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Celebrity" Peet Viljoen begs US judge to deport him to tend to ailing father
14+ hour, 22+ min ago (109+ words) Disbarred South African lawyer and alleged shoplifter Peet Viljoen implored a US immigration judge to send him home as soon as possible because his father, Petrus, is reportedly suffering from prostate cancer and is dying. "Celebrity" Peet Viljoen begs US…...
Monday's weather: Cold to cool conditions for most parts; isolated showers in 3 provinces
1+ hour, 17+ min ago (444+ words) A cold to cool day is expected across most of the country, with isolated showers in the Western Cape, Eastern Cape and the Northern Cape, according to the South African Weather Service (SAWS). Gauteng: Fine conditions are expected across the…...
From a Stellenbosch dorm to UK shelves: How lifestyle brand FOM went global
23+ hour, 10+ min ago (1442+ words) Roal Boezaart loved making clothes as an undergraduate at Stellenbosch University. But not even he thought his designs would be in 30 stores around the country, worn by the Springboks during a World Cup, and heading to the UK for their…...
Fake doctor arrested for treating patients at Mamelodi practice
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (83+ words) News24 Fake doctor arrested for treating patients at Mamelodi practice - Senior ANC leader quits for PA, takes three Western Cape councillors with him - Ramaphosa to address the nation on immigration issues as tension rises - Cat, coke and corruption: Top cop Shibiri…...
Fitch upgrades SA for the first time in 21 years
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (376+ words) Fitch has upgraded South Africa's credit rating for the first time in almost 21 years, lauding its "prudent" management of government finances and progress in reining in state debt. Fitch hiked South Africa's Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings to "BB" from "BB…...
Saturday's weather: Foggy morning, cool, cold across SA, with isolated showers in KZN
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (456+ words) Morning fog, cool and cold conditions are forecast for most parts of the country, with isolated showers in Kwa Zulu-Natal, according to the South African Weather Service. Very cold conditions are expected over the north-eastern high-laying areas of the Eastern…...
Madlanga accuses Hawks officers of concocting cocaine storage dispute
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (83+ words) News24 Madlanga accuses Hawks officers of concocting cocaine storage dispute - Senior ANC leader quits for PA, takes three Western Cape councillors with him - Cat, coke and corruption: Top cop Shibiri axed, others to follow over Madlanga evidence - Steel magnate Rafik Mohamed…...
Top cop Shibiri axed; Eastern Cape premier's R12m overseas trips: Today's top 7 stories
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (466+ words) - A Mpumalanga car dealer was arrested after obstructing the SIU and police searching for a luxury car linked to Tembisa Hospital extraction kingpin Morgan Maumela. - Maumela, his vast network of companies and sprawling collection of luxury properties were first exposed…...
Prima facie case: Six alleged taxi extortionists to remain behind bars
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (88+ words) News24 Prima facie case: Six alleged taxi extortionists to remain behind bars - Senior ANC leader quits for PA, takes three Western Cape councillors with him - Steel magnate Rafik Mohamed granted R100 000 bail in billion-rand fraud case - Cat, coke and corruption: Top cop…...
Comply and question later: Hawks cop tells Madlanga he was used as pawn in cocaine bust
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (98+ words) News24 Comply and question later: Hawks cop tells Madlanga he was used as pawn in cocaine bust - Senior ANC leader quits for PA, takes three Western Cape councillors with him - Steel magnate Rafik Mohamed granted R100 000 bail in billion-rand fraud case - Cat,…...