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Cat Matlala trial begins with State alleging he bankrolled three attempted assassinations

IN THE DOCK

Cat Matlala trial begins with State alleging he bankrolled three attempted assassinations

By Nonkululeko Njilo

Second SAPS murder-suicide in Nelson Mandela Bay as cases spike, Ipid data shows

POLICE CRISIS

Second SAPS murder-suicide in Nelson Mandela Bay as cases spike, Ipid data shows

By Kyran Blaauw

Babita’s revenge: State seizes R326m empire of Tembisa Hospital tender kingpin

ANALYSIS

Babita’s revenge: State seizes R326m empire of Tembisa Hospital tender kingpin

By Ferial Haffajee

American World Cup makeover leaves soccer facing a battle for its soul

IDENTITY CHALLENGE

American World Cup makeover leaves soccer facing a battle for its soul

By Reuters

Intelligence trap: Explosive affidavit exposes how Inspector General was sidelined

AGE OF ACCOUNTABILITY

Intelligence trap: Explosive affidavit exposes how Inspector General was sidelined

By Orrin Singh, Graham Hosken and Sam Sole

Spain outclass Argentina to clinch 2026 World Cup with a Ferran Torres extra-time strike

SOCCER

Spain outclass Argentina to clinch 2026 World Cup with a Ferran Torres extra-time strike

By Yanga Sibembe

WhatsApp, terror and Zondo — July 2021 unrest accused finally face trial

WHEELS OF JUSTICE

WhatsApp, terror and Zondo — July 2021 unrest accused finally face trial

By Ferial Haffajee

Joburg and SAPS may get new leaders, but substantive change is unlikely

ANALYSIS

Joburg and SAPS may get new leaders, but substantive change is unlikely

By Stephen Grootes

From lobbying to legislature — A response to doubts about my Rica advocacy

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

From lobbying to legislature — A response to doubts about my Rica advocacy

By Kabelo Kgobisa-Ngcaba

Protecting your child while online — Minister Malatsi pushes for digital literacy rather than age bans

CYBER SAFETY

Protecting your child while online — Minister Malatsi pushes for digital literacy rather than age bans

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

Assault convict Andile Lungisa vows to lead ANC to outright win in Nelson Mandela Bay

MAYORAL CANDIDATE

Assault convict Andile Lungisa vows to lead ANC to outright win in Nelson Mandela Bay

By Andisa Bonani, Estelle Ellis and Angela Daniels

Residents reclaim iconic Gqeberha beachfront park after years of neglect

HAPPY VALLEY

Residents reclaim iconic Gqeberha beachfront park after years of neglect

By Kyran Blaauw

Missing husband among alleged kidnapping, murder victims of Nelson Mandela Bay duo

‘KILLING FOR CASH’ TRIAL

Missing husband among alleged kidnapping, murder victims of Nelson Mandela Bay duo

By Riaan Marais

‘Buck stops here’: Parliament draws line on municipal impunity as municipalities face funding freeze

NO MORE

‘Buck stops here’: Parliament draws line on municipal impunity as municipalities face funding freeze

By Anna Cox

Embracing Mandela's wisdom to escape the prisons of hate and resentment

THE LOWLY NEWSPAPER MAN

Embracing Mandela's wisdom to escape the prisons of hate and resentment

By Mondli Makhanya

Lessons from Zondo teach the Madlanga Commission to catch corrupt cops in real time

AGE OF ACCOUNTABILITY

Lessons from Zondo teach the Madlanga Commission to catch corrupt cops in real time

By Vincent Cruywagen

Ahmed holds his nerve — Junior Boks retain world title against gallant France

BACK-TO-BACK

Ahmed holds his nerve — Junior Boks retain world title against gallant France

By Jon Cardinelli

Scrappy Boks comfortably overpower meek Wales

ERROR-STREWN

Scrappy Boks comfortably overpower meek Wales

By Craig Ray

‘Sick’ businessman Carrim, who may’ve been out shopping, now says his movements are private

MADLANGA COMMISSION

‘Sick’ businessman Carrim, who may’ve been out shopping, now says his movements are private

By Caryn Dolley

ActionSA to take SAPS to court over Phala Phala ‘cover-up’ that cleared top cops

POLICE ‘WHITEWASH’

ActionSA to take SAPS to court over Phala Phala ‘cover-up’ that cleared top cops

By Naledi Mashishi

What to watch for in World Cup final: Messi, Trump and an unorthodox half-time

Tournament Finale

What to watch for in World Cup final: Messi, Trump and an unorthodox half-time

By Yanga Sibembe