6 h. ago ConCourt strikes down blanket ban on laptops in prison cells

The blanket ban on personal laptops in South African prisons has been declared unlawful.

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12 h. ago Minister criticises land choice for Thubalethu housing project in KZN

The land which is hilly is in Melmoth in northern KZN.

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13 h. ago GP traffic officers remain vigilant amid drop in Easter road deaths

GP recorded a significant reduction in road fatalities from 2024 to 2025.

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53 h. ago EFF hails court ruling suspending VAT hike as victory for the poor

EFF says VAT suspension by court protects poor South Africans and restores Parliament’s authority.

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60 h. ago Cape Town firefighter injured while battling Table Mountain blaze

198 households were evacuated yesterday from Noordhoek Manor amid the ongoing fire.

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63 h. ago Mantashe calls for unity among different races in the country

The Acting President urged South Africans to reject racial divisions.

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3 d. ago Driving Licence Woes Persist As SA’s Only Card Printing Machine Remains Offline

South Africa continues to face delays in the production of driving licence cards following the breakdown of the country’s only functional card printing machine. The Department of Transport has been issuing temporary driving licences in the meantime, as the outdated backup machine currently in use is slow and frequently malfunctions. According to the department, the… Read More »Driving Licence Woes Persist As SA’s Only Card Printing Machine Remains Offline The post Driving Licence Woes Persist As SA’s Only Card Printing Machine Remains Offline first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 d. ago Sarr And Eze Send Palace Soaring Past Villa Into FA Cup Final

Crystal Palace outplayed Aston Villa as they soared into the FA Cup final for only the third time with two brilliant goals by Ismaila Sarr and a stunner by Eberechi Eze sealing a 3-0 victory in an entertaining clash at Wembley on Saturday. Palace’s fans, dreaming of a first major trophy in the south London… Read More »Sarr And Eze Send Palace Soaring Past Villa Into FA Cup Final The post Sarr And Eze Send Palace Soaring Past Villa Into FA Cup Final first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 d. ago Shivambu says no true freedom without basic services for all

Floyd Shivambu says Freedom Day means little while many South Africans lack basic services.

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3 d. ago Dignity was restored to South Africans in April 1994: Mantashe

Mantashe delivered the keynote address at the National Freedom Day celebration in Mpumalanga.

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3 d. ago Freedom Day to reflect on SA’s progress after 31 years of democracy 

Freedom Day is a day South Africa celebrates its first post-apartheid election.

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4 d. ago Two men arrested for brutal murder of Mahikeng woman Motlalepule Kau

Police arrest two men after body of missing woman, Motlalepule Kau, found in shallow grave.

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4 d. ago Flood victims in Umlazi given hotel accommodation after heavy rains

MEC Sboniso Duma says these victims will be housed in a hotel in the eThekwini CBD.

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4 d. ago Mamelodi Sundowns To Meet Pyramids In African Champions League Final

A last-gasp own goal gave Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa an upset result over holders Al Ahly on Friday and a place against another Egyptian club, Pyramids, in next month’s African Champions League final. Al Ahly defender Yasser Ibrahim turned the ball into his own net in stoppage time at the end of a semi-final… Read More »Mamelodi Sundowns To Meet Pyramids In African Champions League Final The post Mamelodi Sundowns To Meet Pyramids In African Champions League Final first appeared on iAfrica.

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5 d. ago US officials arrest Milwaukee judge for obstructing immigration

Dugan is charged with obstructing a proceeding and concealing an individual to prevent arrest

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5 d. ago Lamola: SA Strengthens Peace Push as Zelensky, Trump and Putin Engage Ramaphosa

Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola has reiterated South Africa’s commitment to diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict, highlighting the country’s role as a key mediator in global peace-building initiatives. Lamola’s remarks follow a series of high-level engagements by President Cyril Ramaphosa, including separate phone calls with US President Donald Trump… Read More »Lamola: SA Strengthens Peace Push as Zelensky, Trump and Putin Engage Ramaphosa The post Lamola: SA Strengthens Peace Push as Zelensky, Trump and Putin Engage Ramaphosa first appeared on iAfrica.

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5 d. ago Godongwana Tables Emergency Bill to Cancel VAT Hike, but Legal Questions Remain

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has introduced urgent legislation in Parliament to scrap the impending value-added tax (VAT) increase, set to take effect in just six days. However, the move has sparked legal uncertainty over whether it will be sufficient to halt the hike in time. In an unprecedented step, Godongwana has also withdrawn the two… Read More »Godongwana Tables Emergency Bill to Cancel VAT Hike, but Legal Questions Remain The post Godongwana Tables Emergency Bill to Cancel VAT Hike, but Legal Questions Remain first appeared on iAfrica.

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6 d. ago South Africa calls for peace talks as Zelenskyy seeks African support

President Zelenskyy is on an official working visit to South Africa

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8 d. ago Court Rules Apartheid Crimes Can Still Be Prosecuted, Declares No Expiry on Justice

In a landmark judgment, the Johannesburg High Court has ruled that apartheid-era crimes can still be prosecuted in South Africa, affirming that apartheid is a crime against humanity and not subject to any statute of limitations. The ruling comes in the case of Christiaan Siebert Rorich and Tlhomedi Ephraim Mfalapitsa, former apartheid Security Branch officers… Read More »Court Rules Apartheid Crimes Can Still Be Prosecuted, Declares No Expiry on Justice The post Court Rules Apartheid Crimes Can Still Be Prosecuted, Declares No Expiry on Justice first appeared on iAfrica.

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8 d. ago Expert Flags Political Undercurrents in Mashatile Shooting, Cites ANC Tensions and Delayed Disclosure

Criminal justice expert Professor Jéan Steyn has raised concerns about the timing and secrecy surrounding the reported shooting of Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s convoy, suggesting it may reflect deeper political tensions within the ANC. Steyn noted that the incident occurred shortly after the ANC National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting—timing he described as potentially significant. “The… Read More »Expert Flags Political Undercurrents in Mashatile Shooting, Cites ANC Tensions and Delayed Disclosure The post Expert Flags Political Undercurrents in Mashatile Shooting, Cites ANC Tensions and Delayed Disclosure first appeared on iAfrica.

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