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72 906 foreign nationals repatriated from South Africa since 7 June

Politics

Is South Africa due a change of name? New think tank revives ‘Azania’ debate

Crime

Suspect arrested in connection with murder of DA councillor

Courts

ATM to take Ramaphosa impeachment inquiry ruling to the Constitutional Court

Opinion

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Politics

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Politics

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Mkhwanazi’s mandate extended beyond KZN

Crime

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