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WATCH | Tembisa Hospital operations manager Zacharia Chisele breaks down in the Pretoria magistrate’s court, where he is charged with allegedly attempting to bribe a Hawks official probing the R2bn looted from the facility. Video: Koena Mashale

WATCH | Tembisa Hospital operations manager Zacharia Chisele breaks down in the Pretoria magistrate’s court, where he is charged with allegedly attempting to bribe a Hawks official probing the R2bn looted from the facility. Video: Koena Mashale

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Petrol attendants at an Engen garage in Diepkloof, Soweto, were recently spotted by Sowetan doing gardening and sweeping, duties they say fall outside what they were hired to do. Video: Michelle Banda

Petrol attendants at an Engen garage in Diepkloof, Soweto, were recently spotted by Sowetan doing gardening and sweeping, duties they say fall outside what they were hired to do. Video: Michelle Banda

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WATCH | The department of home affairs has arrested four men, who are alleged to be undocumented, during an inspection at Tang Luxury Restaurant & Bar in Sandton, Johannesburg. The journalist António Muchave

WATCH | The department of home affairs has arrested four men, who are alleged to be undocumented, during an inspection at Tang Luxury Restaurant & Bar in Sandton, Johannesburg. The journalist António Muchave

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WATCH | Teenagers Katlego Mokoena and Lungelo Sithole at the Nelspruit magistrate’s court, where they face a charge of murder. They allegedly broke into the house of Mokoena's ex-girlfriend, Lusanda Mathabela, and repeatedly stabbed her. Neighbours found her in a pool of blood.

WATCH | Teenagers Katlego Mokoena and Lungelo Sithole at the Nelspruit magistrate’s court, where they face a charge of murder. They allegedly broke into the house of Mokoena's ex-girlfriend, Lusanda Mathabela, and repeatedly stabbed her. Neighbours found her in a pool of blood.

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"Julius [Malema] otla le koba,” Ramaphosa jokingly said as he greeted the Red Berets outside Esikhisini Primary School in Tshwane . The school is serving as an IEC voting registration station.

"Julius [Malema] otla le koba,” Ramaphosa jokingly said as he greeted the Red Berets outside Esikhisini Primary School in Tshwane . The school is serving as an IEC voting registration station.

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Chief magistrate Tuletu Tonjeni, who struck Joe Sibanyoni's extortion case off the roll at her farewell party on Friday. Video: Supplied

Chief magistrate Tuletu Tonjeni, who struck Joe Sibanyoni's extortion case off the roll at her farewell party on Friday. Video: Supplied

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WATCH | Thandeka Jwara, who has a master’s degree in chemical engineering and an MBA, quit her established career and now at age 35 is following her passion of being a doctor. She is a first-year medical student at Stellenbosch University. An expert from University of Pretoria says many adults are increasingly seeking careers that better align with their personal values, passions and long-term aspirations.

WATCH | Thandeka Jwara, who has a master’s degree in chemical engineering and an MBA, quit her established career and now at age 35 is following her passion of being a doctor. She is a first-year medical student at Stellenbosch University. An expert from University of Pretoria says many adults are increasingly seeking careers that better align with their personal values, passions and long-term aspirations.

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Tebogo Masopye from Bloemfontein was born with cerebral palsy and has overcome his disability through cooking and currently works as food service aid supervisor at Bloemfontein’s Universitas Academic Hospital, where he is tasked, among other things, with staff management — supervision of staff and enforcing health, safety and hygiene standards.

Tebogo Masopye from Bloemfontein was born with cerebral palsy and has overcome his disability through cooking and currently works as food service aid supervisor at Bloemfontein’s Universitas Academic Hospital, where he is tasked, among other things, with staff management — supervision of staff and enforcing health, safety and hygiene standards.

