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Reporting improves but these municipalities have still not submitted last year’s audits

Opinion

Everyone earned man of the match in Proteas thriller

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Child among seven killed in car crash in Eastern Cape

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Lesufi apologises for ‘bath at a hotel’ remark amid Joburg water crisis – [VIDEO]

Local News

Bail refused for man accused of stabbing wife to death

Opinion

FlySafair sale threatens competition and cheap flights

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News Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge placed on special leave

News 32 Ipid investigators handle over 12 000 cases in Gauteng alone

News Paul O’Sullivan accused of getting money from Crime Intelligence slush fund

News Intelligence reveals EMPD officials involved in drug peddling – Ipid investigations boss

Opinion Valentine’s Day: Love, loss and the illusion we’re sold

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Security officers suspended after viral video shows brutal assault

Local News

Safety violations a cause for concern at library

Local News

Two security officers gunned down while escorting bakery truck

Opinion

Trump’s trade bullying may cost US loyalty

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South Africa plays US and China trade game smartly

Opinion

Sona 2026: Forget Tintswalo, South Africa deserves reality

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Sona 2026: These former presidents will be attending

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Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge placed on special leave

Courts

Sangoma dispute lands Gauteng cop behind bars for husband’s murder

News

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‘You can be the white Brown Mogotsi’: MPs accuse Paul O’Sullivan of not being truthful

Weather

Heavy downpours in 6 provinces and hot weather in KZN

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Kubayi condemns threats against SIU spokesperson over Maumela-linked luxury car ruling

Africa

Zimbabwe opposition accuses Mnangagwa of constitutional coup

News

Vaal Dam water quality under scrutiny as contamination concerns flagged [VIDEO]

South Africa

Dirco wants greater push for reparations from former colonial nations

World

Nine killed in mass shooting at remote Canadian school

News

32 Ipid investigators handle over 12 000 cases in Gauteng alone

News

Paul O’Sullivan accused of getting money from Crime Intelligence slush fund

News

Intelligence reveals EMPD officials involved in drug peddling – Ipid investigations boss

News

VIDEO & PICTURES: Melville and Westdene residents protest water cuts

Politics

Same script, different Sona? Parliament budgets over R7 million for Ramaphosa’s address

South Africa

Ramaphosa urged to prioritise water crisis in State of the Nation Address

News

Helen Zille reveals DA will take Joburg Water and the city to court over water crisis

Education

5-year-old pupil’s death at Coronationville school being investigated after conflicting accounts

Courts

Trial date set for police officer accused of murdering Chesnay Keppler