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Person engulfed in flames outside NY court where Trump trial under way, says CNN

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A person was covered in flames outside the New York court building where former President Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial is under way, CNN reported on Friday.

Captured fugitive in court for allegedly killing girlfriend and her son in 2022

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Lerato Sefekeri, who had been on the run since August 2022 after allegedly killing his girlfriend and her six-year-old son, appeared in the Protea magistrate’s court on Friday to face two counts of murder and arson.

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Defence minister considering Mapisa-Nqakula's request for legal assistance

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Defence minister Thandi Modise says she has received a request by her predecessor, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, for the department to assist her with legal representation in her corruption case which she is considering

Akani Simbine keeps his 100m crown as he reclaims old Mr Cool image

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Akani Simbine raised his arm in victory as he won his sixth national 100m crown at the South African championships in Pietermaritzburg on Friday, saying he had renewed his love for the sport by reclaiming his old Mr Cool moniker.

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Eight years for SAPS admin clerk who let culpable homicide docket vanish

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A former police administrative clerk was sentenced to an effective eight-year jail term for corruption by the Johannesburg specialised commercial crimes court on Friday

REVIEW | Questions of belonging in 'Othello' at the Baxter Theatre

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African languages come alive to tell the Shakespearean tale anew

Life imprisonment for man who raped girl, 12, in Alexandra

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A man who raped a 12-year-old in 2019 was sentenced by the Alexandra magistrate’s court to life imprisonment on Friday.

WATCH | 'She is the one': A love story that started inside a minibus ferrying commuters to work

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It is a love story that began when the two met in a minibus ferrying workers to Roodepoort from Bramfischerville in Soweto.

Full range of LDV vehicles is headed for South Africa

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Forming part of China's SAIC Motor, LDV announced on Friday its full range of passenger and commercial vehicles has received the green light for local introduction.

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General elections 2024

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From breaking news to hard-hitting analysis and multimedia content: we bring you everything you need to know about South Africa's general elections

Phupho, Liesl, Natasha Tahane: best & worst dressed SA Fashion Week party

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In what was the trickiest theme to stun in, local stars owned the night in an array of breathtaking designs

Three arrested for murders of Rand Water executive, bodyguard

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Police on Friday announced the arrest of three more suspects in connection with the murders of Rand Water executive Teboho Joala and his bodyguard.

Questions over postponed eThekwini meeting to discuss restructuring of council

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A full eThekwini council meeting to debate a restructuring of the council proposed by smaller parties has been postponed with no reason given.

Lions look to half-tonne Horn

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Francke Horn will play his 50th match for the Lions when they take on table-topping Leinster in a United Rugby Championship clash at Ellis Park on Saturday.

'He asked me to share the evidence against him': witness in Meyiwa case testifies about arrests

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One of the men accused of killing soccer star Senzo Meyiwa in 2014, Mthobisi Prince Mncube, asked to see the evidence against him during his arrest, a state witness told the Pretoria high court on Friday.

'They can just pay': Mkhwebane upbeat about gratuity case after public protector blamed for delays

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Former public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane says she is excited about her legal case over nonpayment of her gratuity by the office of the public protector after the Pretoria high court criticised the office for delays.

Three suspects arrested for stock theft in North West remanded

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Three suspects who allegedly stole 40 cattle at a farm near Delareyville in North West appeared in the Sannieshof magistrate’s court on Friday to face charges of stock theft.

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10 seven-seater 4x4 SUVs you can buy for under R1m

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There are many two-wheel drive cars on sale in South Africa with seven or more seats but these urban-based vehicles don’t have the ability to tackle challenging terrain.

Ekstein urges AmaZulu to replicate Cup display against Orlando Pirates

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In-form AmaZulu playmaker Hendrick Ekstein has vowed his team will make sure Orlando Pirates don't have it easy when the two sides battle it out in the DStv Premiership at Orlando Stadium on Saturday (5.30pm).

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EXPLAINER | How freezing embryos plays a crucial role in IVF

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Undermining use of frozen embryos in IVF would introduce many uncertainties, delays and possible additional expenses, according to fertility experts.

Nigerian air strike killed 33 villagers during Eid last week, witnesses say

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At least 33 people were killed in an airstrike on a village in Nigeria's northwestern Zamfara state last week, four residents and a traditional leader said, after a military operation targeting armed kidnapping gangs and their hideouts.

Stormers have much to lose against Ospreys

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The Stormers have more to lose than gain when they clash with the Ospreys on Saturday, says director of rugby John Dobson.

10 underrated enthusiast cars that are awesome to drive

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Enthusiast cars should be a hoot to boot and stir our petrol-laced senses with a blend of engaging handling and decent straight-line performance. Though many marques and models reside in this niche, we examine 10 fun-to-drive machines from…

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At least 29 injured as ferry from Italian G7 island hits dock in Naples

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At least 29 people were injured in Italy on Friday when a ferry carrying people from the island of Capri, currently hosting a Group of Seven foreign ministers meeting, collided with a quay in Naples.

Hyundai quits advertising on Elon Musk’s X

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In 2023 the US condemned Musk’s endorsement of what it called a ‘hideous’ anti-Semitic conspiracy theory on X.

Nigeria government halves central bank borrowing

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Nigeria has halved federal borrowing from the central bank, according to Finance Minister Wale Edun, as Africa's biggest economy works to curb monetary financing and shift to markets to plug revenue shortfalls.

Sundowns’ past five matches prepared them for Esperance: Hlompho Kekana

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Legendary Mamelodi Sundowns captain Hlompho Kekana says Downs will have used their close encounters in their games leading up to the Caf Champions League semifinal against Esperance de Tunis as preparation for a tough encounter.

42 victims of Easter bus crash in Limpopo identified

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Forty-two of the 45 victims of a horror bus crash just before Easter have been identified, the Limpopo health department said on Friday.

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Business travel picks up, bolstering outlook for US airlines

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US airlines have enjoyed a travel boom for the past three years, but until this past quarter, big-spending corporate travellers had been largely missing.

POLL | Can Pirates punish AmaZulu with four goals again?

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There is much anticipation for the Orlando Pirates game against AmaZulu in the battle for the DStv Premiership on Saturday as the last time the two sides met was an entertaining six-goal thriller.