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The Best of POWER Breakfast — 210 episodes

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EBOLA Update

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Soweto games bringing young people together

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How a Political Rivalry Between Two Zambian Presidents Continued Beyond the Grave

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About 25 Municipalities Under Scrutiny as Cogta Uncovers Irregular Senior Management Appointments

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BILLIONS SPENT, HOSPITAL UNFINISHED: How a World-Class Hospital Became a National Concern

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Breaking Barriers: How Zwelo Mabuza Is Redefining Success in Sport and Autism

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Can Remedial Learning Save a Generation of Learners? Tackling South Africa’s Reading Crisis One Child at a Time

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Powerkids - TT with Phathu and Rori

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Adv Lufuno Nevondwe Constitutional Law Expert- DA Reshuffles GNU Team

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Youth Crisis Deepens as 9.5 Million South Africans Fall Outside Jobs and Education System.

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Professor Susan Booysen, political analyst - DA Reshuffles GNU Team to Strengthen Its Role in Government

12

Tensions Erupt at Durban Transit Site as Thousands of Malawian Nationals Await Repatriation

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NGO Steps In, to Close South Africa’s Early Literacy Gap as Reading Crisis Deepens in Primary Schools

14

Can Schools Demand Immigration Documents Mid-Year — And Could Learners Be Removed If They Don't Have Them?

15

MK Party expels Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla and former spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela

16

Post-match reflection on Bafana Bafana’s World Cup match

17

KZN Government Moves to Address Growing Humanitarian Crisis as Thousands of Malawian Nationals Seek Repatriation

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Emfuleni Residents Face Proposed Solar Connection Fee and Monthly Levy Amid Municipal Revenue Pressures

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FEEL GOOD: South African Teen Heads to MIT to Explore How AI Can Change Lives

20

Court Ruling Shows Residents Can Force Government to Fix Failing Infrastructure

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US–Iran Peace Deal: Historic Breakthrough or Fragile Pause in a Wider War?

22

Qualified but Locked Out: South Africa’s Student Debt Crisis Leaves Thousands of Graduates in Limbo

23

YOUTH PARLIAMENT 2026 50 Years After June 16: Is Higher Education Delivering on the Promise of Youth Empowerment?

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SA–China Water Sector Collaboration Set to Explore 1,500 Youth Opportunities

25

FEEL GOOD WEDNESDAY: Zuko Tisani Falls Short of Everest Summit And Rises Stronger

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POWER KID - 8YEAR OLD OT MASUTHA

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50 years of celebration of the class of 1976 at Moroka High School.

28

Ramaphosa and Didiza on Collision Course as Phala Phala Impeachment Battle Intensifies

29

Home Affairs Proposes Major Overhaul of South Africa's Immigration and Citizenship System

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PSA Pushes Hybrid Work Model for South Africa’s Public Sector Amid Rising Cost Pressures

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Cardiologist Professor Liesel Zühlke on advancing treatment for children with rheumatic heart disease

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Ramaphosa Warns Against Xenophobia as Violence Against Foreign Nationals Rises

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Building Hope, One Community at a Time

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Shinga Takes Expulsion Fight to Court as NFP Dispute Threatens KZN Political Balance

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Kenya and SA Relations on spotlight

36

AEuro office set to give Microsoft a run for its money.

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Can a lie Detector machine be trusted?

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Ramaphosa Dismisses Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe

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Ekurhuleni Warns of Dangerous Unregulated Injectable “Beauty” Products After Two Patients Suffer Organ Failure

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Zuma Arms Deal Trial Finally Set for 2027 as Court Clears Way After Years of Delays

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Maria McCloy Remembered as a Cultural Giant Who Shaped South Africa’s Creative Identity

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Growing Concern Over Harmful Online Advertising Aimed at Children

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Parliament Exposes R3,700 Gravy Powder Scandal in Correctional Services Food Contract

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In The Alley: The Radio Memoirs of Twasa – A Powerful Journey Through Sound, Struggle and Stardom

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UFS to scrap AI detection software across all faculties

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Gauteng Education vows to disburse school subsidies by June

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SAPS Head of Legal Services, Advocate Simo Chamani, allegedly not registered on LPC roll

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City Power Johannesburg says its long-standing struggle with electricity losses is beginning to show signs of improvement

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Government coming after one group of homeowners in South Africa

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Tshwane tables R58.5 billion fully funded budget to sustain turnaround and drive service delivery

51

SAHRC concludes public hearings into Gauteng’s worsening water crisis

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Thokoza residents march to Ekurhuleni industrial park over job tensions and foreign labour claims

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Labour Department Under Pressure Over Compensation Fund Failures Following Damning AGSA Findings

