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Two sentenced to life for murder of uMngeni DA chief whip Nhlalayenza Ndlovu

Who are the men in the ‘Big Five’ photo shown at Madlanga?

Historic Delphi Restaurant in Durban destroyed by major fire

KZN father handed life imprisonment for repeatedly raping young children

Friday weather: Severe thunderstorms, flooding and damaging winds set to lash large parts of SA

Breaking: Third major crystal meth lab uncovered as police raid farm

JMPD launches manhunt after on-duty officer is disarmed in Lenasia

Supplier arrested over R16 million Emfuleni municipal fleet tender fraud

WCED warns teachers about WhatsApp scam demanding R2 800 for fake posts

South African man arrested with suspected cocaine at OR Tambo Airport

Rotavirus warning for South African parents: Know the signs of dehydration

" Grandpa" sentenced to life for raping six-year-old girl in northern KZN

‘Illegal Process’: EFF moves to declare ANC MP Mzimasi Hala’s election unlawful

McKenzie faces fresh scrutiny over appointments and R31 million World Cup spending

Cash stuffed in couch to hide Ramaphosa's side hustle, court hears

Good news for South African exporters as US extends AGOA to 2028

Durban ‘clean-up’ over refugee camp turns violent as police officer is allegedly hit by stone

Municipality employee released on warning after firearm arrest in Ezibeleni

Be warned! Pouring water on someone is a criminal offence

North West murder accused rearrested hours after escaping during clinic visit

Kubayi warns of alleged organised-crime infiltration of law enforcement

Gauteng cops warn pouring water on someone is a criminal offence, urges victims to open cases

AI boom testing climate pledges as top tech firms see emissions rise 240% in four years

The rise and fall of Crime Intelligence boss Feroz Khan

Europe moves gold out of US as concerns over Trump-era risks grow

What makes Doctors Without Borders different?

El Niño threatens South Africa’s farmers as dry, hot summer looms

Bail to handcuffs: Woman re-arrested outside court in R9.9m electricity case

Germany hit by record 16,300 heat-related deaths

Premier Fishing Group launches ambitious acquisition strategy to become African industry champion

Limpopo TikTokker hit with animal cruelty conviction after viral slapping donkey video

IFP calls for probe into murder of KZN councillor candidate Khethelo Mdluli

After 2 years in parliamentary home, ex-MKP MP ordered to vacate

Gang members jailed for life after torturing man over ‘stolen’ firearm

KZN set for very hot day as Western, Eastern Cape face severe weather

Refugee dies after allegedly struggling to access TB treatment while living outside Durban Home Affairs

Murder accused nabbed after escape during clinic visit

Investing in ocean science: The unseen long-term impact of capacity development

Madlanga Commission takes a two-week breather, but the bombshells aren’t over

Trump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz ‘Trump Strait’ amid Iran clashes

Trafficked across SA border: Girls, 9 and 15, coming home from Malawi

Xi Jinping's remarks at Shanghai Cooperation Organisation on 25th anniversary of SCO founding

Stocks rise, oil recedes as Trump hints at short bombing campaign

Xi Jinping calls on China, Egypt to enhance mutual support, deepen cooperation

‘Supersized’ El Niño: UN warns of heat, floods and drought

Families descend on Nepal in search of missing tourists

US jury deadlocks again in Lindsay Clancy's child murder trial

LOOK: 123 prohibited items found at six Gauteng schools

Man, 21, killed during Spring Day water fight in Gauteng

Cat Matlala trial: Hospital staff feared plot to help Musa Kekana escape

‘We never intended to become the news’ | Airlink pulls FNB flyby amid SACAA probe

Ramaphosa cites schoolboy suspension case in bid to overturn Phala Phala report

UK lawyer wins bid to be admitted as advocate in South Africa after degree deemed compliant

Court rules against Limpopo scrapyard refusing to release man's car over 2021 towing fees

What is the bacterium found in WBeauty shampoo and should you be worried?

Major-General Feroz Khan dismissed by SAPS after failing to attend disciplinary hearing

Driven by money or duty? Why South Africa is seeing 43% surge in election candidates

UK finance worker jailed for stealing charity funds to buy luxury items, pay for wedding and honeymoon

Police safety in focus after 17 officers killed in three months, six while on duty

North West education department condemns alleged learner abuse of teacher

WCED assures schools of Foundation Phase materials despite catalogue review

Falsely Listed: former UCT staff member denies making grievance against Prof Mosa Moshabela

Four eThekwini employees face investigation over Metro Police recruitment irregularities allegations

ATM tells court Ramaphosa's review of Ngcobo report is premature

Full house for 'Dr Death': AfriForum event on Basson's apartheid-era project sells out

GBVF shelters face funding strain as national Indaba approaches

Today's weather: Cold, wet and windy conditions sweep large parts of South Africa

No fly-over for Springboks-All Blacks match at FNB stadium

When the State fails to protect its people

‘I have no knowledge’: Lebeya denies knowing Big Five Cartel | Madlanga Commission

R5,000 python deal busted as cops swoop on alleged online wildlife sellers

‘If she were African-American, she’d be painted a criminal’: Lindsay Clancy case sparks race debate

Election blow: 2,274 candidates from 45 parties left out

FNB Stadium Parking & Traffic Guide: Springboks vs All Blacks Test Match

'Bribes for postmortems' - probe launched into Germiston mortuary over extortion claims

Labour Court upholds dismissal of SAHRC CFO after sending 'disrespectful' emails to CEO

Clifton College matric pupil helps rescue man swept upstream in Umgeni River

South Africa records 15 human rabies deaths in 2026: What to do after a bite

IEC records 43% surge in candidates ahead of November local government elections

Welkom police investigate armed robbery after man lured by 'chicken transport' trick

Mother arrested after children found hungry and neglected in Free State

eThekwini City Manager breaks silence on alleged Durban Metro Police job-selling scandal

‘Political war’: Ramaphosa lawyer attacks Phala Phala impeachment process

All charges formally withdrawn against Antonio Iozzo, Werner Roets and AJ van Rensburg after DPP review finds allegations false and baseless

Consultation or Communication? The true meaning behind South Africa's Raw Water Use Charges discussions

‘Attention seeker’: Zuma-Sambudla questioned over ANC, EFF regalia

Serial killer Rassie Nkuna and dismissed cop Jacob Chego sentenced to life for Mogashoa murders

Former mayor, municipal manager arrested in R2 million KwaZulu-Natal fraud case

How safe do South Africans feel on their streets? Here's how people are changing how they live

SIU freezes former municipal IT manager’s pension over R5.27 million fraudulent software tender

Ntuli calls for KZN-wide crackdown on undocumented foreign nationals, non-compliant businesses

Three Zimbabwean nationals arrested with blasting equipment linked to Gauteng ATM bombings

DIRCO clears High Commissioner Sooklal over Zuma’s India visit, says no Gupta meeting was facilitated

KZN MEC Rodgers warns municipality over permanent bodyguards and drivers ahead of elections

WATCH | Lebeya faces Madlanga Commission over no action against Senona in Port Shepstone drug theft

N3 blocked as construction workers down tools at Durban’s Spaghetti Junction

Kabega Primary mourns beloved learner Jaylan Scheuble-Thysse after heartbreaking death

IEC rejects ANC claims of technical glitch over candidate submissions

Kubayi backs new SIU head Leonard Lekgetho

‘I miss my mom and my dad’: Daughter’s heartbreaking voice note as Mogashoa killers face sentencing