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Police in Mbombela in Mpumalanga have made a breakthrough in the murder investigation of a local anaesthetist, Dr Nicholas Proctor. Police spokesperson Colonel Donald Mdhluli says the 40-year-old Dr Proctor was reported missing on the 1st of February and later that day his lifeless body was found in a flat in Green Valley.

“The rand weakened against the dollar during the same period. In line with the provision of the self-adjusting slate levy mechanism rules, the slate levy on petrol and diesel will remain at 0c per litre with effect from the 7th February 2024”.

Shortsighted and entirely unacceptable. That’s how the SA Medical Association Trade Union (SAMATU) described health minister Dr Joe Phaahla’s assertion that, once done with their community service, unemployed doctors can consider going into private practice.

Former footballer, Thandani Ntshumayelo, in court for assaulting girlfriend.

Police have reminded the public that vehicles displaying a blue light, have absolute right of way when it is safe to do so. National police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe says when safe to do so a motorist is urged to give right of way, according to the National Road Traffic Act.

Two SANDF wounded as chopper comes under fire in DRC.

Pick 'n Pay has recalled five Peanut butter brands, by removing them off the shelves, nationwide, immediately. Following in-house standard testing, these products were found to have higher than regulated levels of Aflatoxin, which may constitute a health risk.

The man accused of killing six sex workers in 2022 in the Johannesburg CBD will be back in court on Monday for his trial to start. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says the case was set down for the State and the accused to enter a plea agreement, but the negotiations were unsuccessful.

A search for a missing person by Free State police has turned into a manhunt after four bodies were found in Botshabelo.