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Life imprisonment for Limpopo father who killed daughter, torched mother’s house

South Africa

Sassa debunks fake R500 chronic illness grant message

Crime

Free State man sentenced for murdering girlfriend and 18-month-old

News

‘You said you were going to look after my rights’: Bafana Mahungela feels ‘tricked’ after guilty verdict

Courts

New accused in DJ Warras murder case abandons bail

News

Shebeshxt trial postponed to May 2027 despite bid to remove magistrate

EDITOR'S CHOICE

Courts Bafana Mahungela found guilty of Kirsten Kluyts’ murder

Business Transnet posts profit for the first time in four years, but still long way to go to recovery

News Petition against Eskom’s 8.83% tariff hike passes 5 700 signatures as public hearing looms

News 12-year divorce battle: Husband’s R5.9m, R12m pension, no kids’ maintenance, and R2.9m girlfriend loan

Politics ‘Unifier’ Chikane’s exclusion from ANC mayoral list could spell doom for the party

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News

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News

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Courts

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Opinion

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News

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Crime

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Opinion

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Opinion

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News

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Local News

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News

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Local News

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Local News

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Local News

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News

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Opinion

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Opinion

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