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3 days ago | 
theherald.co.za | Shonisani Tshikalange |Alaister Russell
A self-employed mother who bagged nearly R40m in a lotto jackpot plans to secure a better future for her family by buying a home and a car, as well as investing in her business. “I'm excited to expand my business and buy an industrial machine that will really elevate my business,” she said. Ithuba, operator of the National Lottery, said there were two winners of the R78,977,677 lotto jackpot from the draw held last Wednesday. One woman has officially come forward to claim her prize of R39,488,838.
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5 days ago | 
dailydispatch.co.za | Shonisani Tshikalange |Sandile Ndlovu
KwaZulu-Natal premier Thami Ntuli. File picture. KwaZulu-Natal premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has confirmed that both the former director-general in his office, Dr Nonhlanhla Mkhize, and the youth director, Melusi Ndima, have vacated their positions after a reported workplace altercation and serious allegations that have since come to light. Despite their departure, Ntuli has ordered that an internal investigation into an incident where Mkhize was allegedly assaulted continue.
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1 week ago | 
sowetanlive.co.za | Shonisani Tshikalange |Thapelo Morebudi
14 June 2025 Buses loaded with the first group of SANDF troops returning from the DRC arrive at Tempe military base in Bloemfontein in the early hours of Saturday after landing at the Waterkloof air base on Friday night.
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1 week ago | 
theherald.co.za | Shonisani Tshikalange |Thapelo Morebudi
Minister Angie Motshekga leaving after briefing the media at the Tempe military base in Bloemfontein on the process to bring home the soldiers who were enjured in the DRC. Better funding could have enabled the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to handle the repatriation of troops deployed to the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) without trauma and logistical chaos, minister of defence and military veterans Angie Motshekga says.
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2 weeks ago | 
theherald.co.za | Shonisani Tshikalange |Thapelo Morebudi
The first group of SA National Defence Force (SANDF) troops deployed to the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as part of the Southern African Development Community Mission there are expected to return on Friday. They are arriving at air force base Bloemspruit in Bloemfontein at about midday and will be welcomed by minister of defence and military veterans Angie Motshega, accompanied by members of the military command council.
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3 weeks ago | 
theherald.co.za | Shonisani Tshikalange |Alaister Russell
A resident of Taung plans to furnish his home and buy a car to improve his mobility and quality of life after winning more than R2m in the Lotto Plus 2 jackpot draw on May 7. The winner, who purchased his ticket for R30 using the manual number selection, has come forward to claim his prize. The lucky man, who does not play the lottery regularly, said the news came as a “shock”. “I knew it was possible but I did not expect it. I’m happy.
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1 month ago | 
dailydispatch.co.za | Shonisani Tshikalange |Thapelo Morebudi
28 May 2025. SANDF members on a parade during a rehearsal for the UN peacekeepers day in Bloemfontein at De Brug military base. As South Africa prepares to honour its fallen soldiers in a wreath-laying ceremony, the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has reaffirmed the country’s long-standing commitment to peacekeeping efforts across the continent. “South Africa has stamped its authority to say we are a country that stands for peace.
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2 months ago | 
theherald.co.za | Shonisani Tshikalange |Rorisang Kgosana
Pretoria high court judge Papi Mosopa has rejected an application brought by Rivers of Living Waters Ministries bishop Stephen Zondo for his recusal in his rape matter. “The application for my recusal as the presiding judge in the trial of the applicant is hereby refused,” Mosopa said. The judge said he could not recuse himself based on unsubstantial grounds and emphasised that he was not biased and that he did not fail in upholding his oath.
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2 months ago | 
sowetanlive.co.za | Shonisani Tshikalange |Thapelo Morebudi
Muzikawukhulelwa Sibiya's legal representative has asked the Pretoria high court for more time to go go through documents. File image. The Pretoria high court has granted more time to one of the defence lawyers in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial to prepare his defence. On Tuesday, advocate Charles Mnisi, who represents Mthobisi Mncube and has taken over the defence of Muzikawkhulelwa Sibiya, asked the court to grant him a further postponement as he needs more time to prepare for Sibiya's defence.
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2 months ago | 
sowetanlive.co.za | Shonisani Tshikalange |Thango Ntwasa
One of four lions that escaped from the Kruger National Park on Sunday has been recaptured, the Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) confirmed. MTPA spokesperson Simphiwe Shungube said the lion is being held at their facilities for proper management.
