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Constables Boipelo Senoge, Cebekhulu Linda and Keamogetswe Buys bodies were discovered in the Hennops River. (Supplied by family/Supplied by SAPS)
From wedding bells to funeral chimes: Families mourn officers found in Hennops River
- Three police constables, Boipelo Senoge, Cebekhulu Linda, and Keamogetswe Buys, were found dead in the Hennops River after going missing during a deployment trip.
- The constables, who were based in Bloemfontein and travelling to Limpopo, were discovered after a multi-provincial police search effort.
- The families of the deceased officers are grieving the loss of their loved ones and the future milestones they will now miss, including birthdays, weddings, and raising families.
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Phillip Maleka appeared in the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria, where he pleaded not guilty to murdering his pregnant wife by allegedly poisoning her food. (Gallo Images/Lefty Shivambu)
Pretoria man on trial for allegedly murdering his wife by poisoning a meal he made for her
- Phillip Maleka is on trial for allegedly poisoning his pregnant wife, Khomotso, in October 2020, but he has pleaded not guilty.
- The State's first witness, Maleka's sister, testified that Khomotso wanted a divorce due to alleged abuse and that she found black seeds resembling rat poison in the deceased's food.
- The defence argues Khomotso may have self-poisoned or ingested the poison elsewhere, highlighting her pregnancy with another man's child and consumption of chicken earlier that day.
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Judge Mushtak Parker appeared before a misconduct tribunal, remaining silent on accusations that he lied about being assaulted by impeached former Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe and misused trust funds during his time as a lawyer. (X/@OCJ_RSA)
Judge Parker's big gamble: Will his silence about Hlophe 'assault' save him from removal?
- Western Cape Judge Mushtak Parker is facing potential impeachment for alleged dishonesty and failing to disclose a trust fund misappropriation.
- Parker remained silent in response to serious misconduct complaints, including lying about an alleged assault by former Judge President John Hlophe.
- Parker's silence and lack of explanation for his actions are considered aggravating factors by his colleagues and legal experts.
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A new book by Tony Leon reveals how Helen Zille helped prevent the DA from quitting the government of national unity during its first major crisis. (Jaco Marais/Die Burger/Gallo Images via Getty Images)
Tony Leon: How Zille helped keep the DA in the GNU
- Tony Leon's new book reveals Helen Zille played a crucial role in preventing the DA from leaving the government of national unity (GNU) during its initial stages.
- Zille, initially skeptical of coalitions, persuaded the DA to remain despite the ANC offering fewer Cabinet positions than proportionally agreed upon, a move that sparked public backlash.
- The DA faced multiple internal debates and external pressures to leave the GNU, but Zille's influence ultimately kept the party within the coalition.
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Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana before the second Budget speech on 12 March 2025 in Cape Town. (Gallo Images/Brenton Geach)
Budget 3.0: Godongwana announces new date
- Finance Minister Godongwana will present a revised Budget on 21 May, focusing on spending cuts rather than tax increases.
- The Budget aims to achieve fiscal sustainability by finding savings and improving revenue collection, not by increased borrowing.
- This is Godongwana's third Budget attempt for 2025/26, following previous failures due to disagreements over a proposed VAT increase.
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Springbok lock RG Snyman. (Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
Springbok injury report: Good news for Rassie as his giants recover
- RG Snyman and Pieter-Steph du Toit are recovering well from injuries, boosting their chances of playing in the upcoming international season.
- Jasper Wiese and Frans Malherbe are facing uncertain returns due to injuries, while Faf de Klerk and Grant Williams are also dealing with injuries.
- Manie Libbok and Willie le Roux are nearing comebacks from their respective injuries.
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Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series. (Supplied/Motopress)
SEE | These are South Africa's fastest-selling used cars right now
- Certain used car models in South Africa are selling unusually fast in Q1 2025, some within a week, due to high demand and low supply.
- Chinese brands like BAIC and MG are among the fastest sellers, indicating their growing popularity in the used car market.
- Popular models like the Toyota Land Cruiser, Kia Carnival, and Kia Grand Sedona are also selling quickly, commanding good prices even for older, high-mileage vehicles.
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