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South Africa

Water tanker mafia and crumbling pipes: Why your taps keep running dry

Crime

Four killed in Walmer quadruple murder as police launch manhunt

Courts

Bellarmine Mugabe and cousin plead guilty to multiple charges [VIDEO]

Weather

Will it be another wet weekend for Cape Town residents?

Courts

Changes made in AKA-Tibz murder trial case

News

More than 150 taxis taken off the roads, 193 drivers don’t have valid drivers licences [VIDEO]

EDITOR'S CHOICE

News Minister explains delays in prosecuting Hangwani Maumela

Courts Julius Malema sentenced to direct imprisonment and fines

South Africa Home Affairs backtracks on this key potential status change for ZEP holders

Politics ‘No friction between Dean and me’: Pappas sets sights on new opportunities outside uMngeni

South Africa Ramaphosa appoints Roelf Meyer as SA’s new ambassador to US

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News

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Entertainment

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Opinion

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News

Minister explains delays in prosecuting Hangwani Maumela

Opinion

Retired Catholic questions Trump crusade against Pope Leo

News

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Opinion

Malema jail term plays into EFF persecution narrative

Politics

ANC delay in supplying records dims hopes for Eastern Cape conference

South Africa

Winnie Madikizela-Mandela’s unforgettable legacy told at last

Opinion

Measles vaccines saved 20 million African children since 2000

Politics

What now for Malema and EFF?

News

Government publishes draft AI policy for public comment

News

DA slams Gauteng foot-and-mouth disease plan

News

Harlequins Sports Club seeks talks as Tshwane compliance dispute escalates

News

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News

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Weather

Weather alert: Flooding, fire and freezing conditions this Friday

News

Judge President Mbenenge guilty of gross misconduct, finds JSC

Crime

Hawks arrest wanted Benin activist over illegal attempt to cross into Zimbabwe

News

Lion’s Head hiking track to temporarily close: Here are alternative routes

News

Sassa cracks down on illegal queue-spot sellers

Courts

Will Malema still be able to serve in parliament after being sentenced to prison?

Education

Umalusi: N1 to N3 exams phased out as policy changes

World

Outpouring of emotion as Turkey buries school shooting victims

News

‘I’ve seen her ugly white face for too long’: Malema celebrates despite 5 year sentence

News

Gauteng scrambles to relocate 200 mental health patients as DA raises Life Esidimeni alarm