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World

Israel’s Netanyahu denounces enemies and allies in UN speech as envoys walk out of chamber (VIDEO)

News

In case you missed it: Bozell claims SA ignored help | CoJ to wipe off customers’ debt | Ramaphosa condemns GBV

News

‘The story of white genocide does not exist’ – Lamola

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Minister Pule asked for answers after Sassa assassination plot revealed

Weather

Weather service warns of severe thunderstorms in two provinces on Friday

Crime

Mass murder suspect arrested in KZN

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News ‘The story of white genocide does not exist’ – Lamola

News Minister Pule asked for answers after Sassa assassination plot revealed

South Africa US ambassador Bozell claims offers to assist with rural safety ignored by government

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

Elections 2026 Zille warns about small parties after McKenzie reveals negotiations to keep DA out of power

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News

‘A national shame’: Ramaphosa uses Heritage Day to condemn GBV

Crime

13 suspects nabbed in R700k UIF fraud operation in Limpopo

South Africa

US ambassador Bozell claims offers to assist with rural safety ignored by government

News

Johannesburg ready to write off R1.2 billion in customer debt – Here’s how to apply

News

FAME Week Africa’s boot camp for songwriters

News

Dan Corder’s new book on why South Africans are vulnerable to misinformation and fake news

Courts

Robbery and kidnapping accused TMPD officer granted bail

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

Education

New qualifications introduced to improve competency of public servants

Elections 2026

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

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]