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ActionSA lays criminal charges against Ramaphosa over Phala Phala claims

ActionSA lays criminal charges against Ramaphosa over Phala Phala claims

Court reveals Fadiel Adams’ troubling history as NCC leader faces bail hearing

Court reveals Fadiel Adams’ troubling history as NCC leader faces bail hearing

SAPS officer's testimony reveals Major General Khan's alleged involvement in cocaine scandal

SAPS officer's testimony reveals Major General Khan's alleged involvement in cocaine scandal

Civil society says whistleblower protection laws 'need more teeth'

Civil society says whistleblower protection laws 'need more teeth'

Constitutional Court to hear Nandipha Magudumana's appeal against unlawful deportation

Constitutional Court to hear Nandipha Magudumana's appeal against unlawful deportation

NCC leader Fadiel Adams’ bail hearing: Court told of history of disregard for the law

NCC leader Fadiel Adams’ bail hearing: Court told of history of disregard for the law

Inside Jake Rosmarin's 42-day quarantine: Travel influencer shares journey through hantavirus isolation

Inside Jake Rosmarin's 42-day quarantine: Travel influencer shares journey through hantavirus isolation

'I know your bosses': MK Party's David Skosana faces suspension for threatening journalist

'I know your bosses': MK Party's David Skosana faces suspension for threatening journalist

The homeless 'must get voting rights' in local government elections

The homeless 'must get voting rights' in local government elections

UPDATE | Four Mexican nationals among 11 suspects arrested in R100m drug raid in North West

UPDATE | Four Mexican nationals among 11 suspects arrested in R100m drug raid in North West

ANCYL says Ramaphosa will not address June 16 event until youth submit CVs

ANCYL says Ramaphosa will not address June 16 event until youth submit CVs

'I think there’s more to it': Suspended top cop Fannie Masemola puzzled by R228m tender case

'I think there’s more to it': Suspended top cop Fannie Masemola puzzled by R228m tender case

Ahmed Kathrada Foundation denounces racist and misogynistic remarks from Bhinca Nation podcast host Ngizwe Mchunu

Ahmed Kathrada Foundation denounces racist and misogynistic remarks from Bhinca Nation podcast host Ngizwe Mchunu

Cape Town traders brave harsh weather to keep their businesses alive

Cape Town traders brave harsh weather to keep their businesses alive

Gauteng High Court rules on law firm’s recruitment policy and affirmative action

Gauteng High Court rules on law firm’s recruitment policy and affirmative action

WATCH | SAPS officer Steve Phakula testifies at Madlanga Commission over drug seizure allegations

WATCH | SAPS officer Steve Phakula testifies at Madlanga Commission over drug seizure allegations

Heroic rescue as 28 preschoolers evacuated from flooded Cape Town school

Heroic rescue as 28 preschoolers evacuated from flooded Cape Town school

Gauteng traffic cop accused of raping woman in his apartment block, released on bail

Gauteng traffic cop accused of raping woman in his apartment block, released on bail

Mother of South African woman jailed in Thailand pins hopes on a royal pardon

Mother of South African woman jailed in Thailand pins hopes on a royal pardon

Three killed in flooded farm as NSRI rescues 23 trapped on rooftops near Worchester

Three killed in flooded farm as NSRI rescues 23 trapped on rooftops near Worchester

eThekwini's Energy Unit battles high vacancy rates amid growing informal settlements

eThekwini's Energy Unit battles high vacancy rates amid growing informal settlements

Will Fadiel Adams secure bail? Court to rule on fraud charges

Will Fadiel Adams secure bail? Court to rule on fraud charges

Severe flooding in Kleinmond claims three farm workers' lives

Severe flooding in Kleinmond claims three farm workers' lives

Ethics Committee reprimands Minister Dean Macpherson for calling ActionSA supporters ‘amaphara’

Ethics Committee reprimands Minister Dean Macpherson for calling ActionSA supporters ‘amaphara’

Hantavirus outbreak is not another Covid pandemic- WHO

Hantavirus outbreak is not another Covid pandemic- WHO

'This is not another Covid pandemic'| WHO explains Hantavirus outbreak

'This is not another Covid pandemic'| WHO explains Hantavirus outbreak

Man sought in Gqeberha shooting that left three dead, six wounded

Man sought in Gqeberha shooting that left three dead, six wounded

R360m SAPS tender case involving Masemola and Matlala postponed to next month

R360m SAPS tender case involving Masemola and Matlala postponed to next month

Intelligence reports contradict Trump’s claims about Iran – Report

Intelligence reports contradict Trump’s claims about Iran – Report

China reveals four red lines ahead of Trump visit

China reveals four red lines ahead of Trump visit

Minister Malatsi responds to AI policy scandal by appointing expert review panel

Minister Malatsi responds to AI policy scandal by appointing expert review panel

LIVE: SAPS officer Steve Phakula testifies at Madlanga Commission over drug seizure allegations

LIVE: SAPS officer Steve Phakula testifies at Madlanga Commission over drug seizure allegations

Transport minister proposes new funding model for Road Accident Fund

Transport minister proposes new funding model for Road Accident Fund

China and the US: Navigating a New International Order

China and the US: Navigating a New International Order

LOOK | Police uncover R100m drug lab in North West

LOOK | Police uncover R100m drug lab in North West

MK Party calls for removal of Public Protector over Phala Phala handling

MK Party calls for removal of Public Protector over Phala Phala handling

Ramaphosa to face uphill battle in Phala Phala review bid, experts warn

Ramaphosa to face uphill battle in Phala Phala review bid, experts warn

Fire and Rescue teams save 28 preschoolers from flooding in Mitchells Plain

Fire and Rescue teams save 28 preschoolers from flooding in Mitchells Plain

'Cyril Must Fall': MK Party demands Ramaphosa's resignation at Africa’s Travel Indaba

'Cyril Must Fall': MK Party demands Ramaphosa's resignation at Africa’s Travel Indaba

Major court day as Masemola, ‘Cat’ Matlala, Joe 'Ferrari' and Fadiel Adams appear

Major court day as Masemola, ‘Cat’ Matlala, Joe 'Ferrari' and Fadiel Adams appear

Today's weather: Cold front brings rain, flood risk and strong winds in parts of SA

Today's weather: Cold front brings rain, flood risk and strong winds in parts of SA

What’s behind the surge in cruise ship disease reports?

What’s behind the surge in cruise ship disease reports?

Parliament criticises DCS for excessive food contract prices and procurement mismanagement

Parliament criticises DCS for excessive food contract prices and procurement mismanagement

Mystery over informant's role during 750kg cocaine seizure | Madlanga Commission

Mystery over informant's role during 750kg cocaine seizure | Madlanga Commission

MK Party proposes amendments to enhance Parliament's impeachment procedures

MK Party proposes amendments to enhance Parliament's impeachment procedures

Court to decide on bail for NCC leader Fadiel Adams, charged with fraud and defeating the ends of justice

Court to decide on bail for NCC leader Fadiel Adams, charged with fraud and defeating the ends of justice

How Africa’s Travel Indaba 2026 positions tourism as a catalyst for economic growth

How Africa’s Travel Indaba 2026 positions tourism as a catalyst for economic growth

Kubayi says she won't back down on Legal Sector Code enforcement

Kubayi says she won't back down on Legal Sector Code enforcement

Mervyn Dirks criticises Ramaphosa's strategy to avoid impeachment questions

Mervyn Dirks criticises Ramaphosa's strategy to avoid impeachment questions

Madlanga Commission shakes SAPS as 18 top cops suspended on corruption claims

Madlanga Commission shakes SAPS as 18 top cops suspended on corruption claims