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Flooding and inclement weather expected across 5 provinces: A nationwide weather warning is in effect as severe conditions move in.

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Humanitarian aid for flood victims: Flood relief efforts are intensifying as large parts of the country battle devastating downpours.

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NSFAS under administration for the third time in 8 years: The crisis at the National Student Financial Aid Scheme has reached a tipping point.

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Joburg Councillor’s bid to barricade pedestrian and cycle lanes to prevent taxis driving in the lanes

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Author Profile: Unfair way: The untold history of South African Black Golf

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Food Insecurity on the rise

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Pistachios putting the Karoo on the world map

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Writing to parliament: The work of the Select Committee on Public Petitions and Executive Undertakings

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Constitutional Review: How often should it take place?

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Delivery fraud is increasing in South Africa

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Financial Corner: Retirement Affairs

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Reparations, Humanity, and the Legacy of Enslavement

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Grant recipients warned against unlawful deductions

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Should Maths Literacy be discontinued or does it play a pivotal role in bridging the gap for learners?

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4 Business people killed in the JHB CBD: Police are on the hunt for the killers of 3-men who were shot dead at a McDonald's branch in the Jo’burg CBD yesterday

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SACP orders its officials to defy the ANC ultimatum and campaign for the party

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Impact of acting roles on policing a midst Madlanga revelations

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Farm workers march to parliament to demand land

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The African Forensic Sciences Academy (AFSA) has announced that founding member Stephen Fonseca will receive the prestigious IAFS Human Rights Award

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In a recent ruling, the Constitutional Court of South Africa made it clear that the Commission cannot enforce its own findings like a court can.

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South Africa is stepping into the AI era—with the public invited to help shape the rules. The government has unveiled a draft national policy on artificial intelligence, aimed at protecting citizens while ensuring the benefits of AI reach the country’s most disadvantaged communities.

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A major fraud crackdown is underway in Limpopo, where Hawks has arrested 11 suspects accused of siphoning off millions from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme.

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Obstetric violence is Gender-based violence

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The Changing face of Higher Education

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SIU moves in on ESKOM Scammers

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Young South Africans are increasingly being priced out of the property market, as rising living costs and stagnant wages make homeownership less attainable. What was once considered a key pathway to financial security is now becoming out of reach for many in the 18–35 age group.

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The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has delivered a significant ruling on the scope of the Road Accident Fund (RAF), confirming that even undocumented foreign nationals are entitled to claim compensation for injuries sustained in road accidents in South Africa

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A tragic road rage incident in Johannesburg has reignited urgent debate around firearm ownership, public safety, and the adequacy of South Africa’s gun licensing system.

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Wits prof building world’s fastest internet

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Trump Threatens Iran again

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Gauteng Health responds to Talisman claims

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Talisman Foundation Eviction- another pending disaster

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Mop Up Operations begin in Cape Town after heavy rainfalls

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From township hustle to household name—Jabu Stone, widely known as “Mr Dreads,” has turned a passion for natural hair into one of South Africa’s most recognisable brands.

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Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge is now at the center of a constitutional process that could ultimately lead to impeachment, after the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) escalated findings against him from misconduct to gross misconduct

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At a B-BBEE symposium at the University of Johannesburg, Deputy Minister Seiso Mohai fired back at mounting criticism of Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment, arguing the public narrative is riddled with half-truths. His intervention lands as debates over transformation and growth intensify—and as flashpoints like Starlink’s stalled entry sharpen the stakes

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Gangsterism in the Western Cape has evolved into a full-blown social crisis—one that continues to claim lives, destabilise communities, and pull young people into cycles of violence.

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The possible impeachment of Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge, following a finding of gross misconduct by the Judicial Service Commission, is more than a legal turning point

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The sentencing of Julius Malema for a firearm discharge conviction puts three high-stakes questions on the table: what the law demands, what it means for the Economic Freedom Fighters, and whether his political trajectory bends—or breaks—from here.

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A new report highlights South Africa’s deepening wastewater crisis, showing that despite tens of billions allocated for repairs, the country’s sewage treatment systems are still deteriorating

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eThekwini municipality water and sanitation responds to residents’ complaints over ongoing water supply issue

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South Africans will have to tighten their belts further as the IMF downgrades the country's economic growth prospects

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DBE plans to change the History being taught in schools

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President of Ethekwini Ratepayers and Residents, Ish Prahladh speaks to Joanne on the lack of water provision in the city following a complaint by a listener on the provision of water tankers for residents

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Pope's Africa Tour amidst Trump criticism Catholic theologian, Dr Annemarie Paulin-Campbell delves into the importance of Pope Leo's Africa tour in the midst of criticism by US President, Donald Trump

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The following interview is sponsored by the KZN Tourism & Film Authority

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A 56-year-old Pastor arrested over the alleged rape of a 13-year-old girl in Gauteng is set to seek bail in the Roodepoort Magistrate’s Court on today, as outrage grows and calls mount for the court to keep him behind bars.

