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'Impersonation' plot: Inside the fraud charges against Ekurhuleni’s Lerutla and Mkhwanazi
Mercury Correspondents|Published

'Impersonation' plot: Inside the fraud charges against Ekurhuleni’s Lerutla and Mkhwanazi ...

Watch VideoStormers v Glasgow Warriors: A 'Test match' for URC log supremacy

Rowan Callaghan|Published

Backline coach Dawie Snyman and skipper Sasha Feinberg-Mngomezulu prepare the Stormers for a high-stakes clash against log leaders Glasgow Warriors in Cape Town. ...

Julius Mkhwanazi and Kagiso Lerutla to remain behind bars after bail application was postponed

Kamogelo Moichela|Updated

The court delayed proceedings to allow the defence to receive the charge sheet, a move expected to clarify the full scope of the allegations.

Step-by-step guide to using SASSA’s eLife certification

Robin-Lee Francke|Updated

Discover how to simplify your grant eligibility verification with Sassa’s eLife Certification—an easy, secure way to confirm your status from home.

South Africa cannot afford lower taxes or expanded VAT relief, says Godongwana

Mthobisi Nozulela|Updated

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has firmly ruled out personal income tax cuts and expanded VAT relief, citing South Africa's fiscal constraints

Watch VideoRoad Rage | Emmarentia shooting sparks police call for driver patience

Se-Anne Rall|Updated

Police urge patience on the roads after a deadly road rage incident in Emmarentia left a man dead and his wife critically injured.

Sharks face Edinburgh at Murrayfield as slim URC play-off hopes hang by a thread

Rowan Callaghan|Published

JP Pietersen’s Sharks look to bounce back from their Ospreys disappointment with a trip to Edinburgh, as teenage star Zekhethelo Siyaya provides a rare silver lining. ...

Riding while drunk: Cyclists face arrest amid KZN transport's crackdown

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

KwaZulu-Natal's MEC for Transport clarifies that cyclists can be arrested for drunk riding, following a crackdown that resulted in over 120 arrests, highlighting ...

Jobs alert: KZN education department unveils 3,000 school leadership vacancies

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

Discover how the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education is addressing leadership gaps in schools by advertising over 3,000 key positions, aiming to enhance management ...

Watch VideoSpringbok Women's Sevens face uphill battle for promotion after tough Hong Kong outing

Rowan Callaghan|Published

Injury-hit Springbok Women's Sevens struggle with intensity in Hong Kong, leaving Coach Cecil Afrika with a massive task ahead of the final promotion legs in Spain ...

Former Ithala board members reject claims of governance failure

Thami Magubane|Published

Former board members of Ithala Bank describe the institution as a 'dead bank' amid a crisis marked by resignations and governance challenges. The KwaZulu-Natal government ...

Suspended EMPD chief, Ekurhuleni city manager in court on fraud and corruption charges

Kamogelo Moichela|Updated

Mkhwanazi was apprehended at his home on Saturday by a South African Police Service (SAPS) task team linked to the Madlanga Commission.

Emmarentia's deadly road rage: Police launch murder investigation

Se-Anne Rall|Updated

Police in Gauteng are investigating a shocking road rage incident that led to a fatal shooting in Emmarentia over the weekend.

Tragic Durban road accidents claim lives of two, including a newborn

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

Over three days, Durban experienced a series of tragic road accidents, resulting in the deaths of two individuals, including a newborn, and leaving several others ...

Watch VideoStormers seek response after Connacht URC loss with key selection calls looming

Leighton Koopman|Published

After a disappointing 33-24 defeat to Connacht, the Stormers are under pressure to secure a win against the Glasgow Warriors on Saturday in their final home URC ...

Suné Luus hails Keshav Maharaj’s ‘masterclass’ sessions after Proteas Women sail into a 2-0 lead

Rowan Callaghan|Updated

Suné Luus has credited Proteas Men’s spinner Keshav Maharaj for providing the tactical blueprint that led South Africa Women to a dominant 2-0 series lead over India. ...

Watch VideoStandouts and slip-ups: Five player talking points from SA’s URC round

Leighton Koopman|Published

A mixed United Rugby Championship round for South Africa saw several individuals shine in crucial wins, but also raised fresh concerns around form and composure. ...

Watch VideoFranco Smith hails ‘Springbok-quality’ Lions after Ellis Park demolition

Mike Greenaway|Published

Glasgow Warriors coach Franco Smith believes several Lions players are ready for the Springboks after his side was walloped 54-12 in Johannesburg.

Watch VideoMamelodi Sundowns eye redemption as CAF Champions League final beckons

Mihlali Baleka|Published

After a 10-year drought, Mamelodi Sundowns and Thapelo Morena are determined to secure continental glory following their semi-final victory over Espérance.

Watch VideoZekhethelo Siyaya: A star is born amidst Sharks’ play-off heartbreak in Wales

Rowan Callaghan|Published

18-year-old Zekhethelo Siyaya enjoyed a scintillating debut, but the Sharks’ 21-17 loss to Ospreys has left their URC quarter-final hopes hanging by a thread.