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Madlanga Commission Temporarily Halts Tumelo Nku Testimony Over Need to Supplement Evidence
10+ hour, 7+ min ago (185+ words) Get the latest news from Newsnote about Politics, Sports and business. Businessman and alleged informer Tumelo Nku's testimony before the Madlanga Commission has been temporarily adjourned to allow time for the supplementation and clarification of his evidence. Nku, who began…...
Luvo Manyonga Dominates in Comeback Victory at Grand Slam Jerusalem
11+ hour, 15+ min ago (370+ words) Get the latest news from Newsnote about Politics, Sports and business. South African long jump star Luvo Manyonga delivered a commanding performance on Thursday evening, winning the men's long jump at the Grand Slam Jerusalem with a best effort of…...
Court Postpones R228m SAPS Tender Corruption Case Linked to "Cat" Matlala
12+ hour ago (204+ words) Get the latest news from Newsnote about Politics, Sports and business. The Pretoria Magistrates" Court has postponed the fraud and corruption case involving 16 accused linked to an alleged irregular R228 million SAPS health and wellness tender awarded to Medicare24 Tshwane, a company…...
UK Leadership Race Puts North Sea Energy Policy Under Global Spotlight
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (204+ words) Get the latest news from Newsnote about Politics, Sports and business. Britain's future energy strategy has come under renewed international scrutiny as the race to replace Prime Minister Keir Starmer gathers pace. With Andy Burnham emerging as the leading contender…...
South Africa's Diplomatic Engagements with China and Iran Spark Debate Amid Rising US Tensions
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (273+ words) Get the latest news from Newsnote about Politics, Sports and business. South Africa's recent diplomatic engagements with China and Iran have ignited widespread debate, with some observers viewing the moves as a signal of Pretoria's evolving foreign policy amid strained…...
Relief and Resentment as More Than 1, 000 Undocumented Malawians Finally Leave Johannesburg for Home
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (583+ words) Get the latest news from Newsnote about Politics, Sports and business. After hours of uncertainty, hunger and growing tensions, more than 1, 000 undocumented Malawian nationals who had been stranded at a bus depot in Phumla Mqashi informal settlement, south of Johannesburg,…...
Bafana Bafana Reach FIFA World Cup 2026 Knockout Stages After Historic Group A Campaign
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (219+ words) Get the latest news from Newsnote about Politics, Sports and business. South Africa's national football team, Bafana Bafana, have advanced to the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after finishing second in Group A. The achievement marks a significant milestone…...
Tlhabane Residents Reject Eskom's Smart Prepaid Meter Rollout
1+ week, 12+ hour ago (540+ words) Get the latest news from Newsnote about Politics, Sports and business. Power utility Eskom's smart prepaid meter rollout continues to face significant community resistance, protests and intimidation. This opposition has left the utility more than 50% behind its installation targets, delaying…...
Ramaphosa urges united action against youth unemployment during June 16 commemoration
1+ week, 3+ day ago (445+ words) Get the latest news from Newsnote about Politics, Sports and business. President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for urgent and united action to tackle youth unemployment, saying South Africa must create opportunities worthy of the sacrifices made by the youth of…...
Cat Matlala Case Postponed to Wednesday as Defence Demands More Evidence from State
1+ week, 4+ day ago (268+ words) Get the latest news from Newsnote about Politics, Sports and business. The high-profile attempted murder case against alleged crime boss Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala and his four co-accused has been postponed to Wednesday, 17 June 2026, after the defence requested additional evidence from…...