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Courts reveal dark trade in children driven by poverty, trauma

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Gaza rescuers say Israeli fire kills 36, six near aid centre

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Initiation season in South Africa: why state regulation clashes with customary laws

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Batohi could appear in parliament to explain allegations of corruption inside the NPA

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‘Grave injustice’: Man acquitted of attempted rape by SCA after fourth appeal

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Rebuild VBS, urges ANC treasurer-general

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Trump says Musk has ‘lost his mind’ as feud fallout mounts

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Wrongfully arrested woman wins nearly R600k after ordeal that led her to consider suicide

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Pensioners desperate for clarity after not receiving Sassa grants in June

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‘There is no medicine shortage crisis’ – KZN premier

Comrades Marathon 2025 brings tourism, jobs to KZN

R42m water storage facility installed, but taps run dry in Xanthia village

‘Declare Limpopo a GBV disaster zone’ – ANCWL

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Trump confirms date of fresh round of trade talks with China

Bribe-taking NC police officer sentenced to six years

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KZN ready to tackle weather threats during Comrades Marathon

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RTMC warns motorists en route Comrades to drive safe

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SIU and Transnet freeze R20 million in luxury assets amid fraud probe

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Weather alert: Provinces brace for frost, showers and strong winds this weekend

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Bogus lawyer ordered to pay back murder accused client’s R40k

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Zille to the rescue: Will she save Joburg as the city’s mayor?

SA universities race to plug R1.4 billion funding gap

Courts reveal dark trade in children driven by poverty, trauma

Gaza rescuers say Israeli fire kills 36, six near aid centre

Initiation season in South Africa: why state regulation clashes with customary laws

R6.4 billion for Polokwane

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Auditor-General responds to ActionSA corruption allegations

Batohi could appear in parliament to explain allegations of corruption inside the NPA

‘Is it greed or jealousy?’: Ramaphosa fires back at critics of BEE, Transformation Fund

WATCH: Muslims celebrate Eid-ul-Adha in SA and around the world

‘Grave injustice’: Man acquitted of attempted rape by SCA after fourth appeal

Rebuild VBS, urges ANC treasurer-general

Trump says Musk has ‘lost his mind’ as feud fallout mounts

Wrongfully arrested woman wins nearly R600k after ordeal that led her to consider suicide

Pensioners desperate for clarity after not receiving Sassa grants in June

‘There is no medicine shortage crisis’ – KZN premier

Comrades Marathon 2025 brings tourism, jobs to KZN

R42m water storage facility installed, but taps run dry in Xanthia village

‘Declare Limpopo a GBV disaster zone’ – ANCWL

Bico’s art doesn’t play it safe

Trump confirms date of fresh round of trade talks with China

Bribe-taking NC police officer sentenced to six years

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KZN ready to tackle weather threats during Comrades Marathon

RTMC warns motorists en route Comrades to drive safe

SIU and Transnet freeze R20 million in luxury assets amid fraud probe

Weather alert: Provinces brace for frost, showers and strong winds this weekend

Bogus lawyer ordered to pay back murder accused client’s R40k

Trump-Musk breakup: Will 49 ‘refugees’ return to South Africa?

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