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Powerkids - TT and Lerumo

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South Africa’s Highest Honour: Prof Tulio de Oliveira Awarded Order of Mapungubwe as President Ramaphosa Confers National Orders in Pretoria

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Gauteng’s R500 Million Bid to Reverse Decades of Hostel Neglect Amid Pressure to Improve Living Conditions

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Eskom threatens Joburg blackouts over R5 billion debt crisis

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SOCA, Johannesburg Mayor Defends City’s Progress Despite Infrastructure and Financial Pressures

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South Africa Condemns Israel’s Interception of Gaza-Bound Aid Flotilla Carrying SA Nationals

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Constitutional Court ruling declaring key health regulations unconstitutional

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FEEL GOOD: Dr Lethukwenama Letsoalo Is Making Health Information Accessible for All

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Justice for Senzo Meyiwa: Protesters call on President Ramaphosa to take action

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WHO declares international emergency as Ebola outbreak kills more than 80 in DR Congo

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ConCourt Declares Key Health Regulation Unconstitutional, Raising New Questions Over NHI

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SIU and Water Department Launch Anti-Corruption Forum to Protect South Africa’s Water Supply

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NPA suspends prosecutor after contempt conviction causes collapse of Sibanyoni extortion case

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Political fixer Brown Mogotsi to sue state for malicious prosecution following Pretoria arrest

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Matlala in Talks With IDAC Over Plea Deal as SAPS Corruption Probe Deepen

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Gauteng Sees Sharp Rise in Hypertension Cases Among Adults Under 45

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Political Desk: Madlanga Commission

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The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is set to investigate Gauteng’s escalating water crisis through a two-day public inquiry in Johannesburg

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South African Entrepreneur Zuko Tisani Takes on Everest in Historic Clim

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Donald Trump lands in Beijing for a high-stakes two-day visit with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping

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Party whips agree on 31-member impeachment Panel

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Police discover drugs worth more than R100m in North West

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Ghana Announces Evacuation of Citizens From South Africa Amid Rising Xenophobic Tensions

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The Pressure of Being the Family’s “ATM”: When Helping Loved Ones Becomes Financially Drainin

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President Ramaphosa - I wanna make it clear that I WILL NOT resign

79

DA takes Joburg Water, COJ to court over ongoing water crisis

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Joburg CBD Chaos as City Demolishes Illegal Structures in Small Street Crackdown

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SA’s unemployment rate jumps to 32.7 percent as 345,000 jobs are lost

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Africa's Travel Indaba officially opened at the Durban International Convention Centre on Yesterday.

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Minister Kubayi Tables R26.3 BillionJustice Budget Focused on GBV, Rural Access and Legal Transformation

84

SANDF Deployment Under Operation Prosper: Are Communities Like Eldorado Park Safer Months Later?

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PowerKidz - TT with Twins Ria and Zia.

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Political Desk: ThabisoTema is in conversation with Political Analyst, Mighti Jamie.

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South Africa Introduces New Import Safety Programme for High-Risk Consumer Goods

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Constitutional Court rules Parliament acted unlawfully in halting Ramaphosa impeachment inquiry

89

MEC Ramokgopa releases Gauteng Liquor Board inquiry report, flags Governance Failures and Vows Regulatory Overhaul

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Severe Weather Declared a National Disaster Across Six Provinces as Flooding Worsens in South Africa

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Constitutional Court expected to make landmark Phala Phala ruling on Today

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Finance Minister Warns City of Johannesburg Over Deepening Financial Crisis, MFMA Breaches and Rising Debt Pressure

93

DHET and Services SETA Commit R90 Million to Revitalise Community Education and Training Colleges Across South Africa

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A calculation error in South Africa’s official fuel price data has slightly softened what was expected to be a massive diesel price hike

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15 Hawks cocaine theft inquiry deepens as Madlanga Commission hears of repeated security breaches in Port Shepstone offices

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As South Africa marks the second anniversary of the devastating George building collapse, Dean Macpherson, Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, has intensified calls for accountability

97

Widespread Flooding and Severe Weather Disrupt South Africa Across Multiple Provinces

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Office workers plead for remote work as travel costs spiral

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Constitutional Court challenge puts NHI Act under spotlight over public participation and parliamentary process

100

Nigeria has announced a voluntary repatriation programme for its citizens living in South Africa, following a renewed wave of xenophobic violence and rising anti-immigrant sentiment in the country

101

What happened to five-year-old Manqoba Mnisi? Delayed report deepens family’s search for answers

102

FEEL GOOD: Eastern Cape Rugby Initiative Restores Hope and Opportunity for Township Youth

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Hantavirus update

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South Africa Faces Legal Grey Area as AI Reshapes Jobs and Recruitment

105

Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship claims three lives; one critical in South Afric

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Competition Commission Refers MultiChoice and Altech to Tribunal Over Alleged Market Division Agreement

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An SIU report alleges Home Affairs was turned into a marketplace for visas and permits, with R181 million traced to fraud, fueling anger among South Africans fed up with corruption.

