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Political analyst suggests recent anti-corruption arrests, including Bojanala's municipal manager, are timed for upcoming elections.…
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A group of scientists warned on Tuesday that mass tree planting risks doing more harm than good, particularly in tropical regions.…
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French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna, who was on a visit to Yerevan, praised the parliament's vote. Armenian lawmakers approved…
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Many parents marry off their children in the hope of improving their financial security. More than 1,000 people were arrested Tuesday…
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A year after appointing Raymond Zondo as Chief Justice, the Zuma foundation wants Ramaphosa to reverse his decision. Former president…
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Witnesses described chaotic scenes as the attack unfolded at Siam Paragon, one of Bangkok's top shopping destinations. One person was…
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The police officer was also adamant that there were threats on his life. The defence in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial are seeking the…
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All you need to know about the players in the national side. A 15-member squad will represent South Africa at the Cricket World Cup…
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Malala Yousafzai will deliver the 21st Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture on 5 December, exactly a decade since Madiba passed away. The…
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There is still a lot of confusion about the role of medical schemes and medical insurance under the National Health Insurance. It is…
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A witness told the court he was with the five men accused of killing Meyiwa on the day of the murder. Key state witness, Constable…
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While Season 5 has not been officially confirmed, Anele Mdoda shares some insider-info about ‘Celebrity Game Night’. South African…
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The Pirates head coach has a serious amount of egg dripping down his face. It’s way too early to start questioning the future of…
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The Brazilians are expected to get a feel of the new surface when they host Moroka Swallows in a DStv Premiership encounter at the end of…
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Shivambu will have nine days of his salary docked after he failed to disclose to Parliament three payments he received from VBS Mutual…
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Once a facility where elections were held and exams written, the Tshwane showgrounds in the capital now stands unoccupied and neglected.…
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One of the most abiding images of this Rugby World Cup will surely be that of the Springbok and Tongan teams linking hands, forming a…
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The case is linked to an investigation into the discovery in August of the dug-up bodies of an elderly woman and a young man in a…
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Vets expect a total of around 60 million ducks should be vaccinated by summer next year. France on Monday began Europe’s only…
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Canadian wildfires alone in 2023 represent to date a third of global carbon emissions linked to forest fires (1,455 megatons). From…
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The chief minister of Punjab province Mohsin Naqvi said transplants were conducted in private homes. Pakistan police busted an organ…
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The UN migration agency's new head Amy Pope will visit the headquarters of the African Union in Addis Ababa before travelling to Kenya…
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The DA filed the complaint when allegations surfaced that the EFF's Shivambu was embroiled in the grand heist of savings at VBS Bank.…
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Our Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world to bring you a visual snapshot of the…
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Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region. The South African Weather Service…
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NFP wants national government to bring back curfews for the sake of safety of their councillors. More than three councillors from…
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The Limpopo High Court has ordered the reinstatement of the Democratic Alliance (DA) coalition at the beleaguered Thabazimbi Local…
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The church's spokesperson, Thokozani Mncwabe, on Sunday confirmed to The Witness that Inkosi Unyazi Lwezulu will lead the church…
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South African media figures Bonang Matheba and Thuso Mbedu always manage to impress in the world of entertainment, even on the runway.…
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The off-duty police officer was among the five people who were shot and killed during the shooting in Gugulethu on Saturday Western…
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The match sees the return to Test rugby and the World Cup of flyhalf Handre Pollard. The Springboks take on Tonga in their final…
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The entertainment industry is not always the way it is portrayed in the tabloid showbiz media where, in the words of the Dire Straits…
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"Proud of everybody that's been involved this week and just proud that I'm one of the people that gets to play a role in what we came…
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Ukraine's fight for survival has become a political football just over a year from the US presidential election The future of US aid…
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Deon Fourie was the standout player in the 49-18 win in Marseille. The Springboks registered a 49-18 win against Tonga in a Rugby…
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They still need to wait for the final pool match between Ireland and Scotland next weekend to make 100% sure of qualification. The…
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The men's half-marathon squad finished third behind Kenya and Ethiopia. The SA team produced their best ever all-round performance at…
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Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga said taking some power away from school governing bodies will help transform schools. Basic…
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There are various legislative, regulatory, commercial and compliance considerations to take into account when operating a company. If…
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Small businesses create most of the jobs in the country and despite adverse economic conditions, many remained resilient and survive.…
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The shooting on Saturday night follows a similar incident in Gugulethu on Monday. Four men and a woman were shot and killed in…
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The Kusile power station is back from the brink. Here's what this could mean for South Africa's load shedding crisis, according to…
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The 36-year-old athlete was the first South African home at the Spar Grand Prix 10km race in Joburg. After a crushing year which has…
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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg shared how AI and metaverse technologies are reshaping the way we experience our physical and digital worlds.…
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Make this Sunday special by cooking a tasty Cheese Cannelloni dish for your friends and family. It's a great choice for a vegetarian…
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The Citizen Motoring really likes the Hyundai Tucson. It’s a well put together offering that looks good and drives well. It offers…
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News today includes Ramaphosa describing Aziz Pahad as a mentor to many in the diplomatic community, as well as an integral part of South…
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The Brazilians out-muscled the Burundian side 6-0 on aggregate to book their place in the group stages of Africa's premier club…
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