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Ekurhuleni increases maintenance spending in revised municipal budget
The adjustment budget directs new funding towards infrastructure upgrades, ICT projects and frontline service delivery.
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Gauteng road safety blitz targets non-compliant vehicles
Intensified stop-and-search operations across the province resulted in over 2 300 traffic fines and several arrests.
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KZN’s Malan and Austrian partner Krenn take on ‘mammoth’ Cape Epic climb
This year's route from Durbanville to Stellenbosch introduces adjusted distances for elite women, designed to spark earlier attacks and more…
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Clubs host national Bowls South Africa inter-district championships
Benoni Bowling Club (BBC), Lake Club Benoni and Northmead Bowling Club were the sub-headquarters of the tournament, while Edenvale Bowling…
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Video: Catch the Gamma Normid meteor shower tonight
Lowvelder
Earth is currently passing through a trail of ancient comet debris, creating sharp streaks of light across the southern sky…
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Student pursues ‘phone thief’ from Potchefstroom campus to CBD
Potchefstroom Herald
A 35-year-old man appeared in the Potchefstroom court yesterday following a chase by a student and police, guided by a…
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Help track flu in South Africa: Join the NICD’s CoughWatchSA monitoring programme
The Witness
Volunteer to report your symptoms weekly and help health experts identify early outbreak warnings before the 2026 influenza season peaks.
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Debunked: False claims suggest English is being axed in schools
Network News
Recent social media posts led many to question the state of English in public schools. Africa Check investigated the claims…
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2m-long black mamba found in Pietermaritzburg
The Witness
A bird sanctuary in KZN was surprised to find two dangerous snakes only a day apart, one of which was…
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Gauteng man faces fraud charges for selling government land worth R113m
The Citizen
Hundreds of erven were allegedly sold to unsuspecting buyers despite the land belonging to the government.
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Saps officer accuses cops of burning down his home, destroying evidence to conceal crime
The Citizen
Samkeliso Mlotshwa testified before Parliament’s ad hoc committee on Friday.
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Post Office faces possible liquidation threat
The Citizen
Post Office business rescue practitioners have sent a letter about potential liquidation, but no formal application has been filed.
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In case you missed it: Officer alleges Mkhwanazi torture | Mbeki on Middle East | How Viljoens allegedly stole US goods
The Citizen
Catch up on the biggest stories this Friday, 13 March 2026, in our simple daily news update.
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‘Mkhwanazi told me I should’ve committed suicide’: Police officer details KZN top cop’s ‘role’ in torture
The Citizen
The suspended cop alleged that the KZN police official actively participated in the torture.
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Sweet milk pudding with almonds and chocolate chips
Vanilla pudding might not be as fancy as a mousse or crème brûlée, but it's nostalgic and uncomplicated, which is…
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Brighten up your summer dining with stone fruit and seafood
Step aside, lemon and garlic, there’s a lot more on offer when it comes to South African seafood dishes.
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What to consider when choosing how to finance your next car
From paying cash to dealer-arranged finance, experts outline the key options South Africans should weigh before committing to a vehicle…
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Updated Nissan X-Trail revealed
Nissan has unveiled a refreshed version of its fourth-generation X-Trail, adding updated styling, new interior finishes and built-in Google technology.
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Volkswagen Amarok range soon to grow with Dark Label and W600
Dark Label will return to South Africa, while the Walkinshaw-tuned W600 will be a market first.
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Suzuki reveals pricing for new Across SUV
The Suzuki Across compact SUV will be available in South Africa in two trim grades, GL and GLX.
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Dakar Rally-derived Ford Raptor in the works?
Ford is reportedly working on bringing a Dakar Rally-derived performance off-roader to life, there’s also the possibility of a Raptor-inspired…
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Walmart Boksburg is Now Open!
The opening of the third South African store in Boksburg offers low prices, job creation, support for local suppliers, and…
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Walmart Announces Third South African Store Opening Date
Walmart opens its third South African store in Boksburg on 28 February, expanding affordable shopping and community support across Gauteng.
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Samsung Unveils All New Galaxy Buds4 Series With Ultimate Sound
Samsung audio innovation delivers original sound as intended and intelligent adaptive controls for every environment.
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Samsung Unveils Galaxy S26 Series: The Most Intuitive Galaxy AI Phone Yet
With powerful hardware working together with an industry-leading camera system and intuitive AI experiences, everyday tasks have never been easier…
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Applications for 2026 Samsung Solve For Tomorrow now open!
The STEM Competition is a transformative experience that empowers grade 10 and 11 South African learners with the critical skills…