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Kaizer Chiefs marketing director Jessica Motaung says the club will reveal its new technical team and kit when they face Zimbabwean champions Scotland FC in the Totoya Cup at Royal Bafokeng Stadium on July 26. Video: Sihle Ndebele

Kaizer Chiefs marketing director Jessica Motaung says the club will reveal its new technical team and kit when they face Zimbabwean champions Scotland FC in the Totoya Cup at Royal Bafokeng Stadium on July 26. Video: Sihle Ndebele

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Diederick Ramphothu Kheledi, 23, from Protea Glen, Soweto says the lack of job opportunities became the motivation to create his own source of income BY Washing the neighbourhood's dustbins. This is a story of how a young man did not let unemployment determine his future. Get the story only on Sowetan. Download our App and join the conversation. Video: Michelle Banda

Diederick Ramphothu Kheledi, 23, from Protea Glen, Soweto says the lack of job opportunities became the motivation to create his own source of income BY Washing the neighbourhood's dustbins. This is a story of how a young man did not let unemployment determine his future. Get the story only on Sowetan. Download our App and join the conversation. Video: Michelle Banda

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⚽️“I am 74 years old, and I have been a coach for 55 years, but I can assure you that what I see here today has never happened in my career... I’ve never felt this warmth and support, so thank you for that,” says Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos. Video: Ndebele Sihle

⚽️“I am 74 years old, and I have been a coach for 55 years, but I can assure you that what I see here today has never happened in my career... I’ve never felt this warmth and support, so thank you for that,” says Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos. Video: Ndebele Sihle

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WATCH | Former President Jacob Zuma’s daughter Duduzile, speaks on Parliament, gender transformation and the economy. Video: Darryl Hammond #MKParty #ElectionResults

WATCH | Former President Jacob Zuma’s daughter Duduzile, speaks on Parliament, gender transformation and the economy. Video: Darryl Hammond #MKParty #ElectionResults

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WATCH | Zanele Khuzwayo, aunt of deceased e-hailing driver, Siyanda Mthokozisi Mvelase, says the 27-year-old had relocated to Joburg from KZN, bought a car two weeks ago and only started using it as an Uber on Monday - two days before he was killed. Video: António Muchave

WATCH | Zanele Khuzwayo, aunt of deceased e-hailing driver, Siyanda Mthokozisi Mvelase, says the 27-year-old had relocated to Joburg from KZN, bought a car two weeks ago and only started using it as an Uber on Monday - two days before he was killed. Video: António Muchave

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Every morning at 4am, Tshepiso Lekopa begins a journey many in Joburg never see. By 5am, he’s at Killarney Mall, ready to greet commuters as the city wakes up. His story is one of hustle, sacrifice and determination. This is the first of our new series shining a spotlight on the everyday hustlers and entrepreneurs that make this city tick. Read the full story from 5am tomorrow only on Sowetan. Download our App & join the conversation!

Every morning at 4am, Tshepiso Lekopa begins a journey many in Joburg never see. By 5am, he’s at Killarney Mall, ready to greet commuters as the city wakes up. His story is one of hustle, sacrifice and determination. This is the first of our new series shining a spotlight on the everyday hustlers and entrepreneurs that make this city tick. Read the full story from 5am tomorrow only on Sowetan. Download our App & join the conversation!

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WATCH | KZN police confront James Scharnick, seen holding a rifle. During a media briefing on Thursday, Major General Anthony Gopal said the rifle was one of several Scharnick obtained using multiple firearm licences acquired under the false pretence of sporting use. Koena Mashale

WATCH | KZN police confront James Scharnick, seen holding a rifle. During a media briefing on Thursday, Major General Anthony Gopal said the rifle was one of several Scharnick obtained using multiple firearm licences acquired under the false pretence of sporting use. Koena Mashale

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WATCH | Taxis lined along Winnie Mandela Drive from Fourways Crossing to Montecasino have created illegal ranks that occupy lanes, block bus stops and attract street vendors, intensifying traffic pressure in northern Johannesburg.

