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Friday’s weather: Heatwave in EC and warm to hot conditions across SA

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EU hits pause on country-level social media bans for children

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Acting police minister wants Mkhwanazi appointed to new position

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Elections 2026

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Elections 2026

Police tighten security ahead of local government elections

Opinion

ANC must listen to critics like Mbeki and Motlanthe

Courts

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla fights to avoid terrorism trial as court set to rule

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‘Don’t bid for the Olympics’: Experts warn hosting could cost SA R500bn

News

SAA given until February to find buyer

Opinion

SA cannot afford the Olympic dream, snuff out the flame

Local News

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Local News

Sunninghill trader returns to street

Courts

ANC denies owing Eltel R36m over 2019 election campaign

Local News

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Opinion

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