India eye T20 history, New Zealand hunt maiden World Cup

New Zealand’s Finn Allen and Rachin Ravindra celebrate after the match India’s bid to become the first team to retain the Twenty20 World Cup will collide ​with New Zealand’s quest for a maiden global white-ball crown when the finalists step on to the field at ‌the world’s largest cricket stadium on Sunday. The 20-team tournament…

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Madlanga Commission postpones Mkhwanazi’s testimony

Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi testifying at the Madlanga Commission. The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has postponed the testimony of suspended EMPD Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi to 23 March. The commission has heard that Mkhwanazi’s legal representative had only recently been appointed and requires more time to prepare for the proceedings. His…

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Two suspects killed in shootout with police in Inanda

A firearm found at the crime scene in Inanda. Two suspects have been killed in a shootout with police in Inanda, north of Durban. KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson Robert Netshiunda says the suspects were wanted for several cases of murder and attempted murder. “Two suspects who were wanted in connection with several cases of murder and…

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uThukela Municipality debt crisis due to poor governance: Hlabisa

Minister Hlabisa and other stakeholders at uThukela District Municipality Cooperative Governance Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa says the financial crisis facing the uThukela District Municipality, in KwaZulu-Natal poses a serious risk to staff salaries being paid, and services being delivered to residents. The uThukela District Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal has cited budget constraints as the reason for its…

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Ramaphosa to undertake state visit to Brazil

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa shake hands during a handover ceremony of SA’s G20 Presidency at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil on 19 November 2024. President Cyril Ramaphosa will undertake a state visit to Brazil this Monday and Tuesday on the invitation of…

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AfriForum hails Lekota as a steadfast decision maker

Late Congress of the People leader Mosiuoa Lekota addresses residents of Hammanskraal over poor living conditions in the area in this image captured on 25 March 2024. AfriForum has hailed the late Congress of the People (COPE) leader Mosiuoa Lekota as one of the few politicians who was willing to take an unpopular stance. The…

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Africa Digital Transformation Centre launched in Pretoria

Launch of the centre The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies in partnership with the International Telecommunications Union have launched the Africa Digital Transformation Centre in Pretoria. The centre, which will be situated at the Innovation Hub, aims to accelerate innovation, digital skills and entrepreneurship in the country and the region as a whole. Addressing…

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