WATCH | Taxis lined along Winnie Mandela Drive from Fourways Crossing to Montecasino have created illegal ranks that occupy lanes, block bus stops and attract street vendors, intensifying traffic pressure in northern Johannesburg.

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Joburg MMC for human settlements, Mlungisi Mabaso, says undocumented foreign nationals living at the Kharada informal settlement in Newclare will be removed as the city pushes ahead with development plans. Video: Nandi Ntini

Joburg MMC for human settlements, Mlungisi Mabaso, says undocumented foreign nationals living at the Kharada informal settlement in Newclare will be removed as the city pushes ahead with development plans. Video: Nandi Ntini

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About 40 Bara hospital security guards are on strike after their contracts were terminated by Calvin and Family Security Services. They were fired after raising concerns regarding their pension contributions and salary hikes. Video: Michelle Banda

About 40 Bara hospital security guards are on strike after their contracts were terminated by Calvin and Family Security Services. They were fired after raising concerns regarding their pension contributions and salary hikes. Video: Michelle Banda

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Lerato Ramabodu has obtained another 100% pass rate in physical science for his matric class of 2025. This is a feat he has achieved since 2017 when he started teaching the subject.

Lerato Ramabodu has obtained another 100% pass rate in physical science for his matric class of 2025. This is a feat he has achieved since 2017 when he started teaching the subject.

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WATCH | Family, friends and colleagues gathered in Emndeni, Soweto, on Saturday to bid farewell to 29-year-old Gcina Dhladhla, who died at Cartrack's Rosebank offices last week.

WATCH | Family, friends and colleagues gathered in Emndeni, Soweto, on Saturday to bid farewell to 29-year-old Gcina Dhladhla, who died at Cartrack's Rosebank offices last week.

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WATCH | Benson Laka, a petrol attendant who was rewarded with R20,000 from Nedbank and a further R5,000 from Winmore BP for the kindness his showed towards a customer who had just lost her job says he will be using the money to pay lobola for the mother of his children. Video credit: Antonio Muchave

WATCH | Benson Laka, a petrol attendant who was rewarded with R20,000 from Nedbank and a further R5,000 from Winmore BP for the kindness his showed towards a customer who had just lost her job says he will be using the money to pay lobola for the mother of his children. Video credit: Antonio Muchave

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WATCH | 17-year-old Amajita star Lazola Maku, receives a hero's welcome at Noordwyk Secondary School in Midrand. Maku was part of the South African under-20 football team that won the AFCON in Egypt. Video: Thuls 🇮🇹

WATCH | 17-year-old Amajita star Lazola Maku, receives a hero's welcome at Noordwyk Secondary School in Midrand. Maku was part of the South African under-20 football team that won the AFCON in Egypt. Video: Thuls 🇮🇹

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WATCH | Mphekeledi Mantsoe arrives by helicopter at Zithobeni Stadium before being escorted by police to the Greater Bronkhorstspruit Taxi Rank. Members say Mantsoe has been terrorising them (extortion) since his release from prison two months ago. Video: Supplied

WATCH | Mphekeledi Mantsoe arrives by helicopter at Zithobeni Stadium before being escorted by police to the Greater Bronkhorstspruit Taxi Rank. Members say Mantsoe has been terrorising them (extortion) since his release from prison two months ago. Video: Supplied

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Thabo Khoza recalls how his cousin stole R421K in RAF payout from his Capitec account in one day. Within a month, the unemployed relative behind the theft, allegedly bought a second-hand BMW, threw a party for his child’s birthday and extended his mother’s house, only to later claim he had won the windfall from online sports betting. Video: Veli Nhlapo

Thabo Khoza recalls how his cousin stole R421K in RAF payout from his Capitec account in one day. Within a month, the unemployed relative behind the theft, allegedly bought a second-hand BMW, threw a party for his child’s birthday and extended his mother’s house, only to later claim he had won the windfall from online sports betting. Video: Veli Nhlapo

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