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The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial is continuing at the High Court in Pretoria on Monday. Police officers involved in investigations and the arrests are expected to take the stand again. LIVESTREAM:  

President Cyril Ramaphosa President Cyril Ramaphosa says that the 2025 Matric results released last week show the value of investment that government has made in education.   The President says the efforts made have ensured that all children regardless of their background and gender, have access to quality education.   Last week, the Matric Class of 2025…

FILE| Tebogo Mnisi, arrested in connection with the murder of two young women in Mamelodi, Pretoria. The case of a man arrested in connection with the murder of two young women in Mamelodi, east of Pretoria, is expected to resume on Monday at the Mamelodi Magistrate’s Court. 22-year-old Tshiamo Moramaga and her cousin, 21-year-old Baleseng…

Students at the entrance of Tshwane University of Technology, Soshanguve North Campus The Department of Higher Education has emphasised that a Bachelor’s pass in matric does not automatically guarantee a university spot and encourages prospective students to explore multiple options within the post-school education and training (PSET) system.   This as universities throughout the country…

Floodwaters at Tswinga Bridge in Limpopo following heavy rains. The search for the bakkie that was swept away while attempting to cross an overflowing bridge in Tswinga Village outside Thohoyandou continues this Monday morning. Emergency Services will continue with the search and rescue mission. This follows the incident in which three people were swept away…

FILE| Mthatha High Court in the Eastern Cape. The Lusikisiki massacre trial in the Eastern Cape is set to resume this Monday morning at the Mthatha High Court. This is in connection with the Ngobozana mass murder of 18 unarmed people, where 15 women, and two men and a 14-year-old boy were gunned down. Mzukisi…

A house destroyed by floods. The Mpumalanga government has welcomed the declaration of a national disaster due to the floods. According to the local authorities at least R2 billion is needed to repair the damage caused by the persistent rainfall. It is reported that more than 1 500 houses have been badly damaged in the province….

The late Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates captain, Senzo Meyiwa The High Court in Pretoria is expected to hear if the police officers who were present when Sifiso “Gwabini” Zungu alleges he was assaulted will take the stand as the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial resumes Monday morning.   Five men are on trial for the 2014 murder…