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Mpumalanga farm hostage: Gunman kills one, wounds another and shoots himself

Weather

Thunderstorms expected in Eastern Cape on Sunday as warm to hot weather grips most of SA

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‘There could be mayhem’: Army out in case of Zuma’s death – report

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Fleurhof power outage: When will electricity return after City Power substation was set alight?

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Suspect gives birth at police station

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Another weekend, another tavern tragedy

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Tshwane wins Mooikloof Mega City electricity dispute as Eskom loses leave to appeal

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Police arrest KZN ‘shutdown’ ringleader

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19 suspects arrested in Durban amid protests against illegal immigration

Courts

Sangoma jailed for client’s murder after blaming ancestors

Courts

Two directors, Gupta-linked companies convicted of R107.5m fraud, money laundering

News

Proposed changes to Traffic Regulations to affect South Africans and foreigners

Politics

New Limpopo mayor’s legitimacy questioned after SACP membership issues

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Idac confirms Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions Manilall has resigned

Courts

Western Cape woman jailed for killing three great-grandchildren

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In case you missed it: Home Affairs withdraws asylum directive | Pillay wins Nobel Prize | World record for swimmer Coetzé

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Ramaphosa assures nation the security cluster is on top of Durban unrest [VIDEOS]

Weather

Here’s what Saturday’s weather looks like

Elections 2026

Court overturns Mbalula’s decision to remove Andile Lungisa from ANC election candidate list

World

Hurricane Isaias now major storm as it heads to US Gulf Coast

World

Austria detains Ukrainians on spying fears

Courts

Defence urges state to withdraw charges in Julius Mkhwanazi blue lights case amid delays

News

Health department says R183m spent on communication was value for money

Courts

Former Telkom CEO Sipho Maseko convicted in Sars tax case

Courts

‘Women enter marriages poorer’: ConCourt strikes down Divorce Act provision over unfair pension rules

News

SA jurist and human rights lawyer Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize

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Lesufi on asylum directive: ‘There must be no law that is against its own people’

Crime

‘EFF MP’ arrested after allegedly assaulting police officer

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Minister proposes 0% alcohol limit for drivers ahead of December holidays [VIDEO]

News

Hawks freeze R7.7m in assets linked to convicted Eskom fraud syndicate

Politics

Zuma’s possible absence could reshape SA’s political landscape

Matric

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