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A couple was arrested in Kimberley during a drug operation. Image: File Two suspects are set to appear in court following a coordinated operation by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) targeting alleged drug dealing in Kimberley. The arrests, carried out on Friday, form part of “Project Ditto”.

FOOTBALL Kegan Johannes of Mamelodi Sundowns with coach Miguel Cardoso during the CAF Champions League press conference ahead of their semi-final second leg against Esperance at Loftus on Saturday. Image: BackpagePix Miguel Cardoso’s impressive African adventure has been built on personal growth and inspiring confidence, factors he believes have sufficiently equipped him and his team to compete in high-pressure matches.

Former Minister of Public Service and Administration Noxolo Kiviet. Image: Jacques Naude / Independent Newspapers Julius Malema, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has issued an urgent call to Cyril Ramaphosa, demanding transparency and accountability regarding ongoing Special Investigating Unit (SIU) probes into alleged qualification irregularities at University of Fort Hare.

Lifestyle Love Sex Relationships Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are reportedly going to get married on July 3. Image: X Rumour has it that Grammy award-winning singer Taylor Swift is going to tie the knot this year. According to multiple online reports, Swift and her athlete fiancé, Travis Kelce, are going to have a wedding in New York on July 3. It is also reported that the wedding would take place in Rhode Island, either at the singer’s home or at the Ocean House, a seaside resort.

ABDESLAM Ouaddou and Mandla Ncikazi will have engineer a win against ambitious AmaZulu otherwise they mas as well surrender the league title. Image: BackpagePix The Orlando Stadium will take centre stage on Saturday at 3pm as the Betway Premiership title race reaches a defining moment, with Orlando Pirates hosting AmaZulu FC in a fixture loaded with consequence at both ends of the table. For Pirates, the equation is simple — win or risk surrendering any possible control of the title race.

MARLAINE NAIR|Published 10 minutes ago The writer says that if the law cannot rescue you from bad priorities, then your vote must make sure that those in office have your interests at heart. Image: Thuli Dlamini The recent article (Independent Online  April 13 2026) about the Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs’ (CoGTA) inability to probe eThekwini’s Municipality’s R22 million expenditure on the Nelson Mandela and Oliver Tambo statues should not comfort residents.

|Published 16 minutes ago Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will remain open to commercial shipping for the duration of a ceasefire, easing fears over global oil supply disruptions. The announcement triggered a sharp drop in oil prices. Image: Noah Martin / Various Sources / AFP Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday that the strategic Strait of Hormuz, vital for the global oil trade, will remain "completely open" as long as a ceasefire in the Middle East lasts.

Mamelodi Sundowns players during training ahead of the CAF Champions League semi-final second Leg. Image: BackpagePix Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has urged his troops to control the narrative of their CAF Champions League semi-final clash at home to Esperance, even though that won’t always be easy.

Lottoland South Africa has made history with a record-breaking payout of R92 million to a lucky punter from the East Rand. Image: Supplied Lottoland South Africa has done it again – and this time, it’s history-making. A lucky punter from the East Rand has won a staggering R92,151,173.40, setting a new South African record for the highest payout ever made by any bookmaker in the country.

RUGBY Sharks head coach JP Pietersen will be looking for a win against Opreys in an attempt to salvage the season. Image: BackpagePix If the Sharks players needed any more pressure on their shoulders on Saturday in Bridgend when they try to salvage their United Rugby Championship season against the Ospreys, it will be the presence in the stadium of the club’s bigwigs.