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The Polish community in South Africa has paid tribute to the heroism and sacrifice of the pilots and crew of 31 and 34 squadrons of the South African Air Force who participated in the Warsaw Flights to bring much-needed supplies during the brief but fierce struggle to liberate the Polish capital

Six suspects have been killed in a shootout with the police in Germiston, east of Johannesburg. Police received a tip-off regarding a robbery that was going to take place in the Germiston CBD area. One suspect is under police guard in the hospital after sustaining serious gunsh

Two suspects have been killed in a shootout with police in Brackendowns, south of Johannesburg. Hawks spokesperson Katlego Mogale says the incident took place yesterday afternoon, following a multi-disciplinary police operation. Mogale says when police identified the suspects vehicle, the suspec

Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Thembi Simelane has apologised for taking a loan of around R575 000 from an accused VBS investment broker in 2016. The loan from Gundo Wealth Solutions which brokered investments on behalf of VBS Mutual Bank, was used to purchase a coffee

Deputy President Paul Mashatile says the Government of National Unity (GNU) has resolved to dedicate the next five years to actions that will advance three strategic priorities. Addressing delegates gathered at the annual Nedlac Summit underway in Sandton, Johannesburg, Mashatile says t

Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Thembi Simelane says she did not have an improper relationship with the contractor employed by the Polokwane municipality or received improper benefits. It emerged recently that Simelane received a R 575 000 loan from an accused VBS invest

The memorial service for praise poet, Bishop Jessica Mbangeni, will be held at the Market Theatre in Johannesburg today. The 47-year-old died on Saturday last week after a short illness. Mbangeni made an outstanding mark as a founding member of the Grammy Award-winning ensemble

The Johannesburg-based Ichikowitz Family Foundation survey has found that around 74% of the 1000 youth surveyed in South Africa believe the country is headed in the wrong direction. The foundation conducted the African Youth Survey 2024 among youngsters from all walks of life across 16

Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Zuko Godlimpi has praised the Competition Commission for intervening in several price-fixing cases that have cushioned consumers against high prices in the past 25 years. The Competition Commission and Tribunal is hosting the 18th Annual C

Ballistic expert Colonel Chris Mangena is expected back on the witness stand in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial in the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria this morning. Yesterday, the defence again alleged that Mangena removed an exhibit from the crime scene. Mangena linked the

Music Legend and producer Sello Chicco Twala says his son Longwe is not involved in the killing of Senzo Meyiwa . He says his son has never carried a firearm and his own gun has never been lost or gone missing. Chicco dismissed claims that his firearm was at the center of Meyiwas murder

Members of the Gauteng Provincial Legislature have honoured and celebrated Dr. Naledi Pandor and Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma f or their vital role in shaping South Africas democracy as well as their contributions to diplomatic affairs. They were honoured at a special sitting at the Selbo

The Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) in collaboration with the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has obtained a preservation order for items with a total value of around R6.5 million in a matter related to the National Lotteries Commission (NLC). The order was obtained from the High Court in

Former PRASA head of engineering, Daniel Mtimkulu who was convicted for fraud for faking his qualifications has been sentenced to an effective 15 years in prison. The HAWKS say as a result of the misrepresentation and fabricated CV, PRASA suffered prejudice in that his annual salary was

Music legend, Sello Chicco Twalas sons are expected to appear in the Randburg Magistrates Court, north of Johannesburg today. Sello and Longwe Twala were arrested after their father opened a case of robbery and theft against them at the Douglasdale Police Station. He has accuse

The South African Rugby Union has written to its New Zealand counterpart to formally apologise for a sequence of events that led to the end of the Haka being obscured during Saturdays Rugby Championship Test between the Springboks and the All Blacks at Ellis Park in Johannesburg. The cl

South African sprinter, Mpumelelo Mhlongo has won Team South Africas first medal at the Paralympic Games in Paris and its a gold. The 30-year-old from Johannesburg won the T44 100 metres at the Stade de France in a seasons best time of 11.12 seconds. He beat Cubas Yamel Luis Vi

The Springboks used their substitutes bench to perfection as Kwagga Smith and Grant Williams scored late to see the Boks beat the All Blacks 31-27 at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg in round three of the Rugby championship. A brace from Caleb Clarke and tries from Codie Taylor and Jo

Gauteng Traffic Police has warned motorists and other road users of expected traffic congestion and diversions in and around the Ellis Park precinct in Johannesburg ahead of the Springboks - All Blacks Test match this afternoon. Multi road closures are already in place. Traffic

Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie says this evening's test match between the Springboks and the All Blacks is a once-off landmark event to celebrate rugby's greatest rivalry. The match will kick off at 5 PM at Ellis Park in Johannesburg. Its a replay of last years World Cup final

Today marks exactly one year since a deadly inferno engulfed the Usindiso building in Marshalltown in the Johannesburg inner city. In the aftermath of the fire in which 76 people were killed and hundreds of others left homeless. It later emerged that the five-storey building wa

The Springboks are loathe to ever want to accept the tag of favourites going into a showdown, but against the All Blacks in round three of the Rugby Championship in Johannesburg on Saturday, they will be the odds-on favourites for the win. The New chapter in old rivalry between Springbo

Former President Jacob Zuma and the uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) political partys challenge of the South African Broadcasting Corporations (SABC) use of the term Government of National Unity or GNU has been struck for want of urgency in the Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg. The applicants,

The City of Johannesburg and various role players have gone out of their way to give the Ellis Park precinct a big makeover ahead of the Rugby Championship test match between the Springboks and bitter rivals New Zealand on Saturday. It was done at a cost of around R6 million and will ce

South African Rainbow Alliance (SARA) President, Colleen Makhubele has stepped down as party leader to join uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party. Makhubele once served as the speaker of the City of Johannesburg and was the only councillor that represented Congress of the People (COPE).