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‘South Africans are relying on you’: Deployed officers given marching orders ahead of 30 June protests

South Africa

30 June will be a normal day, government warns protest organisers

News

In case you missed it: EFF targets Didiza over bias | M2 highway collapse risk | Jessica Nkosi-Dlamini interview

Weather

Saturday’s weather: A cool day across SA with dense fog in MP

News

Court moves to freeze Judge Phahlane’s property in alleged bribery scheme

World

Europe heatwave swamps hospitals, halts parties

EDITOR'S CHOICE

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Courts Cat Matlala turns state witness after guilty plea in Saps-Medicare24 tender saga

Phakaaathi Brilliant Bafana surge into World Cup last 32

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News

June 30: Avoid Johannesburg CBD and Midrand as protests expected to hit these streets

World

International rescue teams race to earthquake-hit Venezuela as death toll climbs

News

EFF submits motion of no confidence against Didiza amid political bias claims

News

Hotlines and WhatsApp channels: Here’s human settlements’ plan to curb illegal occupations

Education

Term 2 school reports to be issued soon

News

Cleveland mass shooting case postponed

News

National Taxi Alliance says taxi industry cannot afford to halt operations on 30 June

Courts

Fannie Masemola and co-accused could face more charges in Saps-Medicare24 tender case

News

Parliament raises alarm over forensic backlogs and sexual offence cases

Weather

Cold Cape Town ahead this weekend?

Courts

Apartheid hit squad operatives in court over Cosas mass killings

Opinion

Cartoon of the day: 26 June 2026

News

ANC defends Didiza’s decision in Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala court battle

News

Steenhuisen outlines new control measures to prevent the spread of FMD

Opinion

A VIEW OF THE WEEK: More police officers won’t stop 30 June sham

News

Hellbent on nuclear as Thyspunt battle flares again in paradise

Crime

Gauteng police seize R500k in counterfeit goods in Joburg blitz

News

R104m school debt: Tshwane’s power and water cut to Basic Education headquarters moemish

Courts

Twice escaping death as Mamelodi survivor faces Mamasela in court

Opinion

The great divide of 30 June

News

Thyspunt nuclear debate rekindled

News

Eskom and Coega seal deal to Thyspunt nuclear build

South Africa

Mashatile pushes China ties: Trade, investment, healthcare at core of strategic partnership

Opinion

Zama zamas carve out a tragedy on M2 highway

News

Thyspunt ‘will be environmental, economic disaster’ for Chokka industry

Local News

Drunk driver arrested on N2 after claiming he was looking for KFC