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‘It won’t bring Malcolm back’: Family of teen killed by 12-year-old driver

WATCH: Motorists urged to be cautious as snow forces closure of highway in Eastern Cape

Cartoon of the day: 9 June 2025

Power system under pressure but stable, despite cold front

Gauteng hospitals get major tech overhaul to slash scan backlogs

Tasneem Motara appointed acting premier of Gauteng province

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Israeli forces seize Gaza-bound Madleen with aid and Greta Thunberg [VIDEO]

Inside the emotional vigil for Brakpan teen killed by 12-year-old driver

Repairs reveals a piece of history in Durban North

Experts sound alarm over soaring gate motor thefts in Gauteng

Search party organised for missing Blinkpan woman

Centralised operational centre to deal with the FMD crisis set up

Removal of specialised units increased violent crime – experts

South Africa’s health advocacy groups: ‘Health failing to shield kids from HIV’

Police make breakthrough in search for kidnapped Kamogelo Baukudi

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