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Funny old world: the week’s offbeat news
In the midst of turmoil, offbeat stories emerge, from a misplaced football fan to quirky political propaganda and death cleaning.
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Full-scale police investigation into assassination of Witness-D leads to first arrest
Police arrest first suspect in assassination of Witness D from Madlanga Commission after identifying three persons of interest
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Week three of the Middle East war sets in with intense missile strikes and regional clashes
Tensions in the Middle East escalated further as Iran threatened Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, missile attacks spread across the region and countries rushed to evacuate citizens.
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World’s toughest mountain bike race begins in Cape winelands
The 2026 Absa Cape Epic begins today in Cape Town, challenging 1,300 riders over eight days and 692km of tough terrain.
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High Court overturns acquittal of traffic officers in corruption case
Polokwane High Court overturns acquittal of two traffic officers, convicting them of corruption. Case remitted for sentencing.
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Outspoken Lekota regarded as the embodiment of a life of courage, integrity, and service to the nation
Hero’s farewell for larger-than-life figure Lekota ends an illustrious chapter of life and politics in South Africa
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Photograph shows Andrew and Mandelson in bathrobes with Epstein
A photograph of Britain’s former Prince Andrew and veteran politician Peter Mandelson sitting in bathrobes alongside Jeffrey Epstein has been released.
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Over 2 000 troops deployed to combat illegal mining, gangsterism
President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised the deployment of 2 200 SANDF troops to assist police in tackling illegal mining and gang violence.
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Israel says Iran conflict entering ‘decisive phase’ as strikes escalate across Middle East
Explosions rocked cities across the Middle East on Saturday as Israel said its war against Iran was entering a “decisive phase”.
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Eskom celebrates 300 days without loadshedding, but consumers face steep tariff hike
South Africa celebrates 300 days without loadshedding but faces a nearly 9% electricity tariff increase starting April 1, 2026.
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