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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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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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⚽️“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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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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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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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 | 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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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 | 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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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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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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Just hours after winning the premiership title, Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou hints that he may not return for the new season after helping the club win the league, ending a 14-year drought, saying he is drained. Video: Ndebele Sihle

Just hours after winning the premiership title, Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou hints that he may not return for the new season after helping the club win the league, ending a 14-year drought, saying he is drained. Video: Ndebele Sihle

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JMPD police chief, Patrick Jaca, says the demolition operation will continue over the next few weeks. Jaca claims the owners of the structures were given notice by the city. Video: Michelle Banda

JMPD police chief, Patrick Jaca, says the demolition operation will continue over the next few weeks. Jaca claims the owners of the structures were given notice by the city. Video: Michelle Banda

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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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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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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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WATCH | During a coming-of-age ceremony in Dinwiddie, Germiston, a 68-year-old woman drove into a group of girls singing and dancing - killing one and injuring another. Video: Supplied

WATCH | During a coming-of-age ceremony in Dinwiddie, Germiston, a 68-year-old woman drove into a group of girls singing and dancing - killing one and injuring another. Video: Supplied

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Security guards deployed at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital in Soweto allege that their employer, Calvin and Family Group, has not paid their pension contributions over to the fund administrator for months. Read full story at tonight. Reporter: Michelle Banda Video: António Muchave

Security guards deployed at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital in Soweto allege that their employer, Calvin and Family Group, has not paid their pension contributions over to the fund administrator for months. Read full story at tonight. Reporter: Michelle Banda Video: António Muchave

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JUST IN | Witness A says the head of intelligence, Maj-Gen Richard Shibiri, told him that Katiso ‘KT’ Molefe is connected to a “tall Zulu man” known as Ze Nxumalo who resides in Sandton and who’s a “close friend” to Julius Malema. The journalist

JUST IN | Witness A says the head of intelligence, Maj-Gen Richard Shibiri, told him that Katiso ‘KT’ Molefe is connected to a “tall Zulu man” known as Ze Nxumalo who resides in Sandton and who’s a “close friend” to Julius Malema. The journalist

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WATCH | Former Bafana Bafana striker Katlego Mphela says both Lyle Foster and Evidence Makgopa should go to the World Cup but coach Hugo Broos must add two more strikers to the squad, and suggests it should be Tshegofatso Mabasa and Khanyisa Mayo.

WATCH | Former Bafana Bafana striker Katlego Mphela says both Lyle Foster and Evidence Makgopa should go to the World Cup but coach Hugo Broos must add two more strikers to the squad, and suggests it should be Tshegofatso Mabasa and Khanyisa Mayo.

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WATCH | The late David Mabuza’s sister, Mandisa Mabuza says they hope justice will be done and that the family welcomes court’s decision to postpone the case so that her niece and Alexandra Forbes file affidavits ahead of Tuesday's judgment. Video: Mandla Khoza

WATCH | The late David Mabuza’s sister, Mandisa Mabuza says they hope justice will be done and that the family welcomes court’s decision to postpone the case so that her niece and Alexandra Forbes file affidavits ahead of Tuesday's judgment. Video: Mandla Khoza

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