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A man convicted of raping and killing a woman in an incident that occurred in December 2023 has been sentenced to 46 years in prison.Nkosinathi Ndala (41), was arrested with her three friends, Sphamandla Mkhulise (24), Thulani Bhengu (24) and Talent Mbongeni Ntanzi (21).They were accused of murdering Ms. Nonhlakanipho Buthelezi (23), who they said took her from a dance club in Chesterville, the Classic Lounge. It is said that they asked to give him a ride in the car to take him and his friend home.The car that had them is said to have continued to take the deceased…
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THE PLAYERS of Mamelodi Sundowns will have no sign of humiliating themselves because of the joy of this team from Chloorkop in the Caf Champions League final when they face Stellenbosch FC in the Betway Premiership tomorrow at 7.30 pm, at Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria.A win for Sudowns in this game will move Orlando Pirates to the top, which is the top of the log but is ahead in terms of games.Sundowns are on a roll these days following their inclusion in the finals of the Champions League by winning against Esperance Sportive de Tunis of Tunisia, 2-0 after combining…
We have been extended the next month to comment on the policies affecting the study of history, History in local schools. It was supposed to be closed on Sunday to comment on the policies affecting this course, but the Minister of Basic Education, Ms. Siviwe Gwarube, extended the time.The department wants people to comment on the goals in this course, from Grade 4 to Grade 12.The spokesperson of the department, Mr. Terence Khala, said that we have extended 30 days, the time for the public to comment on the policies.”Now it will be closed on May 19, 2026 to receive…
The recovery of Kaizer Chiefs full-back Rushwin Dortley, who has been out of action since he injured his knee at the end of last season, is on the decline. Dortley (23), the team has already reported that he had a successful operation on his knee, there was hope that this season could end while he is still playing. After Saturday’s Betway Premiership match in which Chiefs drew 0-0 with Polokwane City, coach Cedric Kaze revealed that Dortley has started to touch the ball. “Last week he started touching the ball so I’m sure it won’t be long before he returns,”…
Solly Msimanga, federal chairman of the DA. (Photo: DA/X) The ANC says it wants to appoint the “best of the best” as mayoral candidates in the run-up to the 2026 municipal elections. The DA says he has been doing this for a long time. “The Democratic Alliance is the only political party that can say months in advance what we propose,” Solly Msimanga, newly elected federal chairman of the DA, said on Tuesday before the party named 11 more of its mayoral candidates. “We’re not afraid to put our best out there and let them be scrutinized.” The DA announced…
THE COACH of Richards Bay FC, Ronnie Gabriel, praises the majesty of the right winger, Sanele Barns, for the difference he brought to this team which is struggling to finish the season in the Top 8 at the end of the season. Barns’ goal in the first half helped Richards Bay come back with three points in the first leg defeating TS Galaxy 1-0 in the Betway Premiership at Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit, on Sunday. In the 12 games he has played for Natal Rich Boys, Barns has scored three goals and assisted in one.He continues to be a key player…
THE CASE involving the Commissioner of Police, General Fannie Masemola, has been adjourned to May 13 after appearing at the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday.When he returns, he is expected to appear with a businessman followed by Mr. Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala and 12 policemen. They are all facing charges related to the R360 million tender awarded to Matlala in 2024.Masemola is facing charges related to alleged violations of the Public Finance Management Act.12 police officers, accused of participating in the case, are facing charges including fraud, money laundering and violation of currency laws.Police officers were previously granted bail of between…
Luvo Manyonga is desperate to make it to the Commonwealth Games, following his long jump national title at the Athletics South Africa (ASA) Senior Track and Field National Championships at the weekend, in Stellenboch.Manyonga (35) won the title at the ASA Championships with a leap of 8.04 meters in the long jump, which was the first time since 2019, the last to achieve this kind of success in the long jump. The success in this way of this athlete from Mbekweni, Western Cape, is an indication of his rebuke coming back from doubt, since he is coming back from a…
General Fannie Masemola, national police commissioner. (Photo: South African Police Service / Facebook).General Fannie Masemola, the national police commissioner, appeared in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on four charges of breaching the Public Financial Management Act.The charges against Masemola relate to the alleged irregular awarding of a contract worth around R228 million to Medicare 24, a company belonging to Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala.The case was adjourned until May 13 for further investigation, as well as so that Masemola can be added to the proceedings along with 16 co-accused.The co-accused include several senior police members and role players, including Brig. Rachel Matjeng (51)…