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Dangote's mega oil project threatens fragile Kenyan ecosystem: Greenpeace
1+ hour, 45+ min ago (351+ words) Updated July 14, 2026, 4:34 p.m. | By AFP Climate rights group Greenpeace Africa called on Tuesday for a halt to a proposed mega oil refinery project by Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, in Kenya's coastal region, warning of environmental risks. The east African oil…...
South Africans put local spin on World Cup trend at Loftus
1+ hour, 22+ min ago (293+ words) Updated July 14, 2026, 4:59 p.m. | By Jacaranda FM The Norwegian football team introduced the world to their Viking row during the FIFA World Cup, which quickly became a highlight. As Norway entered the group stages of the World Cup for the first time…...
Cele stands by decision to oppose state funding for apartheid-era accused
1+ hour, 44+ min ago (441+ words) Updated July 14, 2026, 4:35 p.m. | By Nomfundo Twala Former Police Minister Bheki Cele says he stands by his decision that the South African Police Service should not have used public funds to cover the legal costs of former security police officers accused of…...
Defence optimistic Feroz Khan will return to court after arrest warrant stayed
1+ hour, 48+ min ago (383+ words) Updated July 14, 2026, 4:30 p.m. | By Mmangaliso Khumalo Suspended Crime Intelligence deputy head Feroz Khan’s legal team said it was optimistic he would be fit to return to court when the high-profile precious metals case resumes in September, following his absence due to…...
Minister of Sport, Arts, and Culture Gayton McKenzie says the Bafana Bafana team manager has taken responsibility for the yellow card blunder,
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (250+ words) Updated | By Faith Modise Minister of Sport, Arts, and Culture Gayton McKenzie says the Bafana Bafana team manager has taken responsibility for the yellow card blunder, which almost derailed South Africa’s qualification for the FIFA World Cup. South Africa was…...
Kubayi: Extradition process begins for UK triple-murder suspect
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (291+ words) Updated July 12, 2026, 3:58 p.m. | By Faith Modise Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mamoloko Kubayi confirmed that the extradition process to return alleged UK murder suspect Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma to the United Kingdom is underway. Tshuma was arrested in Kensington, Johannesburg, on Friday…...
World Cup pays tribute to South African soccer star Jayden Adams
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (321+ words) Updated July 12, 2026, 12:56 p.m. | By Faith Modise Tributes have poured in from around the world following the death of Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams. A moment of silence was observed at Miami Stadium before Saturday's World Cup quarter-final between…...
South Africa World Cup midfielder Adams dies at 25
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (417+ words) Updated July 12, 2026, 10:24 a.m. | By AFP South African midfielder Jayden Adams, who represented his country at the ongoing World Cup, died Saturday at the age of 25, Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie said. "It is with profound shock and a heavy heart that I…...
UK murder suspect arrested in Johannesburg
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (215+ words) Updated July 11, 2026, 8:48 a.m. | By Anastasi Mokgobu A man wanted in the United Kingdom for the murder of his wife and two young daughters has been arrested in Johannesburg. The South African Police Service (SAPS) says Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma was arrested in…...
Two nabbed for murder of NW activist Thato Molosankwe
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (327+ words) Updated July 10, 2026, 5:04 p.m. | By Cliff Shiko North West police have arrested two suspects in connection with the murder of North West crime fighter and activist Thato Molosankwe. The 36-year-old was shot and killed at his home in Mahikeng in May in…...