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Ekurhuleni not prepared for major disasters, warns ACDP

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‘Do the right thing’: PA’s plan ahead of showdown Kunene meeting with ANC

Courts

Cape Town traffic officer fired for stabbing someone over TV theft loses review case

Mpumalanga high court ruling expected on David Mabuza’s multi-million investment

Education

Here’s when school holidays start and how to keep kids entertained

Politics

Joburg council descends into chaos over ‘Dada must voetsek’

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Lotto PowerBall: Over R100 million can be won tonight

Opinion Patriotic Alliance has shown its true colours

Politics ActionSA councillors told of axing during council sitting

News Former police minister Bheki Cele never gave directions to PKTT, says Khumalo

Crime ‘Cat’ Matlala caught again: SIU reveals three syndicates in Thembisa hospital corruption

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Lotto

PowerBall: Over R100 million can be won tonight

Patriotic Alliance has shown its true colours

Crime

Over 190 murder suspects among 17 247 nabbed during Shanela II operations

News

Ramaphosa ‘should have acted long time ago’ on corruption claims against NPA’s Chauke

News

Kusile Unit 6 back in commercial operation. This is how long it took

Patients pay for Tembisa Hospital looting

Snow blankets KZN’s Sani Pass, more snowfall expected

Mpumalanga legislature slammed! – Former SANParks CEO weighs in on Kruger National Park rename debate

News

Creecy calls for vigilance on roads after horrific Limpopo crash

Education

KES headmaster says more school time is solution to South Africa’s school violence

Opinion

Cartoon of the day: 30 September 2025

Woman transported to hospital following Playbet shooting

R56 crash in Baynsfield, KZN leaves 12 injured

Youngest rape victim testifies in landmark South African court case

Opinion

Boorish crowd spoils Ryder Cup

News

City of Tshwane ‘to correct’ bills of overcharged customers

Crime

Manhunt launched after police officer shot in Eastern Cape

Opinion

A road safety dialogue is what’s actually need

News

Probe into deaths of three constables ongoing and receiving ‘focused attention’

Crime

Gauteng vows action after SIU report on Thembisa Hospital syndicates

News

In case you missed it: ‘Cat’ Matlala caught again | Cele gave no PKTT orders | McKenzie warns over Kunene

GDE extended school nutrition programme under strain amid socio-economic pressures

Weather alert: Heavy rains in Limpopo and extreme heat in Northern and Western Cape

News

Madlanga commission told KT Molefe and ‘Cat’ Matlala allegedly part of ‘Big 5’ cartel

ActionSA councillors told of axing during council sitting

World

UK plans tougher rules for migrants seeking to stay in country