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Courts

Family network linked to alleged insurance killer Kutumela in court

News

Health department sets record straight: Odi District Hospital still running, suppliers remain

News

Soldiers move into Johannesburg crime hotspots [WATCH]

Politics

Lekota’s death unites ANC and Cope years after controversial Polokwane conference

World

Iran women footballers evacuate from safe house in Australia

Politics

Dirco reaffirms support for Iran, urges committee to ‘echo these sentiments’

EDITOR'S CHOICE

News ‘I must be perceived as a good worker rather than belonging to Sibiya,’ says Shibiri

Politics One loaf, one vote? ANC under fire for controversial election campaign [VIDEO]

Courts Robert Mugabe’s son seeks plea deal after abandoning bail

South Africa BMA boots out more than 50 immigration officials over corruption

Opinion Why Gayton McKenzie should not allow Bafana to play at Fifa World Cup

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News

Drones fall near Dubai airport, ships hit as Iran presses on with attacks

News

Gauteng’s housing crisis: Department fires back at DA over failed land programme

TV

Egoli star Lindie Strydom returns to TV with shocking ‘Suidooster’ twist fans didn’t expect

News

Was ex-Gauteng health CFO paid to dip? Lesufi to investigate ‘settlement’

News

Fake ‘WesBank Agent’ pleads guilty after scamming a victim out of R312 000

News

‘I must be perceived as a good worker rather than belonging to Sibiya,’ says Shibiri

News

Motsoaledi suspends Buthelezi and two senior officials over fraud and theft charges

Politics

One loaf, one vote? ANC under fire for controversial election campaign [VIDEO]

Politics

Politicians fume after US ambassador criticises SA’s foreign and domestic policies

South Africa

Vaal Dam holds above full capacity for 13 consecutive days

News

Kruger shootout: Rangers wound one poacher as two others escape

South Africa

‘Algorithms should not only optimise engagement’: Presidency pushes TikTok to curb misinformation

Courts

Robert Mugabe’s son seeks plea deal after abandoning bail

South Africa

Who gets the credit? Government drags itself into Smart ID bank plans debate

News

Fix it or park it: Gauteng pulls over 100 high-risk transport vehicles

News

Morning Fix: Are we ready for the upcoming local government polls? | Government says no immediate fuel shortage risk, but motorists should brace for price hikes

South Africa

BMA boots out more than 50 immigration officials over corruption

Crime

Three dead, teenager wounded in Mitchells Plain gang shooting

News

Transparent justice strengthens fair trials – expert

Opinion

Why Gayton McKenzie should not allow Bafana to play at Fifa World Cup

News

Gauteng budget reaction: Economy in ‘ICU’ and FMD crisis ignored

Elections

Are we ready for the upcoming local government polls?

News

Government says no immediate fuel shortage risk, but motorists should brace for price hikes

Opinion

Troops storm in – and bliksem

Opinion

Cartoon of the day: 11 March 2026

Opinion

Gauteng Budget: Big borrowed words, small growth and the illusion of progress