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Timeslive.co
· May 20

Trespassing case against Newark mayor to be dropped, but congresswoman faces assault charge

The trespassing charge against Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, stemming from an incident at a federal immigration detention center, will be dismissed, according to US attorney Alina Habba. However, Congresswoman LaMonica McIver, present during the incident, will face assault charges related to a scuffle with ICE agents. Baraka and other Democrats...
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Crime
Timeslive.co
Timeslive.co
· May 20

Honda to scale back on EVs and concentrate on hybrids

Honda is reducing its investment in electric vehicles due to slowing demand and will increase focus on hybrid models with 13 new hybrid launches planned between 2027 and 2030. The company’s CEO, Toshihiro Mibe, stated that EV sales are now expected to constitute around 20% of Honda’s sales by 2030,...
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Autos
Timeslive.co
Timeslive.co
· May 20

WATCH | Cyril Ramaphosa arrives in Washington for working visit

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa arrived in Washington DC for a working visit to meet US President Donald Trump. The visit aims to reset and revitalize bilateral relations between South Africa and the US, focusing on economic and commercial cooperation. Ramaphosa’s visit follows migration of Afrikaner refugees to the US,...
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Business
Timeslive.co
Timeslive.co
· 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
Timeslive.co
Timeslive.co
· 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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Entertainment
Timeslive.co
Timeslive.co
· 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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Law
Timeslive.co
Timeslive.co
· 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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Autos
Timeslive.co
Timeslive.co
· 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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Crime