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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.
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.
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.
Massmart chief: Consumer spending slowing down
Massmart chief executive Grant Pattison says consumer spending has stagnated, while debt levels have increased.
Pistorius family hires American forensic team
Forensic investigators from the US will assist murder-accused Oscar Pistorius with his trial.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.