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R16 billion recovered and police shake-up: Ramaphosa defends commissions

R16 billion recovered and police shake-up: Ramaphosa defends commissions

Are Ramaphosa's suspensions a solution? Experts weigh in on SAPS leadership effectiveness

Are Ramaphosa's suspensions a solution? Experts weigh in on SAPS leadership effectiveness

The five high-ranking SAPS officials suspended amid Madlanga Commission's corruption investigation

The five high-ranking SAPS officials suspended amid Madlanga Commission's corruption investigation

It would be unfair to fire Mchunu now, says Ramaphosa as he suspends Masemola

It would be unfair to fire Mchunu now, says Ramaphosa as he suspends Masemola

Committee condemns poor integrated planning in Matlosana Housing Project

Committee condemns poor integrated planning in Matlosana Housing Project

New ProNutro recipe: drastically reduced total sugar, but is it still the same beloved cereal?

New ProNutro recipe: drastically reduced total sugar, but is it still the same beloved cereal?

SAPS in Crisis: Ramaphosa Suspends Masemola, Appoints Dimpane as Acting Police Commissioner Amid Mounting Scandals

SAPS in Crisis: Ramaphosa Suspends Masemola, Appoints Dimpane as Acting Police Commissioner Amid Mounting Scandals

Gautrain passengers stranded as services between Sandton and Rosebank are suspended

Gautrain passengers stranded as services between Sandton and Rosebank are suspended

Court dismisses R17 million claim from man wrongfully imprisoned for nearly two years for double murder

Court dismisses R17 million claim from man wrongfully imprisoned for nearly two years for double murder

How global airlines are cutting costs amid rising fuel prices

How global airlines are cutting costs amid rising fuel prices

The lies about a white genocide persist… here are some possible ideas why

The lies about a white genocide persist… here are some possible ideas why

Russian Scholars Accuse British Elite of Waging 'Terrorist War' Through Ukraine and Perpetuating 'Cultural Terrorism'

Russian Scholars Accuse British Elite of Waging 'Terrorist War' Through Ukraine and Perpetuating 'Cultural Terrorism'

Mchunu's political survival in question after Masemola's suspension

Mchunu's political survival in question after Masemola's suspension

Suspected business fallout over grass cutting contract behind Newark killing

Suspected business fallout over grass cutting contract behind Newark killing

Nkabinde Inquiry concludes as Shamila Batohi opts out of further testimony

Nkabinde Inquiry concludes as Shamila Batohi opts out of further testimony

Major Phiri's financial misconduct: Allegations linked to Gubis 85 Solutions

Major Phiri's financial misconduct: Allegations linked to Gubis 85 Solutions

Dr Iqbal Survé passes on the baton at Sekunjalo

Dr Iqbal Survé passes on the baton at Sekunjalo

Meet Puleng Dimpane: SA’s acting police commissioner stepping in during Masemola probe

Meet Puleng Dimpane: SA’s acting police commissioner stepping in during Masemola probe

Puleng Dimpane takes over as acting national police commissioner after Masemola's suspension

Puleng Dimpane takes over as acting national police commissioner after Masemola's suspension

Students face uncertainty as St Mary’s Hospital Nursing College's accreditation hangs in the balance

Students face uncertainty as St Mary’s Hospital Nursing College's accreditation hangs in the balance

Stricter policing to prevent overcrowding as Orlando Pirates host Kaizer Chiefs

Stricter policing to prevent overcrowding as Orlando Pirates host Kaizer Chiefs

LIVE | Masemola suspended: Ramaphosa names Puleng Dimpane acting police commissioner

LIVE | Masemola suspended: Ramaphosa names Puleng Dimpane acting police commissioner

KZN Residents vs Mining Giant: Parliament reopens SA-Lithium case

KZN Residents vs Mining Giant: Parliament reopens SA-Lithium case

ETDP SETA refutes claims of inflated office rental expenses

ETDP SETA refutes claims of inflated office rental expenses

Mapaila: SACP won’t bow to ‘abuse’ of ANC over election stance

Mapaila: SACP won’t bow to ‘abuse’ of ANC over election stance

DA files charges against Tolashe, demands parliamentary inquiry into donated cars scandal

