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· May 8

AKA murder: court delay as defence lawyer is unavailable

The pretrial conference for five men accused of murdering rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and chef Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane has been postponed at the Durban High Court. Senior prosecutor Lawrence Gcaba requested the delay because defence lawyer Simphiwe Mlotshwa is currently in Eswatini and will now represent all five accused. The...

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Court

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· May 8

Bill Gates to give away fortune by 2045, $200bn for world’s poorest

Bill Gates pledged to donate nearly his entire fortune, estimated at $108 billion, over the next two decades, aiming to give approximately $200 billion to the world’s poorest through the Gates Foundation by 2045. The move comes amid significant cuts to international aid by governments including the US, UK, and...

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Bill Gates to give away fortune by 2045, $200bn for world’s poorest

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Business

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· May 7

Miss South Africa pulls the plug on Supranational pageant

The Miss South Africa Organisation announced that this year’s top reigning queens will not participate in the Miss Supranational pageant. No updates have been provided regarding future participation in the international contest. The decision marks a significant change for South Africa’s presence in global beauty pageantry. The announcement was made...

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Miss South Africa pulls the plug on Supranational pageant

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Entertainment

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· May 7

ConCourt victory for South Africans who acquired second citizenship

The South African Constitutional Court declared section 6(1)(a) of the Citizenship Act invalid, which previously caused automatic loss of citizenship when acquiring another nationality without ministerial permission. The ruling overturned previous court decisions and restored citizenship to those who lost it under this provision since its enactment in 1995. The...

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ConCourt victory for South Africans who acquired second citizenship

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Law

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· May 7

BMW X3 named 2025 South African Car of the Year

The BMW X3 SUV was awarded the 2025 South African Car of the Year for its refinement, digital features, local manufacturing, and value for money. Suzuki’s fourth-generation Swift finished second, praised for enhanced safety features, while the BMW M5 placed third and won the Jurors’ Choice award for its hybrid...

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BMW X3 named 2025 South African Car of the Year

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Autos

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· May 7

KZN top cop worried about declining police numbers as population grows

KwaZulu-Natal’s police force has decreased from 25,000 to 19,600 functional officers amid a growing population of over 12 million, raising concerns about public safety. In the past year, 893 police personnel left for various reasons including retirement, resignation, dismissal, or death, with some recruited by private security firms and VIP...

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KZN top cop worried about declining police numbers as population grows

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Crime