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Courts

R54m corruption trial: State says Phahlane, co-accused cost police chance to secure cheaper software

Crime

Limpopo farm owner faces assault GBH charges after man caught fishing dies

Weather

Friday’s weather: A hot and wet day ahead

Africa

Kenyan lawyer found alive 11 days after abduction

EDITOR'S CHOICE

Elections 2026 ANC maintains it is the best choice for SA as NEC discusses coalitions

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Crime ‘They said I had to die’: Anti-poaching ranger recounts horrific farm attack

Elections 2026 Changing the tune: ActionSA voters turn on Mashaba over ANC coalition talks

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World

Spanish parliament passes housing measures after protests

South Africa

Here’s how many police officers remained on duty after being criminally charged

ANC maintains it is the best choice for SA as NEC discusses coalitions

Crime

Russia-Ukraine war: Another foreign national arrested in SA, bringing total to 10

Education

Eastern Cape teacher escapes dismissal after sexual relationship allegations

South Africa

AfriForum declares annual farm attack day of remembrance

News

‘Road safety cannot be compromised’: Gauteng MEC as non-compliant taxis are taken off the roads

News

Malaria cases in Gauteng rose 38.6% in 2026: Watch out for these symptoms and travel advice

Elections 2026

120 voters in one house: ANC heads to electoral court

News

Gauteng radiographers not paid on time: Why the health department said salaries were delayed

News

Transport union raises concerns about rail safety and possible sabotage

News

Ekurhuleni uncle sentenced for repeatedly raping 12-year-old niece

Opinion

ANC deaf to SA voices after historic election loss

News

City Power flags copper theft and prepaid meter breach at Randburg imbizo

Crime

‘They said I had to die’: Anti-poaching ranger recounts horrific farm attack

Opinion

Money doesn’t go to SA’s athletes as Smith leaves

Local News

Ventersdorp residents battle service collapse as hung JB Marks council sparks hope

News

‘Saps need to account’ for 10111 emergency number that people cannot reach

Local News

Mpumalanga police urge stokvel members to protect festive season savings

Local News

#TwoBits: KwaDukuza’s political shake-up offers a chance to put KwaDukuza first!

Local News

Kingsol promises to fix broken Emfuleni

News

UN appoints SAHRC’s Tshepo Madlingozi to lead global racial justice mechanism

DA begins coalition talks with ANC and new party in Mpumalanga

Opinion

Helpline crisis must be fixed as 10111 collapses

News

Disabled get new boss as Nyoka-Banjwa takes over at DPSA

News

NPA steps in after harassment allegations involving senior advocate