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Labour Court halts Manamela’s bid to readvertise National Skills Fund CEO post

CRITICAL GAPS

Labour Court halts Manamela’s bid to readvertise National Skills Fund CEO post

By Siyabonga Goni

SA body goes to World Aquatics for right to govern water polo

INDEPENDENCE QUEST

SA body goes to World Aquatics for right to govern water polo

By Craig Ray

Watch – Zapiro presents: 2026 World News Day (Feat. King Kong)

VIDEO

Watch – Zapiro presents: 2026 World News Day (Feat. King Kong)

By Zapiro

Sassa pensioner beats stalled government housing project to build her own home

GROUNDUP

Sassa pensioner beats stalled government housing project to build her own home

By Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik and Yamkela Ntshongwana

Can SA teams break the Champions Cup semifinal ceiling for European glory?

NEW FRONTIER

Can SA teams break the Champions Cup semifinal ceiling for European glory?

By Jon Cardinelli

Four dead after gunman opens fire at ANCYL Ekurhuleni memorial

KATLEHONG KILLINGS

Four dead after gunman opens fire at ANCYL Ekurhuleni memorial

By Felix Dlangamandla and Reitumetse Pilane

Nelson Mandela