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Crime

‘Violence is not activism’: Natjoints cracks down on Xenophobic unrest

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In case you missed it: ICJ genocide case deadlines | ‘Africans and Coloureds’ on WC school waiting lists | Malawi repatriation

Courts

‘I’ve never dreamt wearing an orange uniform’: Usindiso building fire accused maintains innocence

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Cop claims whistle-blower confessed in R200m cocaine theft, admits Hawks officers may be involved

Weather

Orange level rain warnings: Snow, floods, rough seas in WC and EC storm

News

New Delhi hotel fire kills at least 21

EDITOR'S CHOICE

Courts High Court in Pretoria dismisses Fannie Nkosi’s bail appeal

South Africa ICJ sets new deadlines for SA-Israel genocide in Gaza case

Weather Weather alert: Flooding and light snowfall in parts of SA

News ‘They have better technology than we do’: Hawks officer warns drug networks are outpacing police

News 7-year degrees and foreign national beneficiaries: SIU uncovers rot in Free State premier bursaries

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Cape Town’s dams sitting over 70%, well above last year’s levels

News

WATCH: Did blades beat rails? SAAF Alouette vs Gautrain – Here’s who won

World

UK PM slams violence over police handcuffing of dying student

South Africa

Eskom, Cogta, Salga and Ramokgopa on solving R467bn municipal electricity debt crisis

Weather

More schools close in the Eastern Cape amidst severe weather warnings

Education

Classrooms still missing: GDE delays Dulcie handover over MEC’s ‘competing priorities’

Politics

EFF boycotts budget debate, says Ramaphosa ‘does not deserve an audience in parliament’

Crime

Family disputes robbery claim in Mossel Bay teen stabbing

Education

Government finds ‘only African and Coloured’ pupils on Western Cape school waiting lists

Celebs And Viral

Over R240k raised to replace stolen coffee machine for Hawks officer Sanders [VIDEO]

News

Two suspects arrested in Mozambique for the murder of two tourists at Kruger Park

Politics

ANC removes incompetent mayors in two municipalities … but what about Morero?

News

‘It’s nuts’: MPs don’t believe government is ready to take over one of SA’s most notorious prisons

South Africa

Anti‑migrant violence: Another country pulls its people out of SA

News

Lotto players struggle to place bets

Courts

High Court in Pretoria dismisses Fannie Nkosi’s bail appeal

News

OCJ slams fake Chief Justice Maya ‘declaration’ claiming 30 June protest ban

Education

West Rand schools still plagued by asbestos despite promises

Crime

Braamfischerville teen hacked to death: Police launch manhunt

Sizekhaya Lotto

PowerBall: Check your tickets, R128 million has been won!

Weather

Here we go again! Schools closed again in the Western Cape as storms descend on the province

South Africa

ICJ sets new deadlines for SA-Israel genocide in Gaza case

Education

Paid your Nsfas loans? You could be eligible for a refunds

News

Thyspunt nuclear plan ignites new fight over coast and power

Crime

Unknown woman shot dead in Laudium field

Opinion

The pros and cons of Ramaphosa’s survival strategy