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 Britain's High Court will on Friday announce its decision on British businessman Shrien Dewani's appeal to avoid extradition to South Africa over the murder of his bride, it said Tuesday. Dewani, 31, denies accusations by the South African

 The Hawks have arrested a Thai national at Emperors Palace casino in Johannesburg on charges related to illicit rhino horn trading. The SA Revenue Service says this followed an intensive, international investigation. Sars spokesperson

Higher Education Minister, Blade Nzimande, says there's been good progress made in stabilising Walter Sisulu University. The institution was placed under administration in the wake of a financial crisis that led to staff not being paid

Seven by-elections take place in the Eastern Cape on Wednesday. The Independent Electoral Commission says by-elections will take place in Lady Frere, Mount Fletcher, Bizana and Ntabankulu. Probably the most eagerly contested by-elections will

South African whisky wins international award. See statement below: For the first time ever a South African whisky has taken the title of World's Best Blended Whisky at the annual Whisky Magazine’s World Whisky Awards. The Three Ships

An Eastern Cape policeman has been arrested for carjacking. The 27 year old constable was arrested while on duty at Hlababomvu police station near Port St Johns on Tuesday. He has allegedly been linked to six members of a syndicate who were

The ANC in the Eastern Cape has welcomed the roll-out of the National Health Insurance Scheme in the province. The roll-out in the OR Tambo District Municipality, one of 10 pilot sites, begins on April 1. ANC provincial secretary, Mlibo

A resolute century by 21-year-old Kane Williamson trumped a hostile South African bowling attack and allowed New Zealand to hang on for a draw in the third Test at Basin Reserve on Tuesday. South Africa secured the series 1-nil but were on the

Strip club boss Lolly Jackson's alleged killer George Luca is due to appear in a court in Cyprus on Tuesday. National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson Mthunzi Mhaga says they started extradition proceedings before Luca's arrest. He was