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Political Desk

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Economist warns SA’s unemployment crisis worsening despite job growt

110

Vosloorus Spaza Shop Owner Found Alive After Month-Long Disappearance, Family Alleges Kidnapping and Torture

111

Internationalisation Must Not Disadvantage South Africans, Parliamentary Committee Chairperson Responds to USAf.

112

The role of unions. Why is the number of people who are unionised declining

113

The plight of employees who are differently abled

114

China's no tariff policy kickstarts today across 52 African countries

115

President Ramaphosa has announced the 4th of May as the local government Elections Day

116

Use of Ai in future jobs

117

NPA recommits its plan to vigorously fight crime and corruption

118

Bellarmine Mugabe fined with 600 thousand rands deported while his partner in crime gets a 3-year jail sentence

119

March on March has given Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi 10 days to respond to their demands

120

The Eastern Cape scholar Transport drivers are on strike, leavings thousands of pupils stranded.

121

South Africa’s AI policy faces scrutiny as government defends drafting process amid concerns over research credibility

122

City Power uncovers widespread electricity theft in Alexandra while Diepkloof Hostel remains without power amid Eskom-linked supply dispute

123

Political Desk: Freedom Day in an election year — does the vote still hold power in post-1994 South Africa?

124

Political Desk - Sipho Seepe – Political Analyst

125

State Removes 19 Children from KwaMaphumulo Church Compound Over Alleged Human Rights Violations

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Two senior Ekurhuleni Metro officials arrested amid widening corruption probe linked to Madlanga Commission evidence

127

Court orders Road Accident Fund to pay undocumented foreigners

128

Health authorities in Gauteng have issued an urgent warning following a sharp rise in malaria infections and deaths

129

Sunday Deadline Looms for Public Input on Draft School History Curriculum

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Malema sentenced in firearm case but granted leave to appeal as legal battle continues

131

Judge President Selby Mbenenge faces possible impeachment over the sexual harassment complaint. JSC has overturned the finding of “misconduct” to “gross misconduct

132

A wellness and music festival centred on substance-free socialising is set to take place in Soweto Theatre on Freedom Day weekend

133

ANC Local Government Action Plan: ANC unveils R54 billion Local Government Action Plan amid deepening service delivery crisis

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ThabisoTema is in conversation with Power Kid, Lehlogonolo. #Part 2 #POWERBreakfast

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SA graduates regret not pursuing trades, survey finds — top 'missed' career choice revealed

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Ramaphosa appoints Roelf Meyer as South Africa’s ambassador to the United States.

137

Gauteng residents still face load reduction despite over 300 days without load shedding

138

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has recommended three judges for appointment to South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA), as concerns grow over delays in delivering judgments across the judiciary.

139

Court Update Expected in Gauteng Child Rape Case as Experts Warn of Lasting Trauma from Viral Video

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FEEL GOOD - Team South Africa was crowned overall champion at the 8th African Spelling Bee in Harare, Zimbabwe, in April 2026

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South Africa’s economic province Gauteng faces an estimated shortfall of 370 teachers in critical technology subjects

142

PowerKids - TT and Lehlogonolo

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ATM calls for impeachment as IPID report on Phala Phala intensifies political pressure on Ramaphosa

144

Broad-Daylight Assassinations: When Killing Becomes a Message in South Africa

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NPA to pursue charges in Life Esidimeni Case after 141 patient deaths

146

Pakistan proposes to host another round of talks in coming days before U.S.-Iran truce ends.

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The viral spread of violent videos: Legal risks and human cost in South Africa

148

POLITICAL DESK: Hlumelo Xaba Political Analyst

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President Ramaphosa Appoints Two New Constitutional Court Judges

150

South Africa Marks 328 Days Without Load Shedding

151

Gauteng Education MEC Briefs Media on State of Education

152

President Ramaphosa Under Fire as IPID Report Sparks Calls for Impeachment

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Department of Public Service and Administration looking into giving provincial governments more powers to expand the lifestyle audits for politicians and civil servants.

