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A former Tembisa Hospital supply chain clerk stands to lose a luxury property worth R6.4m and pension benefits valued at R1.8m after the investigating unit obtained a preservation order and interim interdict linked to the alleged looting of public funds at the hospital. SowetanLIVE

Nearly R1bn worth of drugs destined for South Africa’s streets were intercepted at the Beitbridge border post on Wednesday with investigators probing drug seizure is linked to global trafficking network. SowetanLIVE

Managing director at Donda Attorneys, Malusi Xulu, said couples should first attempt reconciliation before pursuing divorce proceedings SowetanLIVE

Khodani Manyike from K Tshitahe Attorneys in Pretoria said many people enter divorce proceedings without understanding that courts decide each matter based on facts, evidence and financial circumstances. SowetanLIVE

Dawie Roodt founder, Director and Chief Economist of the Efficient Group says there is a likelihood fuel prices will go down but we are still yet to pay for the time when the fuel levy relief was put in place because government could not afford that move. SowetanLIVE

Bolhuis said kidnapping syndicates are moving away from lengthy, high-profile ransom kidnappings involving wealthy businessmen and instead opting for quick abductions aimed at draining victims’ bank accounts within hours. SowetanLIVE

Zee Nxumalo opens up on evolving from Amapiano to 3-step with Dlala Thukzin, and how diving into Lekompo won her a new wave of fans in Limpopo. SowetanLIVE

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has frozen luxury properties linked to businessman Thapelo Samuel Buthelezi after uncovering irregular emergency medical services tenders worth more than R532 million awarded by the Free State Department of Health. SowetanLIVE

A doctor who spent four years training in a recognised Occupational Medicine specialist programme at the University of the Witwatersrand has raised concerns about the programme’s implementation, accreditation oversight and registrar governance. SowetanLIVE

In a few days, medical doctor and multi award winning gospel musician, Dr Tumi will be hosting the Gathering of Worshippers concert at FNB stadium. He joins us on Deeply Rooted in discussion of what to expect ahead of this, and the importance of holding excellence as a standard in our lives as believers.

Nsikelelo Mthiyane returns as Thembi Gumede in the second season of SABC1’s Amalanga Awafani, airing tonight. The Richards Bay-born sports broadcaster turned actress, known for Sibongile & The Dlaminis, speaks to Sowetan about her TV journey, the highs and lows of fame and stepping into a lead role at a young age. SowetanLIVE

Over a period of four months Gugulethu, Nyanga and Delft in the Western Cape, were terrorised by a violent and coldblooded gang. Among the victims was an entire family slain in their beds as they slept. When a seasoned investigator was put on the case, he started to make progress almost immediately, and soon realised that rather than a highly organised group of criminals, these crimes were being c...

After carving out a name through villainous roles in House of Zwide, Rorisang Mohapi-Grootboom shifts gears into leading-lady territory in Mzansi Magic’s upcoming drama Kwa Baba. She plays Bahumi Motaung, the love interest to Zwelakhe Mkhize, portrayed by Vuyo Biyela, in the new series premiering on Friday. Mohapi-Grootboom speaks to Sowetan about what viewers can expect from the show. SowetanLIVE

Dr Zolani Mkhiva, secretary general for Contralesa, says it is unhistorical and untraditional for American actress Gabriella Union to bury her father's remains at a wine farm in Cape Town. SowetanLIVE

Dr Ferrial Adam from WaterCAN said residents should remain cautious when using water tanker services, particularly with concerns around monitoring and water quality. SowetanLIVE

The Gauteng Department of Education is under scrutiny after service providers linked to controversial COVID-19 school sanitisation contracts agreed to pay back R25 million to the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), following findings that the procurement process was irregular and not cost-effective. SowetanLIVE

SAHRC Commissioner, Dr. Henk Boshoff says they believe that there is deliberate syndicate that have infiltrated municipalities to sabotage infrastructure so that they can benefit from water tankering. This based on testimonies they’ve heard across the country. SowetanLIVE

PSG Wealth's chief investment officer Adriaan Pask explores a classic central bank dilemma as South Africa contemplates the growing tension between inflation risks and economic weakness in the country.

Putco spokesperson Lindokuhle Xulu said the 10% increase actually means their commuters would be paying R43 extra for their weekly fare. SowetanLIVE

Phiriphiri Security guard shares how they were terminated after Madlanga commission revelations alledging R2.9bn controversial security tenders by Tshwane Metro police department. SowetanLIVE

The family of the North West 48-year-old activist say they are deeply distraught following the death of their brother, who they described as a champion of family unity and a strong voice for the Mahikeng community. SowetanLIVE

The 22 April 2026 judgment of the Constitutional Court in Absa Bank Limited and Another v Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service marks a significant development in South African tax law. For the first time, a higher court has provided authoritative guidance on the interpretation and application of the general anti-avoidance rule (GAAR) in section 80A of the Income Tax Act. In the lates...

Thato Molosankwe, a North West crime activist, was fatally shot at his home in the early hours on Wednesday. SowetanLIVE

Ramokgopa says it is regrettable to have reached a state where Eskom had to threaten to disconnect Joburg over R5,2bn debt. SowetanLIVE

Nompumelelo Masela mother of the grade 7 pupil, said her son has not received any reading material and spends his days at home without school-related activities. SowetanLIVE