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Peet Viljoen argues social media remarks shouldn’t be used to deny him bail

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‘It’s simply unimaginable’: Idac’s Andrea Johnson grilled over Crime Intelligence probe

Weather

Weather alert: KZN faces damaging winds, waves as EC sees snow and showers

World

Deadly wildfires force thousands from homes in parts of Europe

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DA wants probe into McKenzie’s jobs-for-pals scandal, PA also calls for Resolve Communications investigation

World

Modi vows punishment for exam leaks fuelling India protests

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News ‘What is true?’ The contradictions in Johnson’s testimony at ad hoc committee and Madlanga commission

News Ekurhuleni owes R7.3 billion but only has R2 billion left

News Nkabinde Inquiry clears Gauteng DPP Andrew Chauke

News Idac solicited affidavit from Adams that led to Khumalo’s arrest, Madlanga commission told

News Fake sick notes cost South Africa R18 billion every year

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Unconscious hiker rescued after life-threatening fall in Cape Town

News

‘What is true?’ The contradictions in Johnson’s testimony at ad hoc committee and Madlanga commission

News

Joburg’s illegal advertising battle: What happens to illegal billboards and those who get caught?

Courts

Defence gets docket as corruption case involving Judge Phahlane and IPHC leader postponed

Politics

Deputy finance minister explains how flagged municipalities can get their money back

News

Transport Indaba: Here’s KZN’s plan to fix its roads

News

You can run, but you can’t hide forever: How a decades-long police chase ended

News

Here’s how many people were killed by illegal guns in a single year in South Africa

News

Ekurhuleni owes R7.3 billion but only has R2 billion left

Opinion

Rights must protect the innocent, not shield the guilty

News

Tshwane residents left in dark over R25 000 tamper claims

News

Nkabinde Inquiry clears Gauteng DPP Andrew Chauke

Opinion

Tembisa Hospital looting is murder, not just corruption

Crime

‘Don’t disappoint me with the balance’: Police condemn false bribery screenshots

News

Iconic Barbican rises from decay to inner city jewel

Opinion

Battle of the bots shows AI already taking over

Local News

From ‘stateless’ to hopeful: Diepsloot woman gets Home Affairs lifeline

Local News

Female mineworker dies in accident at Harmony’s TauTona mine

Local News

Two Benoni employers fined for hiring undocumented foreign nationals

Local News

Clothing manufacturer expands Isithebe factory, creating 80 new jobs

Politics

Defiant 6 face ANC’s wrath for saving embattled mayor

Opinion

Wheels of justice turn but accountability arrived too late

News

In case you missed it: Is Zille too old? | Fake sick notes cost SA R18bn | Inflation hits 5.0%

Courts

‘Don’t be desperate, my friend’: Witness gets frustrated during ‘Cat’ Matlala trial

News

Here’s how many people have failed their learner’s licence in the Western Cape since last year

Weather

Weather alert: Fire danger warning for EC but fine elsewhere