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Fire engulfs Noordhoek

Cape Town scales back ‘Herculean’ firefighting efforts

The City of Cape Town continues, however, to monitor hotspots for flare-ups in the South Peninsula, with Chapman’s Peak Drive remaining closed.

Chelsea’s Juan Mata

DA launches new election ad, EFF marches over SABC ‘ban’

Icasa ruled in the SABC’s favour over complaints about DA and EFF election adverts – the DA launched a new ad, the EFF will march in protest.

Radovan Krejcir

Krejcir co-accused assaulted in custody, says lawyer

One of the men accused of kidnapping, assault and attempted murder with Czech fugitive Radovan Krejcir, says he was assaulted while in police custody.

Mandela funeral: Security, privacy for family is prioritised, says Peters

Unlike the memorial service for Nelson Mandela, the former president’s funeral will offer more privacy for his family, says Minister Dipuo Peters.

(Gallo)

Massmart chief: Consumer spending slowing down

Massmart chief executive Grant Pattison says consumer spending has stagnated, while debt levels have increased.

Oscar Pistorius. File photo by AFP

Pistorius family hires American forensic team

Forensic investigators from the US will assist murder-accused Oscar Pistorius with his trial.

Fana Hlongwane was ‘not ready’ to appear at the arms deal commission

Arms commission: Hawks, Gripen planes ‘met requirements’

The Hawks and Gripen aircraft acquired through the arms deal have proven highly deployable and adaptable, the Seriti commission of inquiry has heard.

‘Jub Jub’ Maarohanye told the Protea Magistrate’s Court that life is not good in prison.

Outcry over Jub Jub’s 25-year sentence

Relatives of the schoolchildren Molemo "Jub Jub" Maarohanye killed in a car accident were upset when the musician was sentenced to 25 years.

Remorseful Jub Jub says he doesn’t want to go to prison

Convicted murderer Molemo "Jub Jub" Maarohanye’s life in prison is not good, the Protea Magistrate’s Court has heard.

Suspended crime intelligence boss Richard Mdluli.

Cop says motive for Mdluli love rival remains a mystery

The motive for the murder of suspended crime intelligence boss Richard Mdluli’s love rival remains a mystery, a police officer testified in court.

Richard Mdluli.

Witness gives new version of events at Mdluli inquest

A new version of events leading to the death of sidelined crime intelligence boss Richard Mdluli’s love rival, Oupa Ramogibe, surfaced in an inquest.

Richard Mdluli.

Mdluli threatened to kill love rival, witness claims

Sidelined crime intelligence boss Richard Mdluli had threatened to kill a rival in love, an inquest heard on Monday.

Public protector Thuli Madonsela. (Gallo)

Madonsela urges caution before turning to mass action

Public protector Thuli Madonsela has some advice for the ANC Youth League leaders who allegedly threatened to make Cape Town ungovernable.

NPA has applied to court for review of comprehensive ‘not guilty’ disciplinary hearing verdict

NPA claims Breytenbach case ‘not urgent’

The NPA has told the Labour Court that an application by prosecutor Glynnis Breytenbach challenging her suspension is not an urgent matter.

Bail granted for gang rape accused

Four minors accused of filming while raping a 17-year-old mentally impaired Soweto girl have been granted bail by the Roodepoort Magistrate’s Court.

Gang rape case postponed for ‘further investigation’

The case of seven men, including two minors, who appeared for allegedly gang-raping a Soweto teenager and video-taping the act, has been postponed.