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Two injured in 28 vehicle crash on N12 Westbound at Edenvale

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North West Health MEC boosts security at Bapong health centre after violent attack

Couple sentenced to life in jail for murder of 93-year-old man

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Defence alleges witness interference in Sassa fraud case

South Africans demand #JusticeforCwecwe in nationwide protests (VIDEOS)

MPs disagree on VAT increase, question Treasury’s ability to perform ‘miracle’

Big drop in petrol and diesel prices from Wednesday, 2 April

World awaits as Trump plans major tariff announcement

Will South Africa provide humanitarian aid to Myanmar?

Myanmar holds minute of silence for over 2 000 earthquake victims

Joshlin Smith trial: Defence grills investigating officer

PICTURES: Broadway phenomenon Dear Evan Hansen at Montecasino

SA power crisis: R440 billion needed to expand the grid

DA claims corruption in R9 billion school nutrition tender in Gauteng

Mbalula says VAT increase is ‘not permanent’, budget deal ‘close’

WATCH LIVE: Joshlin Smith trial continues

Teacher who was on the run has been arrested for alleged rape of pupil

Severe weather warning for areas just outside of Gauteng

‘Misleading narrative’ – ANC Youth League explains unpaid hotel bill

‘Time is almost up’ – DA issues budget ultimatum as parliament committees meet to vote

Justice for Cwecwe: Activists demand action over child rape case

City of Tshwane unveils plan to create 150 000 jobs

Traditional leaders call for land referendum to fast-track restitution

Stay or walk? The DA’s biggest political gamble yet

Blue ribbon initiative shines light on Tshwane service delivery failures

Cartoon of the day: 1 April 2025

SCA sides with Holomisa in R2m defamation case

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