154

Draft bill proposes criminal sanctions for anyone revealing identity of whistleblower

155

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has entered a critical stage in its work, as it moves closer to concluding investigations

156

DA prepares for landmark federal congress

157

Chris Hani’s family abandon wreath-laying ceremony

158

Fire Destroys Nine Classrooms at Riverlea Secondary School

159

Human settlements department investigates Nigerian rapper claims of RDP housing sales

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FOSA calls for investigation into alleged “kingpins” after Nkosi’s arrest

161

Border Management Authority Launches Full Probe After Bus Intercepted With 32 Undocumented Passengers

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Senior Metro Officials in South Africa Pocket Millions in Salaries and Bonuses While Audit Outcomes Worsen and Basic City Services Continue to Collapse.

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South Africa Passes New Public Service Laws to Curb Corruption and Strengthen Worker Protections

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Iran confirms South African vessels can pass through Strait of Hormuz amid tensions

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RELATIONSHIP: Can You Ask Your Partner to Have Kids Outside the Relationship? What is a workable solution when “breaking up” isn't an option.

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Digestive Issues As A Result Of Alcohol

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Experiencing Spiritual burnout

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Alcohol Awareness Month - Increasing the risk factors of abuse among adolescents and young adults

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Recipes that Will Transform what we consider Humble Root Vegetable into a Feast with Gao_Cooks

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Hanging out with Bulelani Ndebele

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Premier Panyaza Lesufi shuffles provincial Cabinet

172

Assessing the success of SARS under the leadership of Edward Kieswetter as SARS announces record reveue collection for 2024/25

173

Reimagining South Africa’s Metros: What the Latest Economic Outlook Means for Urban Reform

174

Global Investors Gather in Johannesburg for South Africa Investment Conference

175

Gauteng Health Department rejects claims of unusually high deaths linked to heart surgeries at Charlotte Maxeke Hospital

176

“War on Women”: MSF Exposes Sexual Violence in Darfur as Sudan Conflict Enters Year Three

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Temporary relief for motorists as govt cuts fuel levy by R3

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South Africa's water crisis: Nearly half of treated water wasted

179

FEEL GOOD: Cycling for a Cause: The 1965 Ride Inspires Change Through Education

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Israel parliament approves death penalty bill for Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks

181

POWERKIDS - Xirandziwa Baloyi

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POWER Kidz @ThabisoTema is in conversation with POWER Kid, Xirhandziwa Baloyi

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Mashaba Criticises Zille Following Failed Court Bid to Block Joburg Wage Deal

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Fuel Price Hike Looms as Panic Buying Fears and Pricing Questions Grow

185

KuGompo City residents rally to protest coronation of ‘Nigerian king’

186

Tshwane Matric Learners Cleared of Cheating Still Without Results, Face Losing Two Academic Years.

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South Africa’s Innovation Economy Under Pressure as R&D Decline Deepens

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BMA introduces high-security passport stamps each linked to a specific immigration officer as part of efforts to curb fraud and improve accountability

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South Africa’s Innovation Economy Under Pressure as R&D Decline Deepens

190

Home Affairs Digitalisation Debate Continues as Department Clarifies Contract Worker Status

191

Landmark Social Media Lawsuit Raises Global Questions About Addiction and Mental Health

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Banks blame customers for digital fraud, but court records and hidden evidence suggest a far more complex truth

193

Auditor General Tsakani Maluleke delivers the the national and provincial audit outcomes for 2024/25 on 26 March 2026

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Calls Grow for Urgent Reform of South Africa’s SME Funding System

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Stats SA Confirms Cybersecurity Breach — Refuses to Pay Ransom Amid Rising Cybercrime in SA

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Masemola Set to Face Charges in Explosive R360 Million SAPS Tender Probe

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The Dangerous Rise of “Lean”: Why Children as Young as 8 Are at Risk

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Two Mpumalanga women in legal battle for burial rights after both claim to be 'wives' of same man

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Ekurhuleni Mayor Xhakaza delivered first State of the City Address

200

Masemola Set to Face Charges in Explosive R360m SAPS Tender Probe

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SANRAL Closes N3/N12 Slow Lanes Over Ground Instability

202

Unisa Makes History as First African University to Acquire an Airport

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Gauteng still doesn’t have a plan for its R45-billion train

204

Madlanga Commission Goes into Recess — What’s Been Achieved So Far?

205

FEEL GOOD: Seeing Beyond Sight – How One Man’s Vision Turned Blind Football into a Beacon of Hope in South Africa

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New poll shows ANC recovering, DA getting stronger, EFF and MKP decline

207

Middle East crisis: Trump gives Iran 48-hour ultimatum to open strait of Hormuz; about 100 injured in Israel

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The recent High Court ruling in Bloemfontein regarding the final forfeiture of assets linked to the Free State asbestos tender.

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Agri groups head to court over FMD vaccine restrictions

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Holomisa Calls for Clarity on SA Army Personnel Carrier Tender