ActionSA, DA call for probe into SANDF ‘defying’ Ramaphosa orders

SANDF soldiers. ActionSA and the Democratic Alliance are calling for an urgent investigation into reports that senior SANDF officials defied President Cyril Ramaphosa’s orders during naval drills in Simon’s Town.   The President had reportedly instructed that Iran be excluded from the exercises, but Iranian warships are said to have taken part.  Media Statement || Ministry of Defence and…

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N2 crash in the Eastern Cape claims 12 lives

Broken glass from a crash seen on the road. 1 minute Police have opened a culpable homicide docket after twelve people were killed in a collision between a minibus and a bakkie on the N2 outside Dutywa in the Eastern Cape. Authorities say three other people were injured in the crash which happened on Saturday…

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25-year-old N Cape man sentenced to 15 years for murder

A prisoner behind bars in a maximum-security prison. The Garies Regional Court in the Northern Cape has sentenced a 25-year-old man to 15 years imprisonment for the murder of a 39-year-old man in Klipfontein. Police spokesperson, Ivan Magerman, says the accused, Juandre Smith fatally stabbed the deceased last year with a screwdriver after an argument….

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Man City boss Guardiola says no regrets over contract extension

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola gestures during a match. 2 minutes Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has said he has no regrets after signing a two-year contract extension despite the club’s current struggles. Man City have just one win in six games across all competitions since the Spanish manager’s new contract was unveiled last month,…

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Broader economic outlook concerning: Economist

Workers at a clothing factory employed in South Africa. BankservAfrica’s latest data shows that South African salaries held steady in June, following three months of moderation. The average nominal take-home pay was R17,310 in June 2025, a marginal decline of just 0.1 % from the R17,325 recorded in May. Despite this slight dip, salaries remain significantly…

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