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Two men arrested for illegal sand mining in Limpopo
The South African Police Service (SAPS) swooped on two suspects caught red-handed in a large-scale illegal sand mining operation in Mopani District in Limpopo on the evening of September 17. The bust, which occurred just before nightfall, was part of Operation Vala Umgodi, a joint effor
Gravy train: Workers who died years ago, were fired or retired from Prasa still on payroll - SIU moves in
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is probing more than 1,000 cases of ghost workers sucking monthly salaries from the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) without doing any work. In 2022, it was reported that about 1,159 ghost employees suddenly vanished from the Prasa payro
Popular Indian restaurant opens in Pretoria's Groenkloof Plaza
A restaurant inspired by the rich flavours of Indian cuisine has opened in Groenkloof Plaza, Pretoria. Founded by Paul Christie and Miki Milovanovic - the duo behind the Doppio Zero chain of restaurants - Modern Tailors: Ambassadors menu features a diverse array of dishes inspired by th
Elani Dekker and Waldemar Schultz are a marvel to watch in the murder mystery, 'Die Bloedhonde'
Die Bloedhonde is an Afrikaans murder mystery that is also funny and light-hearted. Saftas nominee Elani Dekker is cast as Katrien, who investigates a suspicious suicide while on an annual campout family vacation. A loner and the black sheep of her family, Katrien isnt comfortable with
Win after win for Tyla as she bags a major performance for an iconic lingerie brand
The singer-songwriter is on a roll, brushing off the haters from her shoulders after trending for a week due to her MTV Video Music Award moment and rejecting R B icon Usher's invitation to dance . Now, she is set to strut on the Victoria Secret Fashion Show runway for a performance. Af
Stellenbosch FC must be wary of DRC heavyweights in Kinshasa
Stellenbosch FC have a mountain to climb if they wish to qualify for the group stages of the CAF Confederation Cup, the second-tier competition of African club football. On Sunday, the Winelands upstarts will play AS Vita Club in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. The matc
South Africans are increasingly using crypto for payments, not just for investment
South Africans are increasingly using crypto to pay for goods and services, according to a new report by Luno, South Africas crypto investment app, and a licensed FSP. Christo de Wit, Lunos country manager for South Africa, says, One of the fundamental principles of money is its redeema
Jumbo Fed rate cut gives rand wings to breach R17.50 to dollar
The rand on Thursday breached the key R17.50 to the dollar mark after the US rate cut of 50 basis points (bps), which was greater-than-expected and the jumbo cut the market had been looking for. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) cut the federal funds target rate by 0.5% to to the
DA welcomes SUI probe into Gauteng Department of Human Settlement tender scandals, urges swift action
The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng has voiced satisfaction with President Cyril Ramaphosas decision of authorising the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to probe allegations of serious maladministration at the Gauteng Department of Human Settlements. This comes after Ramaphosa signe