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Concerns that Mchunu’s influence still strong despite special leave

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Pagad member Faizel Felix rearrested after 8 years on the run

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JMPD arrests over 200 for drunk driving

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Mchunu will continue as a member of parliament, says Mbalula

Joburg’s residents fuming as city aims to cash in on public parks and sports clubs

IEC warning: These rising threats could endanger future elections in South Africa

Here’s government’s plan for South Africa’s ARV-contaminated water

Weather alert: Fine and cool weather nationwide

EDITOR'S CHOICE

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Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya placed on leave of absence [VIDEO]

Russia suggests Trump is emboldening Ukraine, delaying peace

Mpumalanga premier fires education MEC Dlamini in Cabinet reshuffle

Privacy watchdog probes AI porn case at Hong Kong university

SA losing nearly R30bn to illicit cigarettes as Sars tools face delays, says Godongwana

Concerns that Mchunu’s influence still strong despite special leave

Authorities looking into claims murdered 11-year-old Jayden-Lee Meek was abused

Pagad member Faizel Felix rearrested after 8 years on the run

JMPD arrests over 200 for drunk driving

More than 2 600 wanted criminals linked to violent crimes arrested in South Africa

Fresh foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in these municipalities

Ramaphosa’s response ‘a direct spit in the face of our revolutionary forefathers’ – Sisulu foundation

Eskom: Cape Town’s weekly load reduction continues this week

Load shedding: Hiccup in Eskom’s power plans

Struggle to get an Uber this morning? Here’s why

‘Bloody Hell!’ – Where did it come from? Large python caught in KZN

Meta ordered to shut down Instagram accounts and WhatsApp channels posting sexual content of SA schoolchildren [VIDEO]

The commission of inquiry is a gamble

‘His brother is not coming back’: Heartbroken mother speaks after toddler dies in Pretoria tent fire

The land where dreams are made of

Mpumalanga association reaps land reform success

Missing Sodwana Bay skipper: Family receives reports of suspect spotted in Bloemfontein

JMPD clears illegal settlers after long community push in Fourways

Shallcross man murdered while asleep

Police uncover Umlazi chop shop

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