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Modiegi Mashamaite is a multimedia journalist with a passion for human interest stories and editing of podcasts.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile says he is on the road to recovery after a 'minor medical procedure'.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile remains on medical leave

Deputy President Paul Mashatile says he is “regaining strength each day” after undergoing a minor medical procedure but will remain on medical leave on the advice of his doctors

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Sport, arts and culture minister Gayton Mckenzie has criticised a media group for reports about the death of Jayden Adams. Picture:

Gayton McKenzie slams ‘irresponsible’ reporting on football star’s death

Minister takes media company to task for revealing alleged details leading up to the death of Jayden Adams

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Bafana Bafana midfielder Jayden Adams was found dead in Cape Town on Saturday. Picture:

Police open inquest into death of Bafana midfielder Jayden Adams

His partner, Aqueelah Adendorf, pays emotional tribute on Instagram: ‘Rest in peace, my love. Thank you for every memory’

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Limpopo police have warned the public against conducting illegal ID inspections.

Illegal ID inspections will get you arrested, Limpopo police warn public

Only law enforcement agencies may conduct compliance checks, police say

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Suspended EMPD acting deputy chief commissioner Gen Julius Mkwanazi testifies before Madlanga Commission of Inquiry at the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College in Pretoria. Picture: Freddy Mavunda © Business Day

Madlanga commission seeks more time as workload mounts ahead of August deadline

With public hearings still ongoing and key witnesses yet to testify, the commission is in talks with the Presidency about an extension

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KZN police spokesperson Col Robert Netshiunda says police are investigating a case of culpable homicide following an accident which claimed the life of former Newcastle mayor Dr Ntuthuko Mahlaba.

Former Newcastle mayor Dr Ntuthuko Mahlaba killed while jogging; tributes pour in

Dr Ntuthuko Mahlaba died after being struck by a vehicle in Newcastle on Saturday morning

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SAPS debunks viral video linking Namibian truck driver's assault to national protests against illegal immigrants. File picture:

SAPS says viral video of alleged attack on Namibian truck driver is fabricated

Mpumalanga police have dismissed a viral video claiming that a Namibian truck driver was assaulted during the recent national protests, describing the footage as fabricated and warning that it is being used to spread misinformation

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EFF has demanded an apology and retraction by ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula over anti-immigrant claims he allegedly made. File picture:

EFF gives Mbalula 48 hours to apologise over ‘defamatory’ remarks or face legal action

EFF has given ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula 48 hours to withdraw remarks it says are defamatory, issue a public video apology and retract the statements on all his social media platforms or face legal action

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DA MPL Jack Bloom.

Scores of public hospitals are run without permanent CEOs

Financial constraints cited as key factor, despite bilions poured into health care

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NYDA boss Sunshine Myende has secured an interim court order preventing the Sunday Times from using her picture, and from sending her media enquiries.

WATCH | Who is footing the bill? NYDA chair grilled over legal action against Sunday Times journalist

National Youth Development Agency chair Sunshine Minenhle Myende came under intense scrutiny in parliament’s standing committee on public accounts on Tuesday over a court application against Sunday Times politics journalist Sisanda…

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Acting police minister Firoz Cachalia has expressed satisfaction with measures put in place by police ahead of the June 30 deadline set by anti-illegal immigrant groups. Picture: Freddy Mavunda/Business Day

Cachalia says police on high alert ahead of June 30 anti-migrant deadline

The South African Police Service has assured South Africans it is fully prepared to maintain law and order ahead of the June 30 deadline set by anti-illegal immigrant groups

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“Known for her bright smile and bubbly personality, Sinovuyo was instrumental in growing the DA voter base in Dunoon and cemented herself as a reliable and effective community activist”.

Police probe killing of Dunoon activist and DA by-election candidate

Police are investigating the murder of Dunoon community activist and DA by-election candidate Sinovuyo Dyokwe

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The Knysna Quays Waterfront and lagoon provide the backdrop to one of the Garden Route's biggest winter festivals.

Here’s what’s happening at this year’s Knysna Oyster Festival

Oysters and bubbly headline the Knysna Oyster Festival — but that’s just the beginning

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The body of Zenande Chiloane has been found after a nine-day search.

Body of missing 21-year-old recovered from Crocodile River after nine-day search

The body of 21-year-old Zenande Chiloane has been recovered from the Crocodile River near Kamagugu outside Mbombela, bringing an end to a nine-day search operation.

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Sihle Makhaye was among a group of South African men who were reportedly recruited in July last year for job opportunities in Russia.

Remains of KZN man lured to Russia for ‘fake job’ returned home

The remains of a KwaZulu-Natal man who was allegedly lured to Russia with promises of employment have finally been returned to South Africa, more than two months after his death.

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