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‘The most ridiculous thing’: Judgement reserved in Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla matter as Mpofu pokes holes in state’s case

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Elections 2026

UDM hopes to end ‘one-party dominance’ in Mthatha by leading a coalition

South Africa

Gauteng govt denies claim Lesufi took credit for Soweto transformer

Courts

Shebeshxt contradicts himself on police incompetence claim

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Friday’s weather: Heatwave in EC and warm to hot conditions across SA

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EU hits pause on country-level social media bans for children

World

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News

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News

Acting police minister wants Mkhwanazi appointed to new position

Crime

Police seize AK-47s, arrest two suspected illegal miners in Westonaria

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Crime

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News

‘The rules will be rewritten’: Lamola warns Africa must shape new world order

Elections 2026

Ramaphosa not worried about ANC election collapse predictions

News

No matric exams during elections week: What you need to know

Elections 2026

Mandela would be ‘bitterly disappointed’ at how we squandered our freedom, says Buthelezi

News

Delft taxi rank closed following shootings [VIDEO]

News

Sars unit at Tshwane House with search warrant for CFO Gareth Mnisi

Elections 2026

Police tighten security ahead of local government elections

Opinion

ANC must listen to critics like Mbeki and Motlanthe

Courts

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla fights to avoid terrorism trial as court set to rule

News

‘Don’t bid for the Olympics’: Experts warn hosting could cost SA R500bn

News

SAA given until February to find buyer

Opinion

SA cannot afford the Olympic dream, snuff out the flame

Local News

Missing Dundee three-year-old found dead after three-week search

Local News

Potchefstroom Hospital shares alternative contact numbers amid telephone challenges

Local News

Sunninghill trader returns to street

Courts

ANC denies owing Eltel R36m over 2019 election campaign