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Movsar Evloev rallies after a point deduction against the unbeaten Lerone Murphy to win the contest in London.Published On 22 Mar 202622 Mar 2026Russia’s Movsar Evloev ‌overcame a point deduction for a foul to edge a majority ⁠decision win over ⁠Lerone Murphy at Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 270 at the O2 Arena, likely punching his ticket to a title fight against featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski ⁠in his next bout.With the two fighters putting their undefeated records on the line to decide who will face the 37-year-old Australian Volkanovski for the belt, ⁠the bout turned into an intriguing clash of styles.Recommended…

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March 21, 2026 Maroela editorial How would you like to share the article?The Fuel Industry Association and the government say motorists should not make panic fuel purchases. (Photo: afriforum.co.za)Motorists should not make fuel purchases in a panic due to messages about an apparent fuel shortage and expected price increases, say the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPH) and the Fuel Industry Association of South Africa.The department as well as the association say they note with concern statements and messages in which certain organizations and individuals encourage the public to attack petrol stations. This is due to statements and messages…

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Edwin Sodi (Photo: X) The Free State High Court has granted an order that six luxury properties and a Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG worth around R32 million from the controversial businessman Edwin Sodi be declared forfeited. Kaizer Kganyago, spokesperson for the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), says they welcome the order, which was granted in terms of the Prevention of Organized Crime Act (POCA) in favor of the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP). The case arises from the controversial asbestos roof tender awarded in October 2014, where a joint venture between Diamond Hill Trading 71 and Blackhead Consulting was irregularly awarded…

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The two suspects who were wanted for four murders, including the murder of an 84-year-old woman and a 13-year-old girl, remained at the scene. The police gathered intelligence information about the whereabouts of the suspects and when they arrived at the house where the suspects were staying on Mkhelekehleni Road, KwaNgcolosi, in the early hours of Saturday. According to the police, there was a shootout between them and the suspects when they reported themselves, which resulted in the death of two suspects. There are no police officers.

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March 21, 2026 Maroela editorial How would you like to share the article?Umashi Dhlamini, deputy police commissioner of the Tshwane Metropolitan Police (TMPD), was suspended on Friday. (Photo: X)Umashi Dhlamini, deputy police commissioner of the Tshwane Metropolitan Police (TMPD), was suspended on Friday after serious allegations were made before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.Col. Isaac Mahamba, spokesman for the TMPD, says that in light of the allegations, Dhlamini asked to be suspended with immediate effect. TMPD Commissioner Yolandi Faro approved the request after careful consideration.Mahamba says Dhlamini was responsible for support services and administration in the department.Dhlamini’s name was mentioned…

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After the strong storm, which hit several areas in the Mngeni municipality, the mayor Christopher Pappas went out with the disaster team to assess the damage. The first report of this municipality reveals that major damage has occurred in houses that are roofed with asbestos, many areas also report broken windows.”The municipality is in the process of finding the right equipment to help the affected residents and will provide assistance where it is most needed, said the municipality in a statement.

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March 21, 2026 Maroela editorial How would you like to share the article? The bullfrog found in a garden in Brakpan. (Photo: Facebook/Brakpan SPCA) They often rescue dogs and cats, but on Thursday inspectors from the Animal Protection Society (SPBA) at Brakpan went to collect a giant bullfrog from a yard. The SPCA says in a statement on their Facebook page that a local resident called them in a panic about the enormous bullfrog in her garden. “The resident was terrified and at first, amidst the chaos of a busy day at the shelter, it felt like just another item…

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NAKA is inside the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park (HiP) that sometimes people try to visit the whole world but do not know the beauty here at home. It is not only the animals that attract you to this area under the Mkhanyakude district, but the history of the area makes it unique on the world map. This reserve, located 280 kilometers from Durban, is the oldest in the African continent as it was established in 1895. We are vast as we are 96,000 hectares.We have made a big name for ourselves in the world by being the only one that was able…

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