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In case you missed it: Zuma disbands task team again | ‘Jou ma se ****’ – Majodina | Transnet posts profit for 1st time in 4 years

Weather

Here’s what weather to expect on Friday

World

Defiant Iran seeks to bruise Trump ahead of midterm elections

News

WATCH: ‘Three policemen came into my room while I was naked’: Eden Park councillor on incident causing tension between Saps and the community

World

France withdraws support for Infantino in FIFA presidential election

Crime

‘He didn’t escape on his own’: Who let Rooigrond prisoner loose?

EDITOR'S CHOICE

Motoring Fuel shock looms: October set to smash South Africa’s price records – Here’s how much you might pay

South Africa MK party slams R23.3bn RAF claims by foreign nationals, vows law change

Courts R200m Port Shepstone cocaine theft: Accused claims prison ‘not conducive’ to his health

Courts ‘What was so special about the wig?’ Mapisa-Nqakula asked in corruption trial

Elections 2026 WATCH: ‘We’re not buying votes,’ ANC’s Mantashe says after RDP housing backlash

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Education

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News

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News

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Education

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News

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Politics

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Crime

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News

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Crime

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News

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News

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News

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Courts

‘Ill’ Mapisa-Nqakula not in court, case postponed

Weather

No rain on the cards for Gauteng this weekend

Elections 2026

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News

WATCH: Analysts warn Majodina swearing at disabled resident reinforces perception ANC leaders are detached and arrogant

Opinion

ANC and SACP alliance on the edge of disintegration

Crime

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Opinion

Kruger’s recovery reminds South Africans what’s worth protecting

Opinion

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News

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News

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Opinion

UK air traffic chaos raises alarm bells about rogue AI threat

Local News

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Local News

Government Employees Pension Fund hands over R1m to two organisations