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Steven Struwig was shot and killed shortly after he opened the door to his home. (Photo: Provided/GPF) Steven Struwig (69) was shot dead on a small holding on Kromdraai near Hammanskraal on Monday evening after three armed attackers first attacked his brother, Nico. Capt. Johan van Dyk, police spokesperson, says the police were called on Monday evening following a complaint of house robbery and murder on a small holding in Seringstraat, Kromdraai. Upon their arrival, officers came across Steven’s body. He suffered multiple gunshot wounds. According to Van Dyk, preliminary investigations indicate that three men gained access to the house…

THE DIRECTOR of Mphehli All Stars playing in the Safa KwaZulu-Natal Sasol League, Dumisani Thusi, admits that their failure in the national Play-Offs last season opened their eyes and that is why they saw the need to strengthen the squad for the 2026 season which started this weekend. The opening games of the 2026 season of the KZN Sasol League, which were supposed to be played on the weekend we are returning from, were not played because of the qualifying games for the teams that will play in the Engen Knockout Challenge. The All Stars were the provincial champions of…

Milford FC defender, Sifiso “Chicco” Mdluli, sees the two PSL Promotion Play-Offs they will play at home as the ones that will determine their goal of moving up to the Betway Premiership.Milford got off to a good start in the qualifiers defeating Cape Town City 1-0 last Tuesday, at Athlone Stadium, Cape Town. They will play against Magesi FC on Wednesday at 3 pm, at Mhlathuze Sports Complex, Richards Bay, and they will play the second round against City on Saturday, in Mhlathuze. They will wrap up their away match against Magesi on June 13 at the Seshego Stadium in…

SOUTH AFRICAN RUNNERS took part in the third leg of the Diamond League track and field series in Rabat, Morocco, at the weekend. The country was represented by five runners namely Sinesipho Dambile in 200m, Zakithi Nene in 400m, Marione Fourie in 100m, Tshepo Tshite in 1 500m, and Prudence Sekgodiso in 800m.Dambile was the one who scored the best, taking the third place in the distance of 200m with a time of 20.03 seconds.This runner finished third in the Diamond League, he just recovered from an injury that denied him the opportunity to run in the World Relay Championships…

“They dragged people out of their homes. Whether you’re here legally or illegally doesn’t matter – they say they don’t want any foreigners in the neighborhood.” (Photo: Rodger Bosch/AFP) Hundreds of foreign nationals fearing for their lives sought shelter in community halls on the south coast, after groups of residents reportedly went from house to house demanding they leave the country. Most of the refugees are citizens of Malawi and Mozambique. Many told AFP they fled their homes over the past weekend, spending nights in the mountains and forests, before reaching community centers in small towns. “They said: ‘You are…

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…