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JSC fills Supreme Court of Appeal vacancies amid pressure to reform

JUDICIAL APPOINTMENTS

JSC fills Supreme Court of Appeal vacancies amid pressure to reform

By Marianne Merten

Five years, a murder charge and no trial: The questions over Sheri-Ann’s death

JUSTICE DELAYED

Five years, a murder charge and no trial: The questions over Sheri-Ann’s death

By Vincent Cruywagen

Rising tide of cancer diagnosis rates — inside the science, risk factors, human toll

SA’S CANCER STORY (PART 2)

Rising tide of cancer diagnosis rates — inside the science, risk factors, human toll

By Biénne Huisman

R191m corruption case against ex-police chief Phahlane is withdrawn as Idac undergoes ‘reset’

OFF THE HOOK

R191m corruption case against ex-police chief Phahlane is withdrawn as Idac undergoes ‘reset’

By Nonkululeko Njilo

Sheriff ordered to seize Nelson Mandela Bay mayor’s assets over unpaid court costs

UNCOOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE

Sheriff ordered to seize Nelson Mandela Bay mayor’s assets over unpaid court costs

By Andisa Bonani

A Cape Town mother buys bread on credit to stretch her children’s grants, then spends payday settling the debt

SOCIAL (IN)SECURITY

A Cape Town mother buys bread on credit to stretch her children’s grants, then spends payday settling the debt

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

Upcoming World Cup promises R500m lifeline for ailing Cricket South Africa

CASHING IN

Upcoming World Cup promises R500m lifeline for ailing Cricket South Africa

By Craig Ray and Annemieke Thomaidis

Lungisa’s assault conviction central to ANC’s Nelson Mandela Bay mayoral battle

LOCAL ELECTIONS 2026

Lungisa’s assault conviction central to ANC’s Nelson Mandela Bay mayoral battle

By Andisa Bonani

Cape Town’s unfinished freeway in a tunnel, but costs up in the air

TUNNELLED VISION

Cape Town’s unfinished freeway in a tunnel, but costs up in the air

By Vincent Cruywagen

The 2026 local elections will be an early warning for 2029

LOCAL ELECTIONS 2026

The 2026 local elections will be an early warning for 2029

By Stephen Grootes

Moneybags Malema promises NMB free water and electricity, and bigger RDP houses

LOCAL ELECTIONS 2026

Moneybags Malema promises NMB free water and electricity, and bigger RDP houses

By Andisa Bonani

‘No chance’: Road rubble allegedly buries Gqeberha riverside kingfisher nests

WILDLIFE THREAT

‘No chance’: Road rubble allegedly buries Gqeberha riverside kingfisher nests

By Kyran Blaauw

The pipeline between US white supremacists and the SA right

TIES THAT BIND

The pipeline between US white supremacists and the SA right

By Rebecca Davis

What happened in SA — Afrikaner ‘refugees’ return, tearjerker onion prices and more

POLITICALLY AWEH

What happened in SA — Afrikaner ‘refugees’ return, tearjerker onion prices and more

By Politically Aweh

Rubber bullets fired at Rhodes graduation ceremony

GROUNDUP

Rubber bullets fired at Rhodes graduation ceremony

By Sindisiwe Tshona and Ndimphiwe Mpongoma

Cash to drop charges and threats for associates — Sibiya faces weekend in jail

Maverick News

Cash to drop charges and threats for associates — Sibiya faces weekend in jail

By Nonkululeko Njilo

800 dockets for one detective, undermined forensic services — Auditor-General’s critical SAPS findings

SAPS IN CRISIS

800 dockets for one detective, undermined forensic services — Auditor-General’s critical SAPS findings

By Caryn Dolley

Knysna in turmoil as former mayor’s arrest deepens crisis

UNCOOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE

Knysna in turmoil as former mayor’s arrest deepens crisis

By Vincent Cruywagen

Fixture reveal brings Africa’s second men’s Cricket World Cup into closer focus

Sport

Fixture reveal brings Africa’s second men’s Cricket World Cup into closer focus

By Yanga Sibembe

National Teaching Awards spotlight the standout educators shaping SA’s future

Classroom Heroes

National Teaching Awards spotlight the standout educators shaping SA’s future

By Takudzwa Pongweni

Why Rassie’s Boks deserve more faith as well as scrutiny

MAINTAINING PERSPECTIVE

Why Rassie’s Boks deserve more faith as well as scrutiny

By Jon Cardinelli