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Shadrack Sibiya’s own admissions could haunt his bail bid, state argues
The prosecutor argued that the defence's approach had brought the matter close to a trial.
SA’s chrome exports boom while its smelters cling to life
The country has finally offered cheaper electricity to its smelters, but is this enough to win back the business?
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Also reported by Moneyweb
EXCLUSIVE: Legal Aid SA strike reignites as union alleges broken promises
SALAWU will resume its strike on Monday over unpaid benefits and bonuses, accusing the justice minister, Parliament and Legal Aid SA of failing to resolve a dispute that has dragged on for months.
Zwane’s relief after AmaZulu end reliance on Ngwenya
Arthur Zwane welcomed goals from Mlondi Mbanjwa and Athini Maqokolo as AmaZulu beat Durban City 2-1 in the Durban derby, easing their reliance on leading scorer Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya.
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NARROW ESCAPE: Centurion home of Dalai Lama’s SA representative firebombed
A shaken Dhundup Gyalpo describes how he nearly lost his life in a desperate scramble to escape the blaze that destroyed much of the house and office, and points to ‘larger political forces’.
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FORENSIC FAILURE: Only 1.5% of SAPS DNA samples are processed within target time
The SA Police Service spent 100% of its budget in the last financial year, but it means little if detectives remain overloaded, DNA evidence is delayed, and communities continue to face violent crime.
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LOCAL ELECTIONS 2026: Mbalula fires DA warning after ConCourt victory — ‘Nothing binds us forever’
With fewer than three weeks to the elections, the ANC has won its battle to get its 181 candidates back on the ballot.
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Industry Influence: Experts call for ‘big food’ ban at future SA Nutrition Congresses
Nutrition experts are urging South Africa’s Nutrition Congress organisers to ban ultra-processed food companies from future congresses, arguing that their sponsorship creates conflicts of interest and risks ‘healthwashing’.
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SURVIVING THE BLUES: Man City trying to create semblance of normality after guilty verdict for financial breaches
It’s set to be a tough season for Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca and his players after the club was found guilty of numerous financial breaches. But they are determined to keep their heads down and focus on what they can control.
What the Chip Selloff Is Really Saying
Chip stocks fell on rate fears, but AI’s real test is financing: debt-fuelled data-centre buildouts now face investor scrutiny.
Ceta bursary delays put students’ studies at risk, MPs warn
Letsie said Setas had a critical role to play in developing skills and addressing South Africa's unemployment crisis.
Clicks tweaks ClubCard offer to counter Dis-Chem rewards threat
The two rewards programmes now look very similar
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Also reported by Moneyweb
Sibiya bail judgement postponed to next week
Former Deputy National Police Commissioner Sibiya bail judgement postponed to next week.
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Also reported by IOL
WATCH: ‘Zuma on his deathbed’? Not so, suggests daughter Zuma-Sambudla
Speculation surrounding Zuma's health has intensified in recent days.
Emotional Mbalula collapses during a media briefing
The affected candidates will now have to be included on the ballot papers.
IEC welcomes ConCourt ruling, says ballots for ANC candidates will be reprinted
The Electoral Commission of South Africa will reprint ballot papers affected by the Constitutional Court’s ruling allowing 181 ANC candidates to contest the November 4 local government elections, with IEC chairperson Mosotho Moepya stressing the tight deadline to implement the order.
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Also reported by The Citizen, SABC News
PRASA fixes 35 out of 40 priority passenger rail corridors
Hishaam Emeran says the newly improved rail corridors will ensure that trains run frequently.