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Celebs And Viral

‘Makes a very good point’: Gareth Cliff backs Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma’s government video

Weather

Friday’s weather: Fog, cool weather across SA with isolated rain

Africa

Kenya police turn out in force on protest anniversary

World

Venezuela twin quakes kill at least 164 with many trapped under rubble

Weather

Here’s what weather Gauteng residents can expect this weekend

Education

‘This isn’t just a system downtime’: Education technology expert raises warning over school report delays

EDITOR'S CHOICE

South Africa South Africa rebukes US envoy, reaffirms non‑aligned foreign policy

Courts Cat Matlala turns state witness after guilty plea in Saps-Medicare24 tender saga

Phakaaathi Brilliant Bafana surge into World Cup last 32

News Suliman Carrim dodges Madlanga Commission again, citing ill health

News ‘Govt must reconsider priorities’ – 27 groups mobilise for 30 June anti-illegal immigration marches

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News

Curro fights back after City Power cuts school’s electricity over disputed R9.3m debt

News

Parliament calls for tougher monitoring as 29 000 parolees unaccounted for

South Africa

South Africa rebukes US envoy, reaffirms non‑aligned foreign policy

News

Skills transfer or capture? How an ‘outdated’ list could be keeping qualified South Africans out of a job

Crime

Passengers play dead as armed men ambush e-hailing driver in KZN

Celebs And Viral

Peet and Mel Viljoen issued with bench warrant in the US ahead of South African court appearance

Courts

ActionSA mayoral candidate Xolani Khumalo acquitted of all charges

News

Court backs Joburg Water charge, strikes Afriforum application off the roll

South Africa

From Soweto ’76 to 2026: ‘You cannot change the leadership if you are not on the voters’ roll’

News

Will you be able to get a taxi on June 30?

Courts

Cat Matlala turns state witness after guilty plea in Saps-Medicare24 tender saga

News

Ex-apartheid-era ‘informer’ to appear in court for 15 murders

Courts

Ex‑principal and accomplice jailed for life over murder of Durban metro officer

South Africa

SA and Iran deepen diplomatic ties after US-Iran peace memo

News

Treasury cracks whip on cities

Opinion

Europe fans flames of war in Ukraine

Elections

Auditor‑general sounds election alarm as all metros fail audit

Crime

Two Gauteng gun incidents raise fresh firearm safety fears

Opinion

Government finally turns screws on metros

South Africa

Ramaphosa’s impeachment Committee moves on evidence leader as ‘dishonest’ Didiza faces fire

News

Lend a hand as winter hits Pretoria’s most vulnerable hard

Local News

Cable faults prolong power outages leave Mamelodi and Silverton in the dark

Local News

Hijacked Toyota Hilux recovered, kidnapped driver rescued in Kabokweni

News

Cachalia moves to fortify SA’s security ahead of 30 June protests

Opinion

Cartoon of the day: 25 June 2026

Local News

Mbombela court hears businessman was allegedly kidnapped for R30m ransom