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Africa must be centre of new world order - Mashatile

Africa must be centre of new world order - Mashatile

Deputy president Paul Mashatile has called for a reimagined global order that places Africa at its centre.

By Nandi Ntini

Mogotsi tells Madlanga inquiry a twisted tale of spying, trickery

Mogotsi tells Madlanga inquiry a twisted tale of spying, trickery

On his first day of testifying at the Madlanga commission, alleged ANC fixer-cum-self-proclaimed agent of police intelligence Brown Mogotsi stunned the sitting with hearsay evidence.

By Herman Moloi

ANC yet to receive Gigaba’s step-aside letter - Mbalula

ANC yet to receive Gigaba’s step-aside letter - Mbalula

Former public enterprises minister Malusi Gigaba will have to step aside as per party rules now that he has been formally charged with corruption, says ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula.

By Koena Mashale

Prof De Haas defends refusal to name sources at ad hoc hearing amid allegations of misconduct

Prof De Haas defends refusal to name sources at ad hoc hearing amid allegations of misconduct

Bursts of sarcasms, laughing at her own jokes and refusal to disclose names of sources of information she relied on to complain about the political killings task team.

By Jeanette Chabalala

Hillary Gardee murder trial delayed for Nkuna’s new lawyer’s case prep

Hillary Gardee murder trial delayed for Nkuna’s new lawyer’s case prep

The trial of Hlabirwa Rassie Nkuna, accused of multiple murders including the abduction and murder of Hillary Gardee, has been postponed to December 12. The postponement allows Nkuna's new lawyer, Adv Musa Mavasa, to manage the case.

By Mandla Khoza

De Haas clashes with MPs over refusal to name sources

De Haas clashes with MPs over refusal to name sources

Human rights activist, violence monitor and academic Prof Mary de Haas angered members of parliament’s ad hoc committee on Tuesday when she refused to name her sources, saying she would rather stop testifying.

By Jeanette Chabalala

South Africans relying on overdrafts to make ends meet: report

South Africans relying on overdrafts to make ends meet: report

Though consumer sentiment continues to improve in 2025, South Africans are still under severe financial strain, according to DebtBusters’ Q3 2025 debt index report.

By Suthentira Govender

‘Our seas are not safe’: SA navy chief blasts government over defence cuts

‘Our seas are not safe’: SA navy chief blasts government over defence cuts

South African Navy chief vice admiral Monde Lobese has issued a blistering warning about the state of the country’s maritime security, accusing parts of government of undermining the defence force and putting South Africa’s sovereignty at risk.

By Modiegi Mashamaite

Gems contribution hikes anger teachers’ union

Gems contribution hikes anger teachers’ union

The government medical scheme is imposing increases by an average of 9.8% for 2026, with members on higher-tier options facing hikes of up to 25%, with no corresponding improvement in benefits, a union says.

By Khodani Mpilo

Mother returns after a night away to find son, 11, murdered

Mother returns after a night away to find son, 11, murdered

A Limpopo mother who went out at night, leaving her three children at home alone, returned in the morning to find one of them murdered and his body wrapped in a blanket.

By Botho Molosankwe

City of Joburg defends removal of ‘unlawful’ Solidarity banner on M1

City of Joburg defends removal of ‘unlawful’ Solidarity banner on M1

The City of Johannesburg has doubled down on its decision to remove a Solidarity banner that was erected along the M1 motorway, saying the action was strictly in line with its by-laws and had nothing to do with the upcoming G20 Summit.

By Koena Mashale

Mogotsi alleges Nathi Mthethwa told him Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi was CIA agent

Mogotsi alleges Nathi Mthethwa told him Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi was CIA agent

Brown Mogotsi told the Madlanga commission that Nathi Mthethwa, SA’s former ambassador to France, died under “suspicious circumstances” while helping him uncover CIA operations in South Africa

By Herman Moloi

Gauteng health’s Dr Lesiba Malotana fails court bid to overturn suspension

Gauteng health’s Dr Lesiba Malotana fails court bid to overturn suspension

Labour Court dismissed Dr Lesiba Malotana's attempt to overturn his suspension as head of Gauteng Health, stating that the precautionary suspension by Premier Panyaza Lesufi was justified based on the SIU report with credible allegations of misconduct.

By Michelle Banda

WATCH | I heard horror stories, human suffering linked PKTT operations - Mary de Haas

WATCH | I heard horror stories, human suffering linked PKTT operations - Mary de Haas

Mary de Haas has accused the PKTT of illegal activities, including conducting searches without warrants and seizing phones without court orders. De Haas claims that the task team is involved in fabricating evidence and emotional and physical abuse.

By Jeanette Chabalala

Activists at the G20 Social Summit concerned about ‘worsening GBV crisis’

Activists at the G20 Social Summit concerned about ‘worsening GBV crisis’

SA is hosting the G20 Social Summit from Tuesday until Thursday, a gathering designed to elevate grassroots voices and ensure that community concerns shape global policy discussions.

By Nandi Ntini

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City of Joburg defends removal of ‘unlawful’ Solidarity banner on M1


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Mogotsi alleges Nathi Mthethwa told him Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi was CIA agent


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Matlala paid Cele, Masemola R7m from the R360m SAPS tender: Mogotsi

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