A new witness to testify at Madlanga Commission of Inquiry

FILE| Commissioners of the Madlanga Inquiry at the inquiry’s sitting in Pretoria. The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry is expected to conclude the week with a new witness who will testify on alleged corruption in the City of Tshwane. Allegations of corruption related to a multi-million-rand tender have been brought against the City. Three security companies…

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IMF warns of subdued global growth amid Middle East tensions

International Monetary Fund (IMF) logo is seen outside the headquarters building in Washington, US. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects subdued global economic growth resulting from the war in the Middle East which has pushed up oil and energy prices. As the multilateral financier prepares to host ministers and central banks for the annual IMF…

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Banyana Banyana gear up for two friendlies ahead of Wafcon

Banyana Banyana training ahead of the two international friendly matches. South Africa’s national women’s soccer team is back in camp in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal this week, gearing up for the two international friendly matches against Algeria, as part of their preparations for the CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations starting in July. The conditions in Durban…

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Ten suspected illegal miners arrested in Pilgrim’s Rest

Phendukas used for illegal mining are pictured during Operation Operation Vala Umgodi in Mpumalanga. Ten suspected illegal miners have been arrested in Pilgrim’s Rest in Mpumalanga during the police’s Operation Vala Umgodi. Police spokesperson Mavela Masondo says all the suspects are illegal immigrants. The group was found in possession of gold bearing material and tools used…

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Two killed, two wounded in Ormonde shooting incident

Bullet fired from a handgun. Two people have been killed and two others wounded after a shooting incident in Ormonde, south of Johannesburg, this afternoon. Gauteng Police spokesperson, Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi, says police are investigating a case of murder and attempted murder following the incident. “According to information at hand, three vehicles with unknown number of…

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Atletico Madrid storm Camp Nou with 2-0 win over 10-man Barcelona

Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez celebrates scoring their first goal. Atletico Madrid took a firm grip on their Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday as goals from Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth earned a 2-0 first-leg victory over 10-man Barcelona at the Camp Nou. Barcelona dominated proceedings, but Atletico’s rock-solid defence combined ​with swift counter-attacks paid off…

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