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'We're ready‚' says chair of state capture inquiry

Public hearings of the commission of inquiry into state capture will start on August 20.

Organised crime involved in train arson attacks‚ says Nzimande

Transport Minister Blade Nzimande says “elements of serious organised crime” are behind some of the arson attacks on trains in Cape Town.

‘Devil made me do it‚’ says rapist

Eight young women sat outside the A court at the high court in Durban on Thursday. They were strangers but they had one thing in common. They were all raped by the same man.

Cape Town's mobile breath-tester nets its first sozzled prey

“Five times over legal limit at 3pm in the afternoon...”

‘Why don't you want your own people to own their land?’ - Government slammed at land hearings

The queen of the Mzilikazi tribe has reaffirmed the royal family's position on land expropriation‚ saying the constitution must be amended so the land can be returned to its "rightful owners".

‘I will be president‚’ says Hlaudi Motsoeneng

Disgraced former SABC boss Hlaudi Motsoeneng has a brazen vision of his future: He will be South Africa’s president.

Sebastian Vettel puts mourning Ferrari ahead of Red Bull

Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel kept Red Bull off the top of the Hungarian Grand Prix practice timesheets on Friday with Formula One leader Lewis Hamilton only fifth fastest for Mercedes.

Mushin Ertugral commits to Ajax Cape Town in the First Division

Muhsin Ertugral will be staying at Ajax Cape Town‚ even after the club gave up their legal battle to avoid relegation and on Friday settled for a place in the National First Division.

Karyn White ready to share her R&B energy with SA fans

R&B and soul diva Karyn White, who is famous for hits such as I’d Rather Be Alone and Make Him Do Right, is in South Africa for a three-legged tour.

All smiles as Zulu king Zwelithini celebrates his 70th birthday

Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini was a picture of happiness and all smiles during his 70th birthday celebrations .

Micho hints Pirates might have a Brazilian flavour to serve up in 2018-19

Orlando Pirates’ coach Milutin 'Micho' Sredojevic has hinted that he club may yet have a Brazilian signing‚ or two‚ for the 2018-19 season.

Jordaan says World Cup showed youth wins‚ says he wants the same for Bafana

South African Football Association (Safa) president Danny Jordaan has said the message of the 2018 World Cup was that younger‚ rejuvenated teams succeed‚ and that he wants to see an emphasis on youth in Bafana Bafana.

Trial 'would just not be fair'‚ says upbeat Jacob Zuma

As if his court woes were not enough‚ former president Jacob Zuma was struggling with a bad bout of the flu.

Proteas' World Cup preparation will go up a gear in Dambulla

Among the many reasons why South Africa will want to play to their potential at the 2019 World Cup‚ add the fact that the tournament is likely to mark the end of several careers.

How to avoid and survive smash-and-grab attacks

Video footage of a smash-and-grab incident has ignited a furious debate about crime.

Out of the blue, TDK is so pretty in pink

The future is gqom. The future is female and her name is TDK Macassette.

When girls gotta do what girls gotta do

There's always a loaded dodgy dude

Mamelodi Sundowns 'have learnt from costly mistakes in Togo'

Mamelodi Sundowns defender Thapelo Morena says the Brazilians have worked hard on correcting the mistakes that cost them away against AS Togo-Port‚ and they are determined to get their Caf Champions League campaign back on track.

Trump pledge EU to become big importer of US gas met with skepticism

President Donald Trump said the European Union would soon become a "massive" importer of US natural gas, but some energy analysts expressed skepticism at such an outcome.

Graft charges will fall‚ says Zuma's legal team

Jacob Zuma's new legal team has told Judge Isaac Madondo that the former president will not stand trial for corruption and fraud.

IMF warns China against aggressive economic stimulus

China must resist taking aggressive stimulus steps as it navigates troubled economic waters as they could add to excessive debt levels leading to an "abrupt adjustment", the International Monetary Fund said Friday.

Uganda court clears way for Museveni to run for sixth term

A court in Uganda cleared the way for President Yoweri Museveni, 73, to run for a sixth term when it upheld on Thursday a constitutional change that scrapped presidential age limits

Capitec caned over 'free banking' claim

“Free” banking with Capitec actually cost Stephen Wall R64.75‚ and he wasn’t amused.

Sbahle on giving Khune a second chance: I was just waiting for him to beg me

They've been through the most and at one point decided to keep their relationship out of the public eye.

State Capture hearings to start in August: Zondo

The first hearings in the State Capture inquiry will be in August‚ while the first notices to implicated individuals will be sent out on Monday.

R3.2bn contract to upgrade Beitbridge border post

The Beitbridge border post will be upgraded to improve traffic movement between South Africa and Zimbabwe.

Nathi Mankayi explains why Iphupha Labantu is his happiest album

The soulful singer explained that his life changed and his new songs are filled with gratitude and love.

Trevor Noah responds to joke outrage: I’m not trying to hurt people

Trevor Noah has hit back at criticism over comments he made about Aboriginal women in 2013.

PIC staff want boss Matjila suspended to be free to speak out on corruption

PIC staff want to expose corruption but want CEO Dan Matjila and CFO Matshepo More suspended first.

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