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More than a decade after the Life Esidimeni tragedy, SECTION27 and victims’ families have welcomed the decision to prosecute those implicated, calling it a crucial step toward long-overdue justice for 141 mental health patients who died

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Nearly a decade after the Life Esidimeni tragedy shocked the nation, the National Prosecuting Authority has finally decided to prosecute those implicated in the deaths of more than 140 mental health patients.

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Four astronauts are safely back on Earth after making history as the first humans to travel to the Moon in more than 50 years aboard Artemis II

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Sgt Nkosi applies for bail: Gauteng Organised Crime Unit officer Sergeant Fannie Nkosi returns to court this morning for his bail application, after his initial appearance last week

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US IRAN talks fail: Just one week remains before the temporary ceasefire expires, and time is running out for the United States and Iran to secure a lasting deal

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Court prohibits Dora Nginza Hospital workers from protesting:The Eastern Cape Health Department is heading to court in a bid to halt a strike by workers at Dora Nginza Hospital, as conditions inside the facility rapidly deteriorate

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Challenge to legalise Euthanasia

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Challenge to legalise Euthanasia

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Analysis: DA new leadership

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DA gets new leadership

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Analysis: Just one week remains before the ceasefire expires, and the clock is ticking for the United States and Iran to secure a lasting deal. After 21 hours of intense negotiations in Islamabad this weekend aimed at ending the six-week war, talks have stalled. US Vice-President JD Vance confirmed yesterday that no agreement could be reached.

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Will the US-Iran ceasefire hold

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Bill aimed at Whistleblower protection

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ActionSA Secures IPID Phala Phala Report Revealing Major Findings Against the President’s Protectors Have Been Ignored

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LISTNER CORNER: UIF DELAYS

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Ahmed Timol nephew testifies at TRC

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HPCSA finally gets to discipline Dr Wouter Basson

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Public service to be professionalised

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US-Iran Ceasefire agreement

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SA receives injectable PreP doses

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As of last week, it’s costing us more to get around. The price of petrol went up by more than 3-rand a litre last week while diesel went up by over 7-rand. But the fuel price increase wasn’t as bad as it could’ve been, because government reduced the fuel levy so we wouldn’t have to take all the pain at the pumps. Having said that, paraffin went up by a whopping 11-rand-67.

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Part 2 reburial of the KhoiSan remains

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Final Wind Down with Jesse Clegg and Msaki

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What's new this time

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Cities Economic Outlook 2026

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Fuel Prices: What more would we like to see government do regarding the fuel price?

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Digital Connectivity Investment Roadmap

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Personal Finance with Bryan Hirsch

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The ongoing embargo on Cuba: Cuba is experiencing a severe economic and energy crisis with widespread nationwide blackouts and critical shortages of fuel, food, and medicine. The situation has been intensified by strict U.S. sanctions, an oil blockade, and the loss of fuel shipments from Venezuela.

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City Cool Labs brings vital information to respond to climate change in urban areas

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SA breeding ground for corruption:This morning we revist that one cancer of corruption that's plaguing the country

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#FridayWindDown with Maleh

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Khoisan repatriation

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South African early childhood development platform recognized globally

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State and image of our police

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Perspective on the constitution and human rights

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New TB testing device innovation may provide a breakthrough for diagnostics

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PAID INTERVIEW: Services SETA

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SA Innovation Week - The role government plays in pushing the innovation sector.

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Technology Innovation Agency 15 years of existence

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Inaugural SA Innovation Week

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Aviation industry and its role in the national transport network and the broader economy.

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Freight and Logistics sector to fast track the economy

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National Transport Conference

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Gauteng Budget with Lebohang Maile

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Gauteng Budget Reaction

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Gauteng Budget Reaction

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Missile Strike:The Israel Defense Force (IDF) says it has launched another wave of strikes on Tehran, while Iranian officials say at least 153 people including children were killed after a reported strike hit a school

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EASTERN CAPE SOPA:The Premier of the Eastern Cape, Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane, delivered the annual State of the Province Address (SOPA) yesterday, outlining government’s strategic priorities and plans to accelerate economic growth, strengthen service delivery, and improve the livelihoods of citizens across the province

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OB: Northern Cape SOPA

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OB: Northern Cape SOPA

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Citizens Corner: 2026 Budget Speech preview

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