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At least six suspected CIT robbers were killed in a shootout with police in Gauteng. (André Damons/Netwerk24) A group of suspected cash-in-transit (CIT) robbers were killed in a police shootout in Germiston on Saturday morning.Several police sources told News24 there were six fatalities.According to police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Mavela Masondo, the scene is still active.News24 understands that police approached the suspected robbers as they attempted to rob the CIT vehicle.More to follow.  We live in a world where facts and fiction get blurred Who we choose to trust can have a profound impact on our lives. Join thousands of…

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Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has called on the Auditor General to widen the scope of its audit into the procurement process for a key driving license deal. (Supplied/GCIS). South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we’re about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.

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The Springboks train at Cape Town Stadium (Grant Pitcher/Gallo Images) South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we’re about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.

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General Georg Meiring took his last salute as South African National Defence Force (SANDF) chief at a ceremony in Pretoria on 29 May 1998. (Walter Dhladhla/AFP) South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we’re about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.

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Salga CEO Sithole Mbanga (in black), flanked by SAMWU President Nelson Mokgotho (left), IMATU President Keith Swanepoel, SALGBC Secretary General Bill Govender, and facilitators Dudu Madubanya and Advocate Oupa Mabusela. (Supplied/Salga) South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we’re about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.

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A Lyra Southern Africa employee, Kevin Cupido, was sentenced to a year of house arrest by the Randburg Magistrate’s Court for sexually assaulting a colleague at work. (Phill Magakoe/Gallo Images) South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we’re about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.

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Veli Mothwa of South Africa during the 2025 African Cup of Nations, Qualifier match between South Africa and Uganda at Orlando Stadium on 6 September 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Alche Greeff/Gallo Images) South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we’re about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.

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The City of Cape Town’s contract with a service provider for baboon rangers ends in December. The City is now exploring new partnerships for future baboon management.  The Cape Peninsula Civil Conservation has raised concerns about the possible loss of experienced rangers.The City of Cape Town’s contract with a service provider for the Urban Baboon Programme ends in December.Now, a joint task team is looking at how to manage the baboons going forward.Representatives of SA National Parks, CapeNature and the City formed the Cape Peninsula Baboon Management Joint Task Team and met with affected communities in June.These meetings were to talk about…

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South Africa’s Simoné Kruger celebrates after winning gold in the discus at the Paris Paralympics. (Roger Sedres/Gallo Images) South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we’re about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.

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