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Police in KwaZulu-Natal are investigating a case of murder after a female police officer was shot and killed by what is believed to be her boyfriend on Tuesday night.It is said that the deceased was on leave from work staying at the house of her boyfriend who is a constable in the Crime Intelligence Unit in Hammersdale when she was killed.The boyfriend was rushed to the hospital with an injury to his stomach, the cause of which is not yet clear. Although the cause is unknown, SAPS says domestic violence can occur. It is believed that the two had an…
John Steenhuisen (Photo: PHILL MAGAKOE / AFP)It could not be otherwise.John Steenhuisen simply had to be removed as minister of agriculture, say experts.André Duvenhage, political analyst, believes that Geordin Hill-Lewis, as the new federal leader of the DA, made a good, strategic move to request that Steenhuisen be removed as minister of agriculture, especially in the run-up to the municipal elections in November.Prof. Theo Neethling, political analyst, also says that Hill-Lewis actually had no other choice but to post Steenhuisen.Steenhuisen has become an albatross around the DA’s neck.Maroela Media reported earlier that Hill-Lewis had meanwhile offered Steenhuisen the position of…
London, United Kingdom – Activists who gained access to the widely condemned Great Israeli Real Estate Event in London have shared photos with Al Jazeera that show property in illegal settlements being marketed.The invite-only event held at Edgware United Synagogue was part of a roadshow promoting the sale of land and property in Israel, but in reality, these included homes in areas such as Givat Zeev and Tivuch Shelly in the occupied West Bank, as well as settlements in East Jerusalem.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list“Exciting new project just 10 minutes from Jerusalem!” read a leaflet advertising homes,…
THE speculation about the throne of Mathulini that was contested after the Prime Minister of KwaZulu-Natal, Mr. Thami Ntuli yesterday gave Prince Mazwendoda Luthuli a letter authorizing him to become King.This means that he is now officially the King of Mathulini after his father, King Pathisizwe Philbert Luthuli, abdicated a few months ago.After the king of this place bowed down, there was a lot of noise because there were some who came forward to oppose the appointment of Prince Mazwendoda as king after he was raised on the day of the king’s inauguration as his father’s successor.It is a country…
PUBG MOBILE, a global heavyweight in the mobile gaming space and one of the most widely played battle royale titles in the world, has released its Version 4.4 Update, bringing a major expansion that redefines gameplay through mythological world-building, improved combat systems, and deeper social and creative features for players across South Africa. Available until July 7, 2026, the update debuts Hero’s Crown, a new themed mode inspired by ancient Greek mythology. The experience reshapes familiar battlegrounds across Erangel, Livik, and Rondo, with transformed locations such as Yasnaya Polyana, Ruins, Ferry Pier, and Mylta now redesigned into immersive myth-themed combat…
South African households are under unprecedented pressure. Shaken by years of high inflation and interest rate hikes, local consumers are now facing a secondary crisis: an aggressive, industrial-scale wave of AI-augmented financial fraud. The urgency of the threat is laid bare in the latest consolidated annual banking crime metrics from SABRIC. Digital banking fraud incidents in South Africa skyrocketed by an astonishing 86% year-over-year, driving gross fraud losses up 74% to R1.888 billion. Crucially, banking apps have become the primary battleground, accounting for 65.3% of all reported incidents and costing R1.22 billion in losses. According to SABRIC, these cases almost exclusively involved criminals exploiting…
The modern workplace is undergoing rapid transformation as businesses continue adapting to evolving workforce expectations, hybrid work models, and increasingly digital operations. In 2026, organisations are recognising that employee experience extends far beyond salaries, office spaces, or traditional workplace benefits. Today’s employees interact with digital systems throughout nearly every aspect of their workday. From communication and collaboration to onboarding, workflow management, and knowledge sharing, workplace technology now plays a major role in shaping employee satisfaction, productivity, and engagement. As a result, businesses across industries are increasingly prioritising digital employee experience as a strategic operational priority. Organisations that create efficient, accessible,…
Chef Kriti Shetty turns flavour into feeling, weaving memory, culture, and emotion into every plate she creates. For Chef Kriti Shetty, food is more than sustenance—it’s a living language. Each ingredient carries history, each dish tells a story. In her kitchen, technique meets emotion, and precision becomes a form of expression. “Cooking is a dialogue,” she often says. “Every plate carries a memory, a piece of where you come from and what you feel.” That belief defines her philosophy: food, when created with intention, can transcend boundaries. It can connect people who don’t share a language, evoke nostalgia in strangers,…
Every year, millions of UK taxpayers overpay without even realising it — not because of mistakes, but because they fail to claim the allowances and reliefs that the system quietly provides. These “hidden” allowances are entirely legitimate, yet they remain overlooked by a large proportion of taxpayers, often resulting in hundreds or even thousands of pounds lost annually. Understanding these lesser-known opportunities is not only about saving money; it’s also about maximising your financial efficiency and taking full advantage of the incentives built into the UK tax system. Whether you’re employed, self-employed, retired, or managing investments, knowing where these hidden…
The popular light brown colour that adorns a large chunk of the Toyota Land Cruiser 70s sold in South Africa has been employed on the Toyota Gazoo Racing Hilux Ultimate T1+ for the upcoming South African Safari Rally that kicks off near Sun City on Sunday, 18 May.