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'We are broken': Family struggles to arrange funeral for seven killed in KZN kidnapping

'We are broken': Family struggles to arrange funeral for seven killed in KZN kidnapping

Allegations of sexual assault at Mitchells Plain primary school raise parental concerns

Allegations of sexual assault at Mitchells Plain primary school raise parental concerns

Umashi Dhlamini denies EFF, ActionSA political interference in Tshwane metro police procurement processes

Umashi Dhlamini denies EFF, ActionSA political interference in Tshwane metro police procurement processes

Home Affairs fires seven more officials for misconduct, fraud and corruption

Home Affairs fires seven more officials for misconduct, fraud and corruption

Seven suspects in court for running counterfeit liquor lab in Stutterheim

Seven suspects in court for running counterfeit liquor lab in Stutterheim

Acting police minister condemns xenophobic attacks on Ghanaian nationals, warns perpetrators will be arrested

Acting police minister condemns xenophobic attacks on Ghanaian nationals, warns perpetrators will be arrested

'I had no reason to kill': Principal's bold denial in Durban metro police murder trial

'I had no reason to kill': Principal's bold denial in Durban metro police murder trial

Ghana raps South Africa over 'xenophobic incidents'

Ghana raps South Africa over 'xenophobic incidents'

McKenzie defends R2.1 million car hire amid vehicle delivery delays

McKenzie defends R2.1 million car hire amid vehicle delivery delays

Powerball Plus This Friday, Lotto This Saturday – Big Jackpots Ahead

Powerball Plus This Friday, Lotto This Saturday – Big Jackpots Ahead

Cold front brings rain and icy temperatures to South Africa this weekend

Cold front brings rain and icy temperatures to South Africa this weekend

James Cumalo receives life sentence for the murder of tourist John Wickham

James Cumalo receives life sentence for the murder of tourist John Wickham

Public servants to receive 4% salary increase from April

Public servants to receive 4% salary increase from April

Will the Sassa office move hinder access for Beaufort West residents?

Will the Sassa office move hinder access for Beaufort West residents?

ETDP SETA under fire over R637 million audit findings

ETDP SETA under fire over R637 million audit findings

Zurenah Smit remains in custody as bail application awaits new judge

Zurenah Smit remains in custody as bail application awaits new judge

Warming El Nino set to return in mid-2026

Warming El Nino set to return in mid-2026

Mkhwanazi and Lerutla face long weekend in jail after bail hearing is postponed

Mkhwanazi and Lerutla face long weekend in jail after bail hearing is postponed

Legal Aid refuses to fund ballistic expert for man accused of killing a breastfeeding mother

Legal Aid refuses to fund ballistic expert for man accused of killing a breastfeeding mother

Mugabe Shooting: Victim paid R250,000 and offered additional R150,000

Mugabe Shooting: Victim paid R250,000 and offered additional R150,000

Motsoaledi announces funding plans for new Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital in Gauteng

Motsoaledi announces funding plans for new Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital in Gauteng

Beyond Viral Suppression: Advancing HIV care for a healthier future

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