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12 SANDF Members Arrested for Hawks Officer Murder

June 25, 2025

Twelve SANDF members have been arrested for the kidnapping and murder of Hawks officer Lieutenant Colonel Frans Mathipa, who was investigating defence force corruption. His body was found along the N1 near Hammanskraal after a drive-by shooting in August 2023.

International

Trump’s Iran Strike Sparks Global Alarm Over Military Escalation

June 24, 2025

Trump Iran strike targets nuclear sites, igniting global concern over escalation and legality. Critics warn of war risks as diplomacy falters. Full analysis here.

MI6 First Female Chief, Blaise Metreweli

International

MI6 Names Its First Female Chief, Career Spy Blaise Metreweli

June 20, 2025

MI6 names its first female chief, career spy Blaise Metreweli, marking a historic shift in British intelligence and global leadership representation.

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WhatsApp Ads and Subscriptions Coming Soon

June 20, 2025

WhatsApp ads and subscriptions are coming to the app as Meta tests new monetisation features.

Business

Plans for State-Run National Lottery in South Africa Raise Alarm

June 20, 2025

Plans for a state-run national lottery in South Africa spark alarm as government aims to nationalise the lottery when the private licence expires in 2034.

Entertainment

Beyoncé Honors Paul McCartney on Cowboy Carter Tour with Powerful “Blackbird” Tribute

June 17, 2025

Beyoncé pays tribute to Paul McCartney on her Cowboy Carter tour, thanking him for allowing her to reinterpret his iconic song “Blackbird” as a message of Black resilience and empowerment.

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Two More Arrested in KwaZulu-Natal Passport Fraud Investigation

June 17, 2025

Authorities have arrested two additional suspects in connection with a fraudulent passport syndicate operating in KwaZulu-Natal, bringing the total number of arrests to 30.

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Eastern Cape Flood Disaster: Death Toll Rises Amid Calls for Climate Action and Infrastructure Reform

June 16, 2025

At least 88 people have died and hundreds more have been displaced as floods devastate the Eastern Cape. With schools and clinics destroyed and communities cut off, calls are growing for urgent infrastructure reform and long-term climate adaptation.

International

Elon Musk activates Starlink internet access in Iran

June 16, 2025

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has confirmed that Starlink, his satellite-based internet service, has been activated in Iran following widespread government-imposed internet shutdowns.

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12 SANDF Members Arrested for Hawks Officer Murder

Trump’s Iran Strike Sparks Global Alarm Over Military Escalation

MI6 Names Its First Female Chief, Career Spy Blaise Metreweli

WhatsApp Ads and Subscriptions Coming Soon

Plans for State-Run National Lottery in South Africa Raise Alarm

Beyoncé Honors Paul McCartney on Cowboy Carter Tour with Powerful “Blackbird” Tribute

Two More Arrested in KwaZulu-Natal Passport Fraud Investigation

Eastern Cape Flood Disaster: Death Toll Rises Amid Calls for Climate Action and Infrastructure Reform

Elon Musk activates Starlink internet access in Iran

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