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Men found guilty of murdering wheelchair-bound victimFollowing the incident, community members mobilised others to assis...
06/06/2025

Men found guilty of murdering wheelchair-bound victim

Following the incident, community members mobilised others to assist in finding the accused. The police were also alerted, and the accused were arrested shortly after.

The Durban High Court convicted Siyabonga Ngubane and Sthembiso Khomo for the murder of Manga Vusumuzi Khumalo in March 2024 in Umlazi, Q section. Ngubane was also found guilty of unlawful possession of a firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition.

Prior to the incident, the men conspired to kill Khumalo who had suffered a spinal injury in a previous attack and was wheelchair-bound.

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06/06/2025

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06/06/2025

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A 16-year-old girl has been charged with perjury after her claim about being r***d proved to be fabricated.During the po...
06/06/2025

A 16-year-old girl has been charged with perjury after her claim about being r***d proved to be fabricated.

During the police investigation it was established no r**e had occurred.

“The girl eventually confessed she had visited a male friend and, fearing her parents’ reaction, chose to lie about being r***d,” said Mpumalanga police spokesperson Lt-Col Jabu Ndubane.

In her original report, the teenager alleged she was hitchhiking from Dullstroom (Emnothweni) to Lydenburg (Mashishing) when a black VW Polo with two male occupants speaking English offered her a lift.

She claimed after passing Coromandel, the driver diverted into a secluded area, where she was rendered unconscious by a cloth with a chemical smell. On regaining consciousness, she claimed the passenger was ra**ng her. He offered her money, which she refused.

“The claims have since been proven false by the investigating officers.

Lamine Yamal and Nino Williams shine bright as Spain triumphs over France in nine-goal thrillerSpain starlets Lamine Yam...
06/06/2025

Lamine Yamal and Nino Williams shine bright as Spain triumphs over France in nine-goal thriller

Spain starlets Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams dazzled as La Roja beat France 5-4 in a thriller in Stuttgart on Thursday, to set up a Nations League final with Portugal.

Yamal bagged a brace while Williams scored and provided an assist as the two wingers cut France's makeshift defence to ribbons.

Mikel Merino and Pedri were also on the scoresheet for the Euro 2024 champions.

Kylian Mbappe netted a second-half penalty, but Spain were 5-1 up and cruising, before Les Bleus suddenly woke up as their opponents took their foot off the pedal

06/06/2025

The South African rand firmed to around 17.8 per USD, its highest in nearly a week, helped by a softer dollar and encouraging developments on the fiscal budget. The National Treasury’s fiscal framework received support from a panel of lawmakers, suggesting the budget could finally pass after two prior rejections by coalition members due to disputes over a VAT rate hike. The third budget version presented by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana in May, in which he scrapped the VAT increase and introduced spending cuts alongside higher fuel levies, now heads to the full legislature for final approval. Meanwhile, South Africa’s economy narrowly avoided a contraction in Q1 2025, growing by just 0.1%, down from 0.4% in Q4 2024 but surpassing market forecasts of stagnation, thanks primarily to strength in the agriculture sector.

06/06/2025

Key Facts. Musk's net worth fell below $400 billion Thursday afternoon, sliding by $26.7 billion to $388 billion, according to Forbes' estimates. The plunge came as shares of Tesla cratered as Musk and Trump's beef escalated. Tesla stock declined 14%, or $47 per share, to $285 in an otherwise flat day for the market.

Stories untold – centring the voices of survivors of childhood violence and abuseAuthor and activist Latifah Jacobs crea...
06/06/2025

Stories untold – centring the voices of survivors of childhood violence and abuse

Author and activist Latifah Jacobs creates platforms for those who have experienced violence and abuse to speak out, in the form of books compiled from the letters and poems of survivors.

A survivor’s voice of a story untold

trust shattered, like fallen glass
by one I thought that would value my presence
abuse crept in, a deafening thief
stealing peace, and my innocence
as I pass others, their words cut deep
I bear the brunt of their bitter spite
a painful burden, a heavy weight to fight
the case is closed, the words are said
“No Criminal Capacity”
a verdict so icy and dead
no Justice served, no closure found
only pain and a Fourteen Year Old (14)
heart turned down
I felt betrayed, by the system too
now I rise as I speak my reality
the reality of,
a survivor’s voice of a story untold.

Floyd Shivambu’s refusal to back down on his visit to fugitive pastor Shepherd Bushiri led to his sacking as MK party se...
06/06/2025

Floyd Shivambu’s refusal to back down on his visit to fugitive pastor Shepherd Bushiri led to his sacking as MK party secretary-general. But he had faced criticism since his arrival from the EFF.

Floyd Shivambu’s Easter Weekend visit to fugitive pastor Shepherd Bushiri’s church in Malawi marked the beginning of the end of his tenure as uMkhonto Wesizwe (MK) party secretary-general, but his refusal to back down on the matter sealed his fate.

Shivambu’s visit drew backlash, including from Justice Minister Mmamaloko Kubayi, who said it was “a blatant act of disrespect toward South Africa’s legal system” that would “embolden those who believe they can escape accountability.

JOBS DISASTERGoodyear to shut down Nelson Mandela Bay manufacturing plant — 900 jobs at riskEstelle Ellis
06/06/2025

JOBS DISASTER
Goodyear to shut down Nelson Mandela Bay manufacturing plant — 900 jobs at risk
Estelle Ellis

Ramaphosa demands answers from Minister Nkabane over Seta appointments and conduct in Parliament
06/06/2025

Ramaphosa demands answers from Minister Nkabane over Seta appointments and conduct in Parliament

We are completely broken,’ say parents of five-year-old killed in gang crossfire
06/06/2025

We are completely broken,’ say parents of five-year-old killed in gang crossfire

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