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Opinion

No justice, no Fifa World Cup

News

Gauteng budget reaction: Opposition says economy in ‘ICU’ and FMD crisis ignored

Elections

Are we ready for the upcoming local government polls?

News

Government says no immediate fuel shortage risk, but motorists should brace for price hikes

Opinion

Troops storm in – and bliksem

Opinion

Cartoon of the day: 11 March 2026

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News Government says no immediate fuel shortage risk, but motorists should brace for price hikes

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Business Here’s how much it will cost you to apply for Smart ID at these bank branches

Politics ActionSA: Stay or cough up R200k

News Petrol-shedding ahead? Middle East war may lead to a fuel shortage in SA

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Opinion

Gauteng Budget: Big borrowed words, small growth and the illusion of progress

Opinion

Iranian women celebrate long-awaited moment

Weather

Heatwave scorches Cape as rain hits interior

Opinion

Indian myna: A small bird with a big attitude

News

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Courts

Tiffany Meek expected to plead guilty to some charges in son’s murder

Courts

North West father appears in court for murder of two sons

Weather

Weather alert: Extreme heat and fire risks for Wednesday

Courts

Court denies bail to ex-boyfriend in Lusanda Mathabela murder case

News

Flying could become unaffordable as jet fuel prices jump by 70%

South Africa

No licence, no ride: Gauteng’s crackdown on scholar transport safety

World

Danish Supreme Court case opens on arms sales to Israel

News

Liquor licence and renewal backlog down to incomplete docs, says Gauteng Liquor Board

South Africa

Gauteng roads get a fix: Here’s what’s being repaired near you

World

Iran vows to fight on and block all Gulf oil

Education

Half of the graduates from government’s teacher bursary scheme still without jobs

News

‘I was scared’ – Carrim explains why he paid Hangwani Maumela on Cat Matlala’s behalf

News

Standard Bank under scrutiny over ‘unauthorised transactions’

News

Gauteng budget: Here’s where the money is going

Crime

Teen among carjackers arrested: 7 tips to avoid your car being stolen

News

Nkabinde inquiry rejects NPA’s bid to lead its own questioning

Crime

Wesbank teen accused of shooting with unlicensed firearm to distract police to appear in court

Politics

ActionSA: Stay or cough up R200k

South Africa

Misa raises concerns over possible record petrol price hike in SA

Multimedia

PICTURES: Colour flies as Joburg celebrates Holi festival

South Africa

Brazil warns SA to boost defence to avoid invasions