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Courts

Cat Matlala cases to run separately for now as wife gets bail

News

In case you missed it: KZN mass shooting | FF Plus will be at the top of ballot | Sarb hikes interest rates

Crime

Limpopo teacher to return to court over alleged rape of schoolgirl

Weather

Heritage Day weather: Partly cloudy and warm with isolated rain

Africa

ICC convicts Central African Republic rebel leader

World

Iran airlines cancel flights as US sanctions hit

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Education

New qualifications introduced to improve competency of public servants

ActionSA defends its candidate list after DA’s legal ‘stunt’

Education

Nsfas sets October deadline for 2027 accommodation rules

Crime

Hawks re-arrest suspect linked to armed robberies and police station attack

News

KZN traffic officer passes away while on duty after vehicle burst into flames [VIDEO]

Freedom Front Plus to sit at top of ballot on election day – Here’s why

News

Taxi boss Sindane fights Madlanga commission subpoena with medical plea and court bid

Elections 2026

IEC promises glitch-free elections with faster queues

News

Here’s how much land in Cape Town has been identified for social housing – and why there’s a backlog

News

Heritage Day celebrations moved from KZN to Western Cape, but why?

Crime

Police launch manhunt after 11 killed in ‘senseless’ KwaMakhutha massacre

News

Gauteng Health advances hospital upgrades, new facilities

News

Five burnt beyond recognition as minibus taxi skips robot and slams into other vehicles [VIDEO]

Elections 2026

Zille warns about small parties after McKenzie reveals negotiations to keep DA out of power

News

South Africa’s Mpox numbers creep up to 22: Here’s what you need to know

News

RTMC urges road safety ahead of Heritage Day celebrations, long weekend and school closures

Lifestyle

Cramming for matric finals? Here’s what to do instead

South Africa

US envoy Bozell denies calling on Mbeki to mediate SA-US relations

Election on water and jobs: Limpopo opposition accuses Mbeki and Zuma of lying to voters

News

Norwood racist abuse video condemned by SAJBD as victim opens crimen injuria case

Education

KZN school shootings: Two pupils killed

Opinion

Fractious factions: ANC’s local election troubles could shape next leadership race

South Africa

Dirco slammed for false white population claim and typo

Opinion

Can Mbeki help repair South Africa’s ties with Washington?

Education

Nsfas is ‘like a bad movie’ as students slam acting leadership

Crime

11 killed in mass shooting in KwaMakhutha, Durban