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OPINION: SAFA should take notes as Germany show decisive leadership

Africa

Deportations threaten schooling for thousands of Zimbabwean pupils

Tech and Science

Cyberattack silences Outa

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Madlanga commission’s list of rogues grows with suspensions, arrests and assassinations

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Man killed in Musina car attack, passenger survives as police hunt shooters

Politics

The 2021 local government elections was a whole lot more male, report finds

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News Stinky pavements and fishy finances: Why Pikitup isn’t collecting your bin in time

Politics ANC says Dina Pule has learnt her lesson, but DA demands a lifestyle audit

Politics Calls for public protector to explain why there is still no report on Senzo Mchunu

News A year since Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s explosive revelations: What now?

South Africa Pick n Pay distances itself from R421k stolen card purchases

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Call to put brakes on permitless bus operators

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Opinion

South Africa and Zimbabwe must help migrant pupils

Politics

Grassroots revolt erupts against Eastern Cape ANC leaders

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Local News

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Local News

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Local News

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Local News

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Courts

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Opinion

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Politics

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Opinion

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Opinion

Why rugby fans stay away from Ellis Park

Courts

JMPD officer accused of murdering colleague remains behind bars

Crime

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Weather

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World

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World

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