Five arrested for house robbery and kidnapping in Umhlali

Handcuffs seen together with a gavel. 2 minutes Five suspects have been arrested for house robbery and kidnapping in Umhlali on the KwaZulu-Natal north coast late last night. The suspects allegedly broke into a home in Shakashead, within the Umhlali Policing Precinct, where they terrorized a family of three.  According to police, the armed suspects…

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Saul urges ANC unity ahead of local elections

Premier Zamani Saul cuts the cake at ANC 114th celebrations in the Northern Cape. Northern Cape Premier Zamani Saul has called on African National Congress (ANC) supporters and members to unite to ensure the party emerges victorious in the upcoming local government elections. He was the keynote speaker at the 114th ANC celebrations in Colesberg….

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JMPD to probe claims of drug syndicate infiltration

Illicit cigarettes and drugs confiscated by JMPD. Former Johannesburg Metro Police Department(JMPD) police chief and current advisor to the MMC for Public Safety in the City of Johannesburg, David Tembe, says the department will look into allegations that a drug syndicate operating in Gauteng has infiltrated the judiciary, SAPS and the Metro Police. These claims…

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European shares start 2026 by hitting record high

A man points at a computer screen showing stock information European shares hit a record high on Friday in the first trading session of 2026, after capping the previous year with stellar gains, as defence shares led the advances. By 0820 GMT, the pan-European index rose 0.4% as investors returned from New Year celebrations. The…

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‘CSOs need an enabling environment to thrive’

Arts, Sports and Culture ministry secretary Nicholas Moyo CIVIC society organisations (CSOs) need enabling policies to thrive and effectively partner government for development and collaboration on initiatives that address Africa’s pressing needs, Arts, Sports and Culture ministry secretary Nicholas Moyo has said. Moyo made these remarks while officially opening the African Philanthropy Network (APN) Assembly…

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Banyana Banyana beat Malawi 2-0 in COSAFA Cup

Banyana Banyana and Malawi players seen during a game at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane. Banyana Banyana have kicked off their 2026 COSAFA Women’s Championship Cup campaign on a winning note at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium Polokwane, Limpopo. After a tight first half, the hosts broke the resistance of Malawi’s Scorchers in the…

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