LIV Golf stars grounded as permit delays hit private jets
Eight golfers’ private jets were forced to divert to Mexico after the department of transport failed to approve landing permits in time for this week’s LIV Golf tournament at Steyn City.
Mathipa murder accused soldiers skip jail, claiming they are ‘mentally ill’
At first, a collective stomach upset was cited as the reason six special forces soldiers could not report to jail. Now they are being treated for “mental illness”.
Military police probe R370m SANDF parade for fraud and corruption
The SA Military Police (SAMP) have begun an investigation into possible fraud, corruption and maladministration in the preparations for the lavish Armed Forces Day parade recently held in Thohoyandou in Limpopo.
McKenzie's dodgy Joshlin foundation board, Disneyland promises anger community
A newly launched foundation in memory of missing child Joshlin Smith is facing mounting criticism over its leadership, lack of community representation, and how funds are being prioritised.
Farm residents forced to choose between shebeens and water
Farm occupiers in North West have turned to the SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), alleging harassment, restricted access to basic services and growing pressure on their livelihoods after a landowner moved to shut down informal shebeens that many rely on for survival.
IDC accused of funding bias as black entrepreneur claims rejection while white rival gets R69m
Green Scooters founder Fezile Dlamini alleges the Industrial Development Corporation unfairly rejected his electric vehicle company’s funding applications over eight years while approving R69 million for a white-owned competitor.
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Analysis | Law enforcement ad hoc committee ends in noise, leaves questions dangling
Parliament’s ad hoc committee into the explosive allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has concluded its oral hearings. The focus has now shifted to compiling a report that could make recommendations against MPs and reform oversight on policing in South Africa.
WATCH | 30 years on, Eastern Cape villages still wait for running water
Villages in ward 35 of the King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality in the Qokolweni administrative area have not had tap water since promises were made in 1994. This is despite being only 15km from the OR Tambo District Municipality and the Mthatha CBD, where council chambers are located.
WATCH | Winning Women: Momo Matsunyane turns stages into battlegrounds for change
Theatre practitioner and storyteller Kgomotso “Momo” Matsunyane has mastered the art of turning her performances into vessels of change through her exploration of gender-sensitive topics that uncover the plight of women in the entertainment space.
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Trump-Netanyahu war on Iran: Who is the axis of evil now?
Preparing for war in 2003, George W Bush branded North Korea and Iraq the “axis of evil”. Maybe he should now add his own country and the current Israeli regime to that calculus as they lick the blood of their victims off their lips.
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NDIM LO | Growth? No, we’re just rearranging the vases while the flowers wilt
Some things do not need to be mourned like a fallen rose, but challenged like a garden that has stopped producing.The flowers of this nation deserve better.
Solly Msimanga | Premier Lesufi backs police devolution after sustained DA pressure
New SAPS powers would ensure that resources are allocated to the police stations that need them the most, particularly those that often rank high in the top 30 for various crimes.
Thuli Madonsela | It’s unity now or bust for SA
To stand the headwinds in the global ecosystem, exacerbated by the US-Israel war on Iran, South Africa cannot afford to be a divided house.
Tim Spirit | Clowns of African Football’s (CAF) boardroom blunder: A decision that shames the game
CAF’s decision to strip Senegal of their Afcon title and hand it to Morocco through a boardroom ruling is not just wrong, it’s a devastating blow to African football’s credibility that will echo for years to come.
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Sotheni breakthrough: Police deserve praise
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WATCH | Renault Kiger Turbo: A compact SUV that finally packs a punch
At last, those who griped about the slow response of the first-generation Renault Kiger have had their concerns addressed with the arrival of the updated turbocharged model.
Staying safe on TikTok: A guide for every user
For a platform with over 1 billion users worldwide, safety is a major priority.
REVIEW | Bonne Esperance – a blast from the hallowed past
Bonne Esperance, which translates to ‘Good Hope’, is a name that resonates deeply with the maritime history of Simon’s Town, a town that has long been a cornerstone of SA’s naval and trading history.
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WATCH | Broos caught in crossfire as Safa boycotts Bafana book launch over Jordaan-Ledwaba war
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Safa splits women’s premier league in two, to slash crippling travel costs
The Safa has split the 16-team Hollywoodbets Super League into two eight-team streams in a desperate bid to slash travel costs that have paralysed women’s football.
Luvo Manyonga’s comeback is guided by ancestors and grit, says Khotso Mokoena
After years lost to bans from the sport, long jump star Luvo Manyonga is back for South Africa in international competition, with athletics legend Khotso Mokoena predicting a powerful finish to his career.
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