LIVE | Senzo Meyiwa murder trial | 21 July 2025
Former Bafana Bafana captain Senzo Meyiwa’s murder trial under way in the High Court in Pretoria. Live page below:
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Mayibuye aims to reflect people’s mandate, youth’s voices
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Mahlathini Foundation helps Sekororo farmers grow organic crops
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Police fire rubber bullets at protesting Tembisa residents
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Solidarity blames FlySafair management for looming pilots’ strike
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Two gunned down in Mitchell’s Plain shooting
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Banyana edge out Senegal to set up a semifinal clash against Nigeria
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FlySafair pilots to go on strike on Monday
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