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Gauteng player becomes PowerBall millionaire with R32.7m jackpot win

Sisulu denies involvement in c
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Sisulu denies involvement in controversial R1 billion tourism proposal to Tottenham Hotspur

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Fashion and Beauty

Inside the latest 20-piece PUMA collection: Date, venues, prices and images

PowerBall payout
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Gauteng player becomes PowerBall millionaire with R32.7m jackpot win

Sisulu denies involvement in c
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Sisulu denies involvement in controversial R1 billion tourism proposal to Tottenham Hotspur

PUMA Keeping Score 8 sneakers and crop top
Fashion and Beauty

Inside the latest 20-piece PUMA collection: Date, venues, prices and images

Boksburg
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Boksburg Sergeant and three Constables arrested for assault and torture of foreign national

By Storm Simpson01-02-2023 13:27

IPID arrested four members of the Boksburg North Police on Wednesday for allegedly putting a man in a nine-day coma.

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Police foil shopping mall heist: Three suspects dead and two critical after shootout

By Storm Simpson01-02-2023 12:03

The suspects were allegedly involved in multiple shopping mall and courier robberies, as well as other serious violent crimes.

Newspapers
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Newspaper front pages from around the world, 01 February 2023

By Adamu Andrew Michael01-02-2023 11:25

We take a look at the stories and pictures that made the front pages of newspapers around the world on Wednesday 01 February 2023.

NSFAS
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LOOK: NSFAS goes modern with new bank accounts for student allowances

By Storm Simpson01-02-2023 08:29

NSFAS-funded students will receive virtual or physical cards for bank transactions, said Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande.

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Justice Served: Philip April gets life for premeditated murder of Allison Plaatjies

By Storm Simpson31-01-2023 21:18

April initially pleaded guilty to murder. The State rejected his watered-down version of events and proved he planned to murder his ex-girlfriend in 2019.

Flavio Hlabangwane
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Soweto ‘body parts in fridge’ killer Flavio Hlabangwane found guilty of premeditated murder

By Storm Simpson31-01-2023 16:18

Hlabangwane confessed to killing his girlfriend and cousin, Tshepane Pitse, earlier this week. He searched ‘ how to kill someone’ on the internet before committing the crime.

SASSA R350 grant Post Office
News

SASSA issues reminder on February social grant payment dates: Payments start Thursday

By Storm Simpson31-01-2023 15:01

The Post Office still pays all grants except the R350. Affected beneficiaries can withdraw the money at retail partners or choose direct deposit.

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Act now to prevent future water restrictions, Cape Town urges residents to reduce consumption

By Storm Simpson31-01-2023 13:25

Cape Town is urging residents and businesses to reduce their water consumption. The dams are currently at 62% capacity, nearly 25% lower than the same time last year.

SANDF Mozambique ISIS soldiers
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Deployment of 2700 soldiers to guard Eskom until March to cost R200m

By Storm Simpson31-01-2023 10:35

‘When the SANDF is employed in cooperation with the SAPS, SANDF members have the same powers and authority as the SAPS, excluding the investigation of crime,’ said the Defence Department.

Newspapers
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Newspaper front pages from around the world, 31 January 2023

By Adamu Andrew Michael31-01-2023 09:10

We take a look at the stories and pictures that made the front pages of newspapers around the world on Tuesday 31 January 2023.

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LOOK: Police seize illicit cigarettes worth R12 million, six arrested

By Storm Simpson31-01-2023 08:14

The suspects were caught red-handed while moving the illicit cigarettes from a gas tanker to two cargo trucks in Toitskraal.

ANC
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ANC musical chairs: Two MPs resign and Zikalala set for national government

By Storm Simpson30-01-2023 22:28

The shuffle in the ANC continues with resignations and redeployments announced on Monday. The President is expected to change his cabinet soon.

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ANC leaning towards another national State of Disaster to tackle load shedding crisis

By Storm Simpson30-01-2023 21:27

‘There was talk about a declaration of a national state of disaster like what we did when we faced COVID-19, and there is broad agreement we should move in that direction,’ said Ramaphosa.

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West Rand officer accused of killing bouncer held in Kagiso police station

By Storm Simpson30-01-2023 17:10

‘He allegedly killed a bouncer who tried to intervene during an altercation with his ex-girlfriend who was a patron at one of the local pubs,’ said IPID.

Zuma summons Judge Koen
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Judge Piet Koen recuses himself from Jacob Zuma Arms Deal trial

By Storm Simpson30-01-2023 14:58

‘I have come to the conclusion, and it was not an easy decision, that I have to recuse myself from the trial,’ said Judge Piet Koen on Monday.

Limpopo policewoman IPID
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Case against Limpopo policewoman accused of raping her son on camera postponed

By Storm Simpson30-01-2023 13:48

The accused is being detained at the Dennilton Police Station until her bail application next week, said IPID.

Vusi Ma R5
News

EFF condemns murder of Bacardi hitmaker Vusi Ma R5

By Storm Simpson30-01-2023 11:25

‘The music industry today is awoken to yet another senseless murder, which continues to robe South Africa of its homegrown music producers,’ said the EFF.

EFF to lead a national shutdow
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EFF to lead a national shutdown in March

By Keliah Daniels30-01-2023 11:00

EFF leader Malema made the announcement at a press conference, saying that it would make the Zuma Must Fall protest look like “Micky Mouse”.

Newspapers
News

Newspaper front pages from around the world, 30 January 2023

By Adamu Andrew Michael30-01-2023 10:45

We take a look at the stories and pictures that made the front pages of newspapers around the world on Monday 30 January 2023.

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News

Electricity crisis: Western Cape Government allocates R88m to tackle load shedding impact on service delivery

By Storm Simpson30-01-2023 09:50

‘We cannot allow our citizens to suffer any further. We must act to urgently stabilise municipal services,’ said the Western Cape Premier.

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Bouncer killed after stopping policeman’s alleged assault of his ex-girlfriend

By Storm Simpson30-01-2023 08:14

A bouncer was killed at the scene, and another sustained an injury to his knee. The officer fled the scene but was later found hiding near his home.

Free State Police Commissioner Port Edward Masemola Cele
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Eight killed in Gqeberha: Another week, another crime scene visit for Cele

By Storm Simpson30-01-2023 07:37

Cele and police commissioner, Fannie Masemola, will lead a delegation of experts to the mass shooting crime scene in Kwazakele, Gqeberha.

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Mass shooting at Eastern Cape birthday celebration leaves eight dead, three injured

By Storm Simpson30-01-2023 07:11

Two gunmen shot and killed eight people at a birthday celebration in Kwazakele, Eastern Cape on Sunday. No arrests have been made thus far.

Level 4 rain warning gauteng
Weather

LEVEL 4 rain warning for Gauteng: Heavy showers expected

By Storm Simpson29-01-2023 19:58

The weather service warns of the potential for heavy showers, especially from the early morning until late morning on Monday.

Eskom load shedding
News

Eskom: Continuous Stage 4 load shedding until further notice

By Storm Simpson29-01-2023 19:39

On Sunday evening, Eskom announced Stage 4 load shedding would be implemented continuously until further notice.

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