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Crime

Two people gunned down in Hannover Park in Western Cape

South Africa

Energy inequality deepens as paraffin users left exposed to punitive hike

World

Middle East war: American journalist kidnapped

South Africa

No April Fools: Fuel and electricity up, wallets empty as SA feels the pain

Opinion

Top cop faces his defining moment in court

South Africa

More than half of SA’s children still face multiple deprivations – Stats SA

EDITOR'S CHOICE

South Africa R80 million legal bill deepens Prasa dispute

Courts Another court victory for Mkhwanazi in defamation case

News What’s really in your water? Damning report highlights how South Africa is failing

News WATCH: Zille dives into Joburg pothole, but stunt won’t guarantee mayor position

Politics Samwu R10.3 billion deal: Here’s how Joburg’s residents will suffer

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South Africa

Fuel levy cut offers relief but falls short

South Africa

Diesel shortage brings Tshwane buses to a standstill

News

Amad denies firing gun in viral funeral video

Opinion

Service delivery fears grow after Joburg wage deal

Politics

Disputes rock ANCWL as conference chaos deepens

South Africa

Chinese employers told comply or face consequences

South Africa

R80 million legal bill deepens Prasa dispute

Opinion

Chess gets a cool boost from global football stars

South Africa

Melgisedek residents await crucial High Court ruling

News

University of Forte Hare suspends vice-chancellor Sakhela Buhlungu

Opinion

Gautrain drives Gauteng growth beyond transport

Opinion

Legal challenges won’t derail FMD response

Opinion

Dating at 60 proves love has no expiry date

Courts

Another court victory for Mkhwanazi in defamation case

News

Easter Exodus: RTMC issues warning to corrupt traffic officers

News

In case you missed it: Petrol price shock hits midnight | Water report exposes failures | Hole fixed after Zille video

News

Ad hoc committee asks for new extension as witness seeks to have her evidence scrapped

Weather

Weather alert: Hot, humid weather sweeps across Eastern Cape

News

‘Petrol is killing us’: Motorists express their frustrations ahead of fuel price increase [VIDEO]

Celebs And Viral

Prince Harry’s lawyers urge ‘substantial damages’ from UK tabloids

World

Russian tanker brings oil to Cuba as US eases blockade

News

‘No kumbaya with criminals’: Hill-Lewis slams opposition to Cape Town’s R114m N2 wall

South Africa

Here’s the extended operating hours of some South African border posts this Easter

News

Municipality covers three-year-old hole just three days after Zille’s snorkeling video [VIDEO]

News

What’s really in your water? Damning report highlights how South Africa is failing

News

Major General Vuyisile Ncata appointed as new Eastern Cape top cop