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Cartrack awaiting external reports before finalising probe into employee's death

Court overturns reinstatement of correctional officers accused of lying about parolee visits

Why some people flee to South Africa — and the rights refugees actually have

Man loses fight over sister's R834,000 death benefit as boyfriend inherits everything

Padayachee tells Madlanga Commission Brigadier was arrested for an alleged crime she had yet to commit

Conflict at the PIC: Godongwana and Masondo clash over leadership

Desperate Malawians brave winter nights outside Woodmead consulate, hoping for repatriation

Tragic Verulam temple collapse prompts criminal investigation by Labour Department

Ramaphosa vs Impeachment Committee: 'If you stay in your lane, then you won’t grant the interdict'

Hawks seek help in locating vanished Eastern Cape fraudster ordered to repay victims R610,000

Gayton McKenzie under fire for R31 million World Cup spending

South Africa spends R552 million on detaining and deporting illegal foreigners

'You can't dodge accountability': Ramaphosa under fire in Phala Phala court showdown

Community group responds to DA's policing pledge to deliver safety in Delft

Mbalula says he was 'aware for some time' that former eThekwini mayor Zandile Gumede would join Zuma's party

Fed up Durban ratepayers' movement to contest November local government elections

PIC faces governance crisis amid internal power struggles

Three suspects in Malmesbury mass shooting to seek bail next week

Eskom faces backlash from residents during illegal electricity disconnection in Pietermaritzburg

Inside Mr Moloto’s TV journey: from 'Skeem Saam' to 'The Makhenes'

Mpofu: Ramaphosa fears embarrassment over Phala Phala, not justice

Mbalula says ANC is not at war with Zandile Gumede after MK Party move

Umlazi police officer sentenced for fatally shooting son after mistaking him for intruder

Court battle over City Manager's suspension in Tshwane

Amakhosi welcome inkosi Chiliza's appointment as Traditional Prime Minister

China's economy grows 4.7% in first half of 2026

Earth is getting a black box to record our own downfall

Phoenix residents demand action on traffic congestion and road improvements

True South Africa | South Africa's Education Standards Have Not Collapsed. The Evidence Says So

Madlanga Commission: Matlala's lawyer says he is not an alleged crime kingpin

How a new R11.4 million linen depot could enhance healthcare resilience in the Western Cape

Timothy Omotoso's legal battle continues: Supreme Court grants appeal

UPDATE: Somerset Mall remains open despite three-day power outage

Volkswagen’s global restructure should be a ‘wake-up call’ for South Africa, Parliamentary chair says

NEHAWU reaffirms support for SACP, criticises ANC's failure to represent workers

Newborn baby girl found abandoned in plastic bag in Doornfontein open veld

She fell in love, then her R2 million vanished - Hawks hunt three men

From Extraction to Transformation: Africa's Critical Minerals Moment

Convicted sexual predator Iain Wares faces further delays in sentencing due to health

What is electrical muscle stimulation and how is it transforming fitness in SA?

Ramaphosa impeachment bid | Judge questions whether president believes his version should outweigh evidence

Madlanga Commission challenges Suliman Carrim's medical claims after lunch sighting

Pressure mounts on IDAC's Andrea Johnson as Ramaphosa steps in

Police offer R50,000 reward for information on murder of Ghanaian national in Nyanga

South African woman found dead in five-star London hotel

South Africa's Judiciary still not fully independent, Chief Justice Maya warns

Mastermind of Chester Butcheries truck hijacking sentenced to life imprisonment

Beyond the Noise: Why Governance, Not Rhetoric, Must Guide Eskom's Unbundling

Gauteng High Court orders return of 570 families to N12 settlement after illegal evictions

Commission demands medical records after Suliman Carrim allegedly spotted out shopping

'Nkandla to Phala Phala, The Saga Continues': Adv likens Ramaphosa's court bid to a movie sequel

Mbali Shinga defiant, says court order prevents her from being booted out of KZN Legislature

Siviwe Gwarube addresses discrepancies in employee records and ghost employee claims

Tactics of vehicle smuggling syndicates: How false plates and gravel roads facilitate crime

How Africa can leverage its AI advantage in production

Fikile Mbalula denies any influence in TRC investigations during Khampepe Commission

eThekwini Municipality aims to recover R71 million in wasteful expenditure

The one thing SACP members can now do ahead of the elections without facing any punishment

WATCH: Ramaphosa’s spokesperson briefs media amid court battle

R2.4 trillion Household Debt: Five urgent steps every South African must take

'Cat' Matlala testimony delayed to September

'We assess advertising content, not municipal compliance': ARB dismisses complaint against self-catering venues

Mystery argument between South African fans at World Cup leaves millions guessing

SAMA32 sets stage for public vote with Record of the Year nominees

SAPS crackdown on illegal mining nets 105 suspects in Mpumalanga

Man sentenced to 15 years for raping family friend after rejection

Norway Leads European Push for Israel's Suspension from FIFA

Ramaphosa's spokesperson to brief media amid court battle

DA, ActionSA demand answers after McKenzie reveals estimated R31 million FIFA World Cup bill

Journey home postponed, but hope remains for Malawian man Singhini and loyal dog Fireman

South Africa’s population has grown by almost 53% since 1996, but it's ageing

'Clean' Audit? It's Time to Demystify South Africa's Audit Terminology

Bangkok bar fire death toll rises to 32 as Thailand orders safety review

Family demands justice after 'friends' granted bail for alleged murder of Luke Sigamoney

Is NSFAS secretly funneling millions to private companies? EFF demands answers

Crispy outside, fluffy inside: The easy jacket potato recipe taking comfort food to new heights

Caught out: Woman arrested for operating shebeen with previous owner's permit

Malmesbury court appearance for trio implicated in deadly shooting

Home schooling rules could soon change: Here's what parents need to know

All eyes on 'Cat' Matlala as he takes the stand at Madlanga Commission

WATCH | Hundreds of refugees still stranded at Durban's Home Affairs office

Whistleblower complaint raises questions over PIC CEO’s Lanseria disclosures

‘He thought I was shopping’ – Mel Viljoen defends husband on US shoplifting allegations

Strait of Hormuz to remain closed until US ends 'acts of aggression': Iran Guards

'All we ask for is shelter' - Refugees detail fear, violence and desperation on Durban pavement

Malawi denies reports of diplomatic role and special treatment for Zunaid Moti

Impeachment committee head to attend Ramaphosa's urgent interdict hearing

'This report is materially watered down': Ad Hoc Committee slams draft Mkhwanazi report

Bank cleared after complainant scammed over R1 million in international payment fraud

What the law says about migrants' right to healthcare in South Africa

Investigations under way as all church members rescued after Inanda retaining wall collapse

Somerset Mall without power for three days after high-voltage infrastructure theft

New SAPS team set up to investigate the murder of March and March Gauteng leader

Employee who trained dog to bite black people loses Labour Court battle after dismissal for racism

Madlanga Commission scrutinises IDAC's case against Khumalo

Two more suspects arrested in Malmesbury mass shooting investigation

UKZN academic Vanessa Moodley appointed to global optometry leadership role

Nersa faces legal action over R54 billion Eskom revenue dispute

Council for the Built Environment, Nazareth Baptist Church to probe structural collapse

How medical postponements are hindering the Madlanga Commission's progress