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Sun, 08 May 2022 10:10:10 +0200
Policeman injured in hospital shooting dies
Western Cape police have confirmed that the 32-year-old Sea Point police constable who was seriously wounded in a shooting on Saturday at the New Somerset Hospital succumbed to his injuries early on Sunday morning.

Sun, 08 May 2022 07:51:00 +0200
Two patients killed, policeman seriously wounded at Somerset hospital as man opens fire
Two patients at the New Somerset Hospital in Cape Town were shot dead and a policeman seriously injured on Saturday evening when a 40-year-old man grabbed the policeman's firearm and fired several shots.

Sun, 08 May 2022 07:30:00 +0200
Well-known media practitioner Phindi Xaba loses battle with cancer
Well-known media practitioner Phindi “Maphindisi” Xaba  lost her long battle with cancer at her family home in Diepkloof, Soweto on Saturday, her family said in a statement.

Sun, 08 May 2022 06:25:00 +0200
UKRAINE UPDATES | Bombing of school in Ukrainian town kills two, 60 more under debris - governor
Ukraine live updates.

Sat, 07 May 2022 18:05:19 +0200
Zondo findings mean it’s make or break for ANC, says Mabuyane
The ANC should use the outcome of chief justice Raymond Zondo's state capture inquiry as an opportunity for deep soul-searching, Eastern Cape premier and provincial chairperson Oscar Mabuyane said on Saturday.

Sat, 07 May 2022 17:50:35 +0200
Ramaphosa congratulates Macron on second term as French president
President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated French President Emmanuel Macron on being elected for a second term to lead his country.

Sat, 07 May 2022 15:59:00 +0200
Hawks flag down East London motorist for fraudulent car purchase
An Eastern Cape motorist has been grounded for allegedly duping a dealership into selling him a car using fraudulent documents.

Sat, 07 May 2022 15:57:00 +0200
LISTEN | Malema and Cele determined to find justice for Hillary Gardee
EFF leader Julius Malema and police minister Bheki Cele were among the speakers on Saturday at the funeral of Hillary Gardee, who was found dead after allegedly being shot in the back of her head.

Sat, 07 May 2022 14:56:00 +0200
Cape Town warns residents of prepaid electricity token scam
The City of Cape Town says an online scammer is enticing Cape Town residents with discounted electricity prepaid tokens.

Sat, 07 May 2022 13:42:00 +0200
Joburg car dealer charged for alleged R10.5m finance fraud on trade-ins
A Johannesburg car dealer has been arrested in connection with alleged car sale fraud amounting to more than R10m.

Sat, 07 May 2022 13:17:00 +0200
Man accused of R3.4m online dating scam appears in court for fraud
A man who allegedly defrauded a Northern Cape woman out of R3.4m in an online dating scam was remanded on Friday.

Sat, 07 May 2022 12:23:00 +0200
LISTEN | Hillary Gardee’s aunt talks about her disappearance and murder
Hillary’s aunt, Shariffa Gardee, shared what they know about her disappearance and murder.

Sat, 07 May 2022 12:01:00 +0200
Taxi operators chase away mourners heading for shot bus driver’s funeral
Taxi operators prevented mourning family members from attending the funeral of a slain Intercape coach driver in the Eastern Cape on Friday.

Sat, 07 May 2022 11:39:00 +0200
Ex-council staff jailed for pocketing R138,000 in cemetery fraud
Two Western Cape municipal employees have been jailed for burial site fraud.

Sat, 07 May 2022 11:09:17 +0200
Gardee blames ‘more than 100 people targeted by Mbombela abductors’
In a recorded tribute by Godrich Gardee to his murdered daughter, Hillary, the former EFF secretary-general said he never thought in his wildest dreams that he would one day have to make funeral arrangements for her.

Sat, 07 May 2022 10:37:26 +0200
Allocation of police officers to Western Cape drops by 804 in five years
Western Cape police stations have 804 fewer police officers than they had five years ago. This was revealed by police management in response to a question from Reagen Allen, the former DA spokesperson on community safety, now MEC, in March.

Sat, 07 May 2022 09:49:00 +0200
WATCH | Touching candlelight vigil for Hillary Gardee on Friday
People who knew Gardee spoke fondly of the 28-year-old with "a big heart".

Sat, 07 May 2022 09:41:49 +0200
Let’s pick up Hillary’s spear, EFF leader tells Gardee mourners
"She was a warrior. She was a fierce woman. She wouldn't want us to sit here and be sad. Let's pick up Hillary's spear and carry on." These were the words of EFF chairperson Veronica Mente as she directed the funeral programme of Hillary Gardee on Sa...

Sat, 07 May 2022 09:33:00 +0200
Gardee seeks answers from man arrested for his daughter Hillary's murder
Family spokesperson Sinawo Tambo said: “Hillary's father would have loved to see this arrested individual and talk to him in that cell."

Sat, 07 May 2022 09:22:45 +0200
UKRAINE UPDATES | Ukraine says all women, children now evacuated from Mariupol steel mill
Ukraine live updates.

Sat, 07 May 2022 09:09:11 +0200
RECORDED | Hillary Gardee laid to rest
Mourners gathered at Kamagugu in Mpumalanga on Saturday to pay their last respects to Hillary Gardee, daughter of former EFF secretary-general Godrich Gardee.

Fri, 06 May 2022 23:52:20 +0200
UPDATE | Suspect arrested for Hillary Gardee’s murder is 39-year-old man
A male suspect was arrested on Friday in connection with the murder of Hillary Gardee, the daughter of former EFF secretary-general, Godrich Gardee. .

Fri, 06 May 2022 22:11:00 +0200
WATCH | Women gather at Hillary Gardee's memorial and many ask: 'Am I next?'
"Am I next?" This was the question on every speaker's lips on Friday afternoon at the home of former EFF secretary-general Godrich Gardee where a candlelight memorial service was held in honour of his slain daughter Hillary.

Fri, 06 May 2022 21:25:00 +0200
Six arrested for Free State mob justice incident which led to death of three
Six suspects have been arrested for a mob justice incident in February in which three people accused by community members of committing crimes in Phuthaditjhaba, Free State, were killed, provincial police said on Friday.

Fri, 06 May 2022 21:11:00 +0200
Just over 9,000 cases of Covid-19 cases recorded on Friday, 34 deaths
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) on Friday reported 9,253 new Covid-19 cases had been identified in SA..

Fri, 06 May 2022 19:40:00 +0200
Regulation requiring pupils to wear masks at schools should be lifted: DA
The DA has called on health minister Dr Joe Phaahla  to lift the regulation requiring that masks be worn in schools.

Fri, 06 May 2022 18:56:00 +0200
Sars customs officer in court for corruption after 'demanding bribe'
An SA Revenue Service customs officer who appeared in the Upington magistrate’s court on Friday on a charge of corruption has been released on R2,000 bail.

Fri, 06 May 2022 18:07:00 +0200
Hawks pounce on three Boksburg shops selling 'genuine' Ford products
The Hawks confiscated vehicle parts and accessories sold as alleged genuine Ford products valued at R500,000 in Boksburg on the East Rand on Thursday.

Fri, 06 May 2022 17:58:54 +0200
Government job seekers not required to submit certified copies with applications
People applying for government jobs are not required to submit certified copies of their educational qualifications with their applications.

Fri, 06 May 2022 17:55:45 +0200
Esorfranki companies ordered to pay R15.7m for colluding to fix prices
The Competition Tribunal has ordered three Esorfranki companies to pay an administrative penalty of R15.7m after finding they colluded with competitors in construction projects to fix prices and allocate customers and that they engaged in bid rigging...



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