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Mothers must also pay child maintenance based on income, says Kubayi

Bulgaria to adopt euro in 2026 after final EU approval

ATM demands investigation into claims of political interference in Saps

Health minister weaponising racial bias report to push NHI, says IRR

More than 7 000 grade R teachers aren’t qualified to teach their class

Massive fire sparked by DIY heater displaces hundreds in KZN

Mchunu to report to ANC on Mkhwanazi’s allegations

Former Cape Town mayor dies

From Miss Universe to mom: Demi-Leigh Tebow gives birth to baby Daphne Reign

Revenge-seeking Eswatini national arrested for Umlazi mass murder

No social grants have been suspended, says Sassa

‘South Africans are not safe in the country,’ warns police committee chair

Ramaphosa disputes Trump’s 30% tariff claim as ‘not accurate’

Here’s Eskom’s Cape Town load reduction schedule for the rest of this week

Ramaphosa urged to act fast amid explosive Saps feud

Allegations against Mchunu echo Selebi scandal

Inmates busted using smuggled cellphones to run scams from prison

‘No moral standing’: Saps must act tough on GBVF officers

Cogta warns municipalities against wasting R1.2 billion disaster relief

Cartoon of the day: 8 July 2025

Mr President, the ball is in your court

Disabled Phalaborwa woman takes on Cape Camino

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Suspect shot after failed robbery at Richards Bay mall

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