New Zealand v England T20 series opener abandoned due to rain

General view inside the stadium. The opening game of New Zealand’s three-match Twenty20 series with England was abandoned due to heavy rain in Christchurch on Saturday with the hosts denied the opportunity to chase down a modest total for victory. Play was called off following a long delay after England’s innings, in which the tourists…

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Scourge of illegal mining remains a concern NW

[File image]: An illegal mining site North West Public safety MEC, Wessels Morweng says the issue of illegal mining remains a concern. Areas such as Tlhatlhaganyane and Masebudile villages are engulfed by illegal mining. Morweng called on police to intensify their operations in these areas. He said this during the launch of the Safer Festive…

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Police, INTERPOL still searching for missing businessman Boshoga

Kidnapped Pretoria entrepreneur and farmer, Jerry Boshoga’s disappearance has been linked to businessman Vusimusi ‘Cat’ Matlala The whereabouts of kidnapped Pretoria entrepreneur and farmer, Jerry Boshoga remain unknown, nearly a year after his abduction following a business meeting, in Centurion. His kidnappers initially demanded R60m,  later reducing it to R10m. RELATED VIDEO | Cutting Edge…

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Western Cape taxi routes reopened following 30-day closure

Western Cape Mobility Minister, Isaac Sileku says safety personnel will be assigned to monitor reopened taxi routes Western Cape Mobility Minister, Isaac Sileku says after careful consideration of the representations received, a second closure taxi routes notice will not be issued. The routes were shut down for 30 days last month, following widespread gun violence…

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IFP celebrates 50 years in Soweto

[File Image]: IFP supporters at an event. Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) Gauteng Chairperson Bonginkosi Dhlamini says the party is consolidating its support in Gauteng province ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections. Dhlamini was speaking at the Jabulani Amphitheater in Soweto where crowds have gathered to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the party under the…

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Manamela promises to prioritise student debt reduction

Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology, Buti Manamela. Higher Education Minister, Buti Manamela says government is prioritising the reduction of student debt and ensuring campus stability ahead of the 2026 academic year. Manamela made the remarks in Bloemfontein following the recent violent protests at the University of the Free State. He says the accumulation…

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