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Western Cape prison crisis laid bare after escapes and deadly violence

A system cracking under strain For years, whispers about instability inside Western Cape prisons have circulated quietly among staff, families, and rights groups. This week, those...

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Business2 months ago

Why South Africa’s traffic lights are being replaced by stop signs

When broken robots become the new normal If you drive regularly in Gauteng, you have probably noticed it already. An intersection that once had working traffic...

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Courts & Legal2 months ago

Gauteng High Court to rule on R60bn class action over bank repossessions

For hundreds of South Africans who say they lost their homes unfairly, the next few weeks could be decisive. The Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg is...

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Culture Craze2 months ago

Tyla confirms ‘A-Pop’ as the sound of her next era after Grammy win

Fresh from another Grammy moment, Tyla has finally put a name to the album fans have been circling for months. Backstage at the 2026 Grammy Awards,...

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Business2 months ago

How a South African free Wi-Fi project surfaced in the Epstein files

A surprising name in a disturbing archive When millions of pages linked to Jeffrey Epstein were released by the United States Department of Justice, few South...

Business2 months ago

Eskom’s R320 billion overhaul could change South Africa’s power future

A turning point hiding in plain sight South Africa’s biggest infrastructure announcement of the year is not flashy, fast, or guaranteed to succeed. But it is...

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News2 months ago

Inside the London dinner rumour linking Jacob Zuma to Jeffrey Epstein

When newly released Epstein-related emails began circulating online, one claim landed with particular force in South Africa. It suggested that former president Jacob Zuma had shared...

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Courts & Legal2 months ago

Suliman Carrim goes to court over Madlanga Commission subpoena

A courtroom showdown as commission pressure mounts An increasingly tense legal battle is unfolding around ANC-linked businessman Suliman Carrim, who has turned to the Gauteng High...

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News2 months ago

A Limpopo mother’s remarkable birth as conjoined twin boys arrive safely

A delivery that changed everything Just before the end of January, a routine labour turned into a life-changing moment for a 29-year-old mother from Limpopo. What...