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- Judge feared ancestors would close his ‘road to sight’ if he left bench
A Free State High Court judge facing possible removal for incapacity has refused to resign, retire or apply for medical discharge because traditional healers warned that doing so would anger his ancestors and make his blindness permanent, a Judicial Conduct Tribunal heard on Wednesday. Judge Lepono Lekale, who has not… Read more » - Donald Trump praises Nigeria’s efforts against violence towards Christians
President Donald Trump praised Nigerian President Bola Tinubu for his actions against violence, according to a letter released by Nigeria’s presidency on Wednesday, in contrast to the U.S. leader’s threats late last year over treatment of that country’s Christians. Trump said he appreciated Tinubu’s “decisive leadership on behalf of the… Read more » - Mental health is everyone’s business: Why silence is costing lives
Mental health is often spoken about in whispers, hidden behind closed doors or dismissed as a personal weakness. Yet the reality is that mental health is as important as physical health and ignoring it comes at a devastating cost, not only to individuals but to families, communities and society as… Read more » - Battle for Tshwane’s most powerful office shifts to court
The court fight over Johann Mettler’s suspension has laid bare why the office of Tshwane city manager has become one of the most fiercely contested positions in coalition politics, with court papers revealing that the holder of the post controls virtually every lever that keeps South Africa’s capital functioning. Buried… Read more » - Workers brace for another interest rate blow
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) has expressed concern over the anticipated hike in interest rate after inflation was reported at an all time high in two years. Inflation spiked to 5% in June from 4.5% in May, pushed heavily by soaring global oil prices, which have surged… Read more » - Safa clarifies Bafana coach Hugo Broos’ contract situation
The South African Football Association (Safa) has moved quickly to quell the rumours that it has offered Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos a one-year contract extension. Bafana have just returned from a successful Fifa 2026 World Cup campaign, where they rewrote history books by qualifying for the knockout stage… Read more » - ‘Canadians not punching bag’, leaders caution Donald Trump amid trade talks
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he and US President Donald Trump agreed to intensify trade negotiations after speaking on Tuesday but warned he would consider all options if the tariffs Trump threatened go ahead. Trump on Monday unveiled plans for 50% tariffs on a wide range of imports from… Read more » - Lotto results for Wednesday, July 22 2026
Lotto results for Wednesday, July 22 2026 Lotto: 02 | 04 | 28 | 32 | 34 |35 Bonus Ball: 23 Lotto Plus 1: 11 |14 | 19 | 21 | 33 | 39 Bonus Ball: 37 Lotto… Read more » - South Africans wrongly priced out of the bush, says tourism boss
For many South Africans, the thought of a bush getaway conjures images of five-star safari lodges, hefty price tags and experiences designed exclusively for wealthy overseas tourists. According to a leading tourism executive, that perception is keeping locals away from some of the country’s most affordable holiday destinations. Nick Dickson,… Read more » - Bidvest security clashes with defence in Matlala trial
Tempers flared in the Johannesburg High Court on Wednesday when state witness Mzamo Cele repeatedly clashed with defence lawyers during cross-examination. This pushed Judge Cassim Moosa to intervene and remind him that he was there to answer questions, not challenge the defence’s strategy. The heated exchanges unfolded during the murder… Read more »
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