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Joe ‘Ferrari’ Sibanyoni tells Madlanga commission alleged Big Five leader tried to kill him

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Elections 2026

MK party names Bongani Baloyi as Joburg mayoral candidate ahead of polls

Lifestyle

Norwegians mourn King Harald as son succeeds to throne

Weather

Saturday’s weather: Fine and cool for Gauteng as fog and showers spread across provinces

World

New flood risks impede Nepal, Tibet rescue

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South Africa DA rakes in R104m as IEC probes ANC’s funding compliance

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World

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Crime

Crime stats: More than 100 cases of blackmail recorded during first quarter

South Africa

‘The GNU is intact’ – Ntshavheni brushes off mudslinging between ANC and DA

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Weather

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Courts

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Elections 2026

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Old tender tricks recycled as R6.8m transport department contracts questioned

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Opinion

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Education

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Crime

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Opinion

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‘You’re talking sh*t’: Morero and community members argue over electricity issues (VIDEO)