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How Mkhwanazi’s allegations against Mchunu stack up almost six months later
POLICE PROBES

How Mkhwanazi’s allegations against Mchunu stack up almost six months later

Sidelined Police Minister Senzo Mchunu – battered by a torrent of allegations now under the microscope of the Madlanga Commission and Parliament’s ad hoc committee – could face further pressure when the commission submits its first report to the President this week.

By Vincent Cruywagen
VIDEO

Watch – Joburg: How is it possible for a city to pay so much… and deliver so little?

By Anna Cox
Watch – Joburg: How is it possible for a city to pay so much… and deliver so little?
SYDNEY ATTACK

South Africa sends condolences to affected families and Australia after Bondi Beach Jewish holiday massacre

By Reuters
South Africa sends condolences to affected families and Australia after Bondi Beach Jewish holiday massacre
THE INTERVIEW

Motsoaledi insists NHI will not be ‘captured’ amid corruption fears

By Nonkululeko Njilo and Suné Payne
Motsoaledi insists NHI will not be ‘captured’ amid corruption fears
BOOK EXCERPT

Young friendship across the colour line in apartheid SA reshapes views about whites

By Kingsley Mamabolo
Young friendship across the colour line in apartheid SA reshapes views about whites
As 42 lion carcasses turned to ash, SA’s commitment to end captive breeding hangs in balance
BURNING SHAME

As 42 lion carcasses turned to ash, SA’s commitment to end captive breeding hangs in balance

By Don Pinnock
Stephen Grootes: My person of the year is Lesetja Kganyago
INFLATION TAMER

Stephen Grootes: My person of the year is Lesetja Kganyago

By Stephen Grootes
Discovery joins global launch of International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development 2026
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Discovery joins global launch of International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development 2026

By Discovery
Watch – ‘Zulu war’ and CIA spy accusations: Inside South Africa’s seismic law enforcement scandal
VIDEO

Watch – ‘Zulu war’ and CIA spy accusations: Inside South Africa’s seismic law enforcement scandal

By Caryn Dolley
Arts bring healing power to communities in Cape Town
ARTISTIC THERAPY

Arts bring healing power to communities in Cape Town

By Lance Kieswetter
The chef who’s bringing heart and soulful food to a refreshed Jozi inner city
EAT, LOVE

The chef who’s bringing heart and soulful food to a refreshed Jozi inner city

By Bridget Hilton-Barber
Economy shows promise but investors are holding steady
SA ECONOMY

Economy shows promise but investors are holding steady

By Lindsey Schutters
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A Cape Town AI startup just won one of South Africa's most prestigious business awards

By Adbot
A Cape Town AI startup just won one of South Africa's most prestigious business awards
Crosswords

Daily Crossword Quickie – Mon, 15 Dec

By Daily Maverick
Daily Crossword Quickie – Mon, 15 Dec
POLICING IN CRISIS

From money-loving Matlala to penny-pinching Cele — snapshots from SA’s parallel police capture hearings

By Caryn Dolley
From money-loving Matlala to penny-pinching Cele — snapshots from SA’s parallel police capture hearings
PRESENT TIME

Bay motor group spreads early Christmas cheer with gifts for 18 children’s homes

By Kyran Blaauw
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Investing in people: How Old Mutual and corporate citizenry help shape the future of communities

By Old Mutual Corporate
FUNDING FOR GOOD

R34.2m boost to Western Cape social budget redirects funds to elderly and youth

By Kara Le Roux
State of AI

A world where everything is smarter, except experience

By Kara Le Roux
Smart moves to make the most of your tax-free investment
PERSONAL FINANCE

Smart moves to make the most of your tax-free investment

To get the full benefit of a tax-free investment, you should leave your money invested for as long as possible.

By Kenny Meiring
BUCKETS OF HOPE

This festive season, join us in fighting child malnutrition in Nelson Mandela Bay

By Estelle Ellis
CRIME STATS

Kidnappings spike in Joburg, but murders, sexual offences reduce

By Naledi Mashishi
CARTOON

Fifa fealty

By Zapiro
CRIME STATS

How Mfuleni’s murder rate mirrors Western Cape’s increase, while much of the country declines

By Suné Payne
Left to rot — NMB metro scrambles to demolish long-abandoned Beachview Resort
URBAN DECAY

Left to rot — NMB metro scrambles to demolish long-abandoned Beachview Resort

By Kyran Blaauw
Hermione Cronje, the NDPP candidate who could reform the NPA — but don’t bet on her cracking the nod
ANALYSIS

Hermione Cronje, the NDPP candidate who could reform the NPA — but don’t bet on her cracking the nod

By Rebecca Davis
Ramaphosa will lead the 2026 ANC local government election campaign as plot rumours fizzle
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Ramaphosa will lead the 2026 ANC local government election campaign as plot rumours fizzle

By Ferial Haffajee
The NDPP appointment process has been a great disappointment from the get-go
OPINIONISTA

The NDPP appointment process has been a great disappointment from the get-go

By Professor Balthazar
A deeper analysis is required of US tariff impacts on SA
OPINIONISTA

A deeper analysis is required of US tariff impacts on SA

By Denise van Huyssteen

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