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Mapisa-Nqakula requests legal representation from Defence Dept

Minister Thandi Modise has received a request from Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula for legal assistance.

19 Apr 2024, 20:13 [SAST]
Politics

SIU to investigate Water and Sanitation Dept maladministration claims

19 Apr 2024, 15:38 [SAST]
South Africa

SAPS recruitment process for 10 000 new officers finalised

19 Apr 2024, 14:45 [SAST]
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Mapisa-Nqakula requests legal representation from Defence Dept

19 April 2024, 8:13 PM

Ekurhuleni is the ground zero for the doomsday coalition: Steenhuisen

19 April 2024, 7:37 PM

Substation fire leaves Mooikloof in darkness

19 April 2024, 7:30 PM

We will emerge victorious in KZN: Ramaphosa

19 April 2024, 7:05 PM

Rand Water executive

Three arrested for January murder of Rand Water executive

19 April 2024, 6:48 PM

ATM to prioritise reducing crime if voted into power: Zungula

19 April 2024, 6:27 PM

Egyptian Foreign Minister says situation in Gaza is dire

19 April 2024, 6:12 PM

Govt aims to connect 5 mln households to internet in three years

19 April 2024, 6:00 PM

The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.

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Explosions have been heard in an Iranian city, which sources claim was an Israeli attack. But, Tehran has downplayed the incident, saying it has no intention to retaliate, in what appears to be a response aimed at preventing a full-scale war in the region. Sarah Coates has more from Tel Aviv.

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The 19th edition of the Ironman African Championships is back in Gqeberha this weekend. This year promises a bigger event with top-notch athletes such as Matt Trautman and Daniela Ryf, as well as a new running route. This triathlon, set to take place on Sunday, consists of a swim, a cycle, and a full marathon. It has been voted the second-best race course in the world by these athletes.

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As the battle for the control of Kwa Zulu-Nata after the May 29 polls intensifies, ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa says the governing party has the upper hand in the province. He was speaking to the media after a door-to-door campaign in Inanda just outside Durban. Several political parties including Action-SA, the EFF, the NFP, the IFP, and the Patriotic Alliance are taking their election campaign trail to KZN this weekend.

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised the extensions of the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to December. Ramaphosa said that 1 198 troops would remain on the ground until 20 December. This will come at a cost of over R805 million. Ramaphosa also informed the legislature of the extension of the deployment of 200 soldiers to SADC's maritime security strategy to counter the threat of piracy and other illegal activity along the Indian Ocean. This mission has been extended to the end of March next year at a cost of R35 million. To unpack this we're joined by Defence Analyst Dean Wingrin.

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SOUTH AFRICA

Substation fire leaves Mooikloof in darkness

19 April 2024, 7:30 PM

Residents are frustrated and worried they may spend the weekend without electricity,

Rand Water executive

Three arrested for January murder of Rand Water executive

19 April 2024, 6:48 PM

Three suspects have been arrested by police in connection with the murders of Rand Water executive.

Govt aims to connect 5 mln households to internet in three years

19 April 2024, 6:00 PM

Mashatile says government intends to provide internet connection to more households.

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POLITICS

Mapisa-Nqakula requests legal representation from Defence Dept

19 April 2024, 8:13 PM

Ekurhuleni is the ground zero for the doomsday coalition: Steenhuisen

19 April 2024, 7:37 PM

We will emerge victorious in KZN: Ramaphosa

19 April 2024, 7:05 PM

ATM to prioritise reducing crime if voted into power: Zungula

19 April 2024, 6:27 PM

BUSINESS

load shedding

Joburg makes big step to combat load shedding: City Power

19 April 2024, 3:14 PM

Pakistan Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb at the IMF and World Bank’s 2024 annual Spring Meetings.

Pakistan aims to agree outline of new IMF loan in May

19 April 2024, 8:26 AM

27 Post Office branches closed in Limpopo

18 April 2024, 8:44 PM

SPORT

McKeown breaks Australian all-comers record in 50 metres backstroke

19 April 2024, 4:54 PM

Bumper soccer weekend for local supporters

19 April 2024, 4:03 PM

City must use Champions League pain to win League and FA Cup: Walker

19 April 2024, 3:00 PM

AFRICA

Egyptian Foreign Minister says situation in Gaza is dire

19 April 2024, 6:12 PM

Zimbabwe expects IMF programme in second half of year: Minister

19 April 2024, 4:34 PM

Nigerian court adjourns Binance

Nigerian court adjourns Binance and executives’ tax evasion trial

19 April 2024, 3:41 PM

West Africa’s deadly heat warns of climate change-driven scorchers

19 April 2024, 6:44 AM

WORLD NEWS

Rishi Sunak

Not right for me to speculate on reports of attack in Iran: Sunak

19 April 2024, 12:10 PM

Tehran plays down reported Israeli attacks, signals no retaliation

19 April 2024, 11:08 AM

Airlines scramble to change routes after Israeli attack on Iran

19 April 2024, 8:07 AM

A police officer and residents inspect the remains of a rocket booster that, according to Israeli authorities critically injured a 7-year-old girl, after Iran launched drones

Israeli missiles hit site in Iran: Reports

19 April 2024, 5:46 AM

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