Missing children toll increases as Limpopo floods persists

[File image] Flooding after heavy rains. Two more children have been reported missing from Mashishimale village outside Phalaborwa in Limpopo. The two boys are suspected to have been swept away by an overflowing local river following recent floods. Police and the emergency services personnel are still searching. Mashishimale village is hardly accessible after a local…

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Former FIFA chief Blatter, Platini return to court

Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter. 2 minutes Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter and France soccer great Michel Platini are due to appear in court in Switzerland on Monday accused of fraud – 2-1/2 years after they were cleared. Both men, once among the most senior figures in global soccer, were acquitted in 2022 at a…

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Boks play down hype for French test

FILE | Boks’ players celebrate QF win against France at 2023 World Cup Springbok assistant coach Felix Jones tried hard not give South Africa’s next match on their end of year tour, against France, any more je ne sais quoi that it already has. The Boks are in Paris to face France in a rematch…

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Bentancur banned for seven games after racist remark about Son

Rodrigo Bentancur 1 minute Tottenham Hotspur’s Rodrigo Bentancur has been banned for seven matches after the Uruguayan made a racist remark about South Korean people when talking about teammate Son Heung-min during a television appearance, the Football Association said on Monday (November 18). The FA said in a statement the midfielder “acted in an improper…

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Commission hears about Shibiri, Matlala constant communication

Suspended SAPS Head of Organised Crime Richard Shibiri. The Madlanga Commission has heard how suspended Organised Crime Head, Major-General Richard Shibiri, was in consistent communication with attempted murder accused, Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, a week before his arrest. This is despite Shibiri previously testifying that his communication with Matlala was minimal. General Shibiri is currently facing…

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Gauteng traffic to heighten operations ahead of Easter long weekend

A JMPD vehicle is seen during a roadblock. 2 minutes Gauteng traffic authorities say law enforcement operations will be heightened across the province from today ahead of the Easter long weekend. This as the Easter season is characterised by high traffic volumes, with motorists driving to various holiday destinations. Traffic officers will conduct roadblocks on key roads to address speeding, drinking…

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Pension payment defaults amount to over R5 bln: FSCA

Person holds a piggybank 3 minutes The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has sounded the alarm on the social and economic consequences of overdue pension fund contributions. The FSCA says arrear contributions affect the retirement savings outcomes of 310 000 members. Outstanding contributions are sitting at R5.2 billion, of which R1.4 billion is owed by…

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