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Caught with illegal arms, ammo, in Eastern Cape villageÂ
A man has been found in possession of prohibited firearms and ammunition in the troubled area of Majola in Port St Johns, Eastern Cape.
Taxi drivers bring peace to Lower Crossroads
Lower Crossroads residents experienced a much-needed respite over the weekend, thanks to the actions of taxi drivers at the Nyanga taxi rank.
Police car nicked under cops’ noses
A thief stole a marked Tshwane Metro Police car and drove off towards Verena on Monday.
Bake for the wake to make a killing at funeralsÂ
Lungisa Valeni, tired of waiting for government job opportunities, started baking pot bread (umbhako) to make a living.
Scrolla.Africa’s Premier League disappointments
In a season where there were several losers to choose from, Scrolla.Africa lists the biggest disappointments across the Premier League.
Mourners for hire!
Are you short of a few mourners for your funeral? Well, you can hire them — and you can pick the option you like!
Zulu Royals to bring power to the people
Zulu royal family members under the house of King Mpande are planning to produce their own electricity to assist the rural communities of Eshowe who are suffering from Eskom's load shedding.
SA paves the way for Putin
The road for Russian President Vladimir Putin to come to South Africa appeared to be paved in gold this week, with International Relations Minister Naledi Pandor affirming diplomatic immunity to guests attending the BRICS summit.
Kwa-Thema residents torch municipal carsÂ
Frustrated residents of Kwa-Thema took to the streets on Tuesday to protest over the delay in the restoration of power.Â
Latest SA crime stats – nothing to smile about
Police Minister Bheki Cele presented the quarterly crime statistics for the fourth quarter of 2022/2023 on Tuesday, 30 May.
Ten ageing Eskom units collapse
South Africa returned to its new normal, Stage 6, as 10 generating units failed at various Eskom power plants.
Swaziland’s Bushfire: Music’s magnetic journey
If you want to witness the power music has over us, you only have to travel to Swaziland on Bushfire weekend to see how the world travels thousands of kilometres on connecting flight after connecting flight and through packed borders for a one-of-a-kind music event.