DA files charges against Tolashe, demands parliamentary inquiry into donated cars scandal

EMPD’s Mkhwanazi and Kagiso Lerutla’s case postponed to Friday, ruling expected

EMPD’s Mkhwanazi and Kagiso Lerutla’s case postponed to Friday, ruling expected

DA leader, Geordin Hill-Lewis, doesn't see any issue with the DA's salary 'top-ups' of its senior members

DA leader, Geordin Hill-Lewis, doesn't see any issue with the DA's salary 'top-ups' of its senior members

Durban principal's acquittal bid dismissed in high-profile police murder case

Durban principal's acquittal bid dismissed in high-profile police murder case

Perceptions of South Africa’s Foreign Policy in Turmoil

Perceptions of South Africa’s Foreign Policy in Turmoil

KZN SACP's Themba Mthembu publicly supports ANC in upcoming elections

KZN SACP's Themba Mthembu publicly supports ANC in upcoming elections

ANC faces crisis as SACP members must declare campaign allegiance

ANC faces crisis as SACP members must declare campaign allegiance

BRICS+ Series: India navigates BRICS and Hormuz tensions as growth outlook softens

BRICS+ Series: India navigates BRICS and Hormuz tensions as growth outlook softens

A calculated abandonment: The Afghan-DRC relocation plan and what it reveals

A calculated abandonment: The Afghan-DRC relocation plan and what it reveals

Western Cape politician granted bail in child trafficking and rape case

Western Cape politician granted bail in child trafficking and rape case

ETDP SETA faces scrutiny over R637 million audit due to accounting error

ETDP SETA faces scrutiny over R637 million audit due to accounting error

Shamila Batohi withdraws from Nkabinde inquiry after she was denied access to legal advice

Shamila Batohi withdraws from Nkabinde inquiry after she was denied access to legal advice

BRICS+ Series: How the Northern Sea Route Is Reshaping Asia-Pacific Energy Security

BRICS+ Series: How the Northern Sea Route Is Reshaping Asia-Pacific Energy Security

Kagiso Lerutla Bail: State alleges R10,000 offer to remove body in fatal N12 crash

Kagiso Lerutla Bail: State alleges R10,000 offer to remove body in fatal N12 crash

How over 1,200 jobs were created through the Senqu Bridge project in Lesotho

How over 1,200 jobs were created through the Senqu Bridge project in Lesotho

eThekwini municipality's proactive approach to fire safety inspections

eThekwini municipality's proactive approach to fire safety inspections

DA lays fraud charges against Tolashe over vehicle saga

DA lays fraud charges against Tolashe over vehicle saga

Madlanga Commission reveals potential R17 million monthly costs of Tshwane's ad hoc security

Madlanga Commission reveals potential R17 million monthly costs of Tshwane's ad hoc security

Why the public should support Julius Malema after his five-year sentence

Why the public should support Julius Malema after his five-year sentence

SASSA gold cards to be phased out as Postbank sets deadline for mandatory switch

SASSA gold cards to be phased out as Postbank sets deadline for mandatory switch

IN PICS| R500,000 fake alcohol plant dismantled in Eastern Cape

IN PICS| R500,000 fake alcohol plant dismantled in Eastern Cape

Accountability issues arise as lifestyle audits cover 91 percent of government departments

Accountability issues arise as lifestyle audits cover 91 percent of government departments

Sassa eLife Certification portal: Beneficiaries report ongoing glitches despite agency denials

Sassa eLife Certification portal: Beneficiaries report ongoing glitches despite agency denials

Mkhwanazi and Lerutla Bail Hearing: State to oppose release in fraud and corruption case

Labour Court upholds dismissal of hospital employee fired for mocking supervisor after assault by staff

Samsung, DBE Announce Top 20 Schools Selected to Advance to the Next Level of 2026 Solve For Tomorrow Competition

Samsung, DBE Announce Top 20 Schools Selected to Advance to the Next Level of 2026 Solve For Tomorrow Competition