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- Truck driver arrested after being found more than 20 times over legal alcohol limitKwaZulu-Natal Road Traffic Inspectorate officials have arrested two alleged drunk drivers including one who was found to be more than 20 times over the legal limit. Read more »
- KZN police clerk shot dead, husband airlifted to hospital in suspected murder, attempted suicide incidentA KwaZulu-Natal police clerk died and her husband was airlifted to hospital after a shooting at their home in Mandeni on Saturday. Read more »
- Fezile Ngubane is a victim, not involved in Olorato Mongale's killing: policeKwaZulu-Natal man Fezile Ngubane who was initially identified as a suspect sought by police in the Olorato Mongale murder and said to be in a syndicate targeting young women has been cleared. Read more »
- Experience and struggle have prepared PSG for Champions League glory, says Luis EnriqueParis St Germain manager Luis Enrique is confident that his youthful squad are ready to clinch their first Champions League title as they gear up for Saturday's final against Inter Milan. Read more »
- Former TimesLIVE editor Andrew Trench loses battle to cancerFormer TimesLIVE editor Andrew Trench has died after a battle with cancer. Read more »
- Sedibeng mayor facing suspension found unharmed after alleged hijacking and kidnappingSedibeng mayor Lerato Maloka and her driver were found unharmed after they were allegedly hijacked and kidnapped from Alberton on Friday. Read more »
- Police arrest man with R8m in dagga in trailerPolice arrested a 27-year-old man who was found with 42 bags of compressed dagga in a trailer on Friday. Read more »
- OPINION | Making the switch to vaping can save lives, now we need government to get on-boardA well-implemented harm reduction strategy can achieve success on two fronts: Move us closer to a smoke-free status and discourage young people from taking up smoking for the first time. Read more »
- From Uyinene to Olorato: GBV cases that sparked a national outcryAs South Africa grapples with an alarmingly high rate of gender-based violence (GBV) incidents, numerous cases have sparked a widespread outrage and calls for urgent action. Read more »
- Four life terms for ex-DA councillor after family dies in fire he startedFormer DA PR councillor Michael Buthelezi was sentenced to four life terms in prison by the Ladysmith regional court on Friday. Read more »
