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Deaths of two soldiers in mine shaft spark debate over SANDF training standards

Opinion

South Africans feel less poor but expectations have collapsed

Courts

Judge recusal delays trial in 1985 murder of activist Bathandwa Ndondo

Education

University of Venda turmoil prompts call for unbiased investigation

News

Mine clash turns deadly: Gauteng cop among two killed in Limpopo shootout

Local News

14 years on, Ivory Park swimming pool complex still awaits opening

EDITOR'S CHOICE

News Andrea Johnson under scrutiny as Idac oversight office confirms complaints

Courts BMW, AK-47s and exposed intestines: Security guard recounts Joe Sibanyoni attempted hit

News I did not know Khumalo was PKTT convener at the time of his arrest, says Johnson

Courts High Court orders seizure of R325m empire of Tembisa Hospital tender tycoon Hangwani Maumela

News Alleged mastermind Cat Matlala among accused as high-profile contract killing cases head to trial

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Local News

Bronkhorstspruit sewage crisis: Residents demand answers as Brink weighs in

Local News

Arrest made in Mankweng businessman’s murder

Local News

KZN lawmakers to inspect R100m eSikhaleni detergent facility

Opinion

Don’t blame soldiers, blame budget that bled defence dry

Opinion

SA mistakes progress for launches on small businesses

News

High Court to rule Friday on Ramaphosa’s bid to halt impeachment

Opinion

Everyone has an opinion and wants to lay an egg

Crime

Breakthrough in Tebogo Mothapo murder: Limpopo police arrest suspect

News

Andrea Johnson under scrutiny as Idac oversight office confirms complaints

News

In case you missed it: Mkhwanazi, ex get bail | Johnson alleges death threats | Why SA feels poorer

News

Minister Pule vows to end long Sassa queues and restore dignity

Weather

Weather alert: Fire danger in EC with cool and fine conditions across SA

Courts

BMW, AK-47s and exposed intestines: Security guard recounts Joe Sibanyoni attempted hit

Politics

Will government failures and corruption compel South Africans to register to vote?

World

Opposition leader Gandhi demands India PM’s resignation over protest crackdown

World

Heavy rain dampens search for dozens missing in Afghanistan flood

Celebs And Viral

‘Behind every headline is a real person,’ says lawyer defending Chidimma Adetshina

Courts

Julius Mkhwanazi and ex-girlfriend granted bail in precious stones theft case

News

‘Get body bags ready’: Johnson speaks on alleged death threats before Khumalo’s arrest

South Africa

More people are poorer than they think: Here’s why

News

I did not know Khumalo was PKTT convener at the time of his arrest, says Johnson

News

Education department defends role after primary school child sexually abused

News

Manamela moves to appoint independent assessor at University of Venda amid governance crisis

Politics

Two posters, two ‘mayors’: Factionalism threatening to split Al Jama-ah

Courts

Apartheid cop says he ‘might only live for five years’ as Nyoka murder sentencing is delayed

News

Gauteng traffic police intensify checks on scholar transport as term three begins