Friday , 13 March 2026

MK Party not giving up on plans to topple KZN coalition government – SABC News

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli addresses a crowd at an event.

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Arnold Terblanche back in court Monday for wife’s murder

Nine accused of killing TUT lecturer back in court

Businessman Arnold Terblanche will be back in the High Court in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape on Monday. He is accused of masterminding the killing of his wife Vicki in 2021. Terblanche was in court on Friday and the matter was postponed to give the state and defence time to compile digital photo albums of all images taken at the …

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Is the ANC and ANC presidency the principal instrument for ending state capture in SA- Qou vadis Paul Mashile? – SABC News

ANC Deputy President Paul Mashatile.

Sandile Swana In 2016 Public Protector Thuli Madonsela declared that there was a state of capture and the Zuma and Gupta families were central to repurposing the state and diverting funds away from the proper and constitutional functions of the state. It is almost ten years now since the authorities decided to act against the privatisation and perversion of the …

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Diepkloof residents call for R350 flat electricity rate

A prepaid electricity meter.

Some residents of Diepkloof in Soweto are calling on Eskom to urgently introduce a flat rate of at least R350 for their electricity consumption. They say the prepaid meter system is unaffordable for the unemployed and pensioners. The resident marched to Eskom offices in the area on Friday to express their frustration.  They say they will not allow the power …

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Mbeki links SA’s post-2008 economic decline to leadership change

Former President Thabo Mbeki speaks at an event.

Former President Thabo Mbeki says South Africa’s economic decline stems from the change of leadership. He used his keynote address at the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund’s 30th anniversary to echo his sentiments from 2008. Mbeki has suggested that a change in leadership post-2008 undermined progress made in the country’s early years of democracy. He says there are consequences from decline …

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Shibiri says he doesn’t know of ‘Cat’ Matlala’s Big 5 cartel links

Shibiri says he doesnt know of ‘Cat Matlalas Big 5

Suspended South African Police Service organised crime head Major-General Richard Shibiri has testified that he doesn’t know if attempted murder accused Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala is part of the Big Five criminal cartel. SAPS Crime Intelligence Head, General Dumisani Khumalo has previously testified that Matlala is a member of the Big Five cartel. Shibiri told evidence leader Advocate Lee Seegels-Ncube that …

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Gomba Lions Turn to Female Leadership in Quest for Sixth Masaza Cup Trophy

Gomba Lions Turn to Female Leadership in Quest for Sixth

By Kayiira Jackson Gomba Lions have unveiled a new leadership structure that they believe will guide the county to a historic sixth title in the Masaza Cup. The committee, announced on Friday at the Ssaza headquarters in Gomba District, marks a historic shift for the county team as women take two of the most influential roles in its leadership. Record …

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Opinion | Global pressures shaping local fuel prices – SABC News

Opinion Global pressures shaping local fuel prices SABC

By Gavin Kelly Why is South Africa so vulnerable to petroleum supply issues and global fuel price trends? But, more importantly, how do we protect ourselves in the future? Global pressures shaping local fuel prices Global fuel market dynamics play an enormous role in determining fuel prices. Supply and demand remain very relevant in what the (global) customer is prepared …

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Case of 11th suspect in the R10m Kutumela insurance killing postponed

Case of 11th suspect in the R10m Kutumela insurance killing

The eleventh accused person in the insurance-related killings and fraud has made a brief appearance in the Polokwane magistrate’s court, in Limpopo. The accused, 41-year-old Robert Shokane, had his case postponed to the 25th of March, where he will jointly appear with the other six co-accused arrested earlier this week. WATCH | A 41-year-old suspect has handed himself over at …

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E. Cape announces R105bn budget for 2026/27

E Cape announces R105bn budget for 202627

Eastern Cape Finance MEC, Mlungisi Mvoko, has announced a budget of R105 billion for the 2026 and 2027 financial year. Tabling his Budget Speech at the provincial Legislature in Bhisho, Mvoko announced that R9 billion has been allocated to improve infrastructure in critical sectors as a means to strengthen much-needed service delivery. The provincial Health and Education Departments have received …

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Scores of people flock to Cape Town beaches amid heat wave – SABC News

Scores of people flock to Cape Town beaches amid heat

Large numbers of people have been flocking to the beaches of Cape Town, which is in the grip of a heatwave. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says record-breaking temperatures have persisted across parts of the Western Cape this week. Temperatures of over 40 degrees Celsius have been recorded in the Cape Town Central Business District (CBD). Mthokozisi Mkhungo from …

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NFOSA urges people to deal with debt before repossession hits – SABC News

A street trader counts out change for a customer in Durban.

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Shibiri’s testimony highlights police fear of criminal syndicates

Shibiri denies institutional capture claims at SAPS

Suspended police head of organised crime Richard Shibiri will continue to testify before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria on Friday. On Thursday, commission Chairperson Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga raised concerns that some of the country’s top police officers were afraid of mentioning those alleged to be part of criminal syndicates. WATCH | SABC News reporter Canny Maphanga wraps up …

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