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Lekota’s body arrives in Bloemfontein ahead of burial

Former South African Defence Minister Mosiuoa Lekota waves to supporters after being elected leader of the country’s Congress of the People (COPE) party at its conference in Bloemfontein on December 16, 2008.

The body of Congress of the People (COPE) leader Mosiuoa Lekota has arrived in Bloemfontein, where he will be buried. The former Free State premier died on Wednesday at a hospital in Midrand, Johannesburg after suffering from a long illness. He was 77-years-old. Lekota’s family says the funeral is expected to take place between Friday and Saturday, next week. The …

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AUCP expect Ramathuba to outline plans to protect faith organisations

Limpopo Premier Phophi Ramathuba.

The African Union Churches of Parliament (AUCP) says it expects Limpopo Premier Phophi Ramathuba to outline plans to protect the faith-based organisations in her State of the Province Address today. AUCP general secretary, the Archbishop Tendani Tshikhakhisa, says they are concerned about the Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Rights Commission’s proposed legislation. He says it could restrict the way faith-based groups, …

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Supply chains strained as Middle East conflict hits air cargo – SABC News

Supply chains strained as Middle East conflict hits air cargo

Shipments ranging from fresh produce to aeroplane parts are in limbo as ​an escalating Middle East conflict reduces the world’s air cargo capacity by more than one-fifth and pushes up freight rates, with executives bracing ‌for backlogs of goods. The US and Israeli air war against Iran has grounded passenger and freighter flights across the region, including in key global …

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State cross-examines Ntanzi about images downloaded from his phone – SABC News

State Prosecutor Adv George Baloyi.

The state in the late former Bafana Bafana Captain Senzo Meyiwa trial continues to grill  one of the accused about images downloaded from his phone. Bongani Ntanzi is under cross-examination at the High Court in Pretoria where he is on trial alongside four others. The five accused have been charged with Meyiwa’s killing in October 2014. On Wednesday, State Prosecutor …

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One child killed, 14 injured after scholar bus overturns in KwaMashu

An accident scene.

One child has died, and 14 others have been injured after the scholar minibus they were travelling in overturned in the KwaMashu area north of Durban. Transport MEC – Siboniso Duma says the crash happened on Wednesday. Duma also says the Road Traffic Inspectorate and police will collaborate to investigate the cause of the crash. He has called on the …

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UJ, Wits students raise alarm over deepening accommodation crisis

UJ Wits students raise alarm over deepening accommodation crisis

As the 2026 academic year kicks off, students at the University of Johannesburg and the University of the Witwatersrand are sounding the alarm over a worsening accommodation crisis that threatens not only their academic success, but also their safety and overall well‑being.  Across South Africa, the demand for student housing continues to far outstrip supply. Nationally, more than 500 000 …

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LIVE: Paul O’Sullivan back Ad Hoc Committee | 05 March 2026

LIVE Paul OSullivan back Ad Hoc Committee 05 March

Private investigator Paul O’Sullivan returns to the Ad Hoc Committee investigating allegations of criminal infiltration, corruption and political interference in the justice system. LIVE STREAM:  www.sabcnews.com, https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/live-paul-osullivan-back-ad-hoc-committee-05-march-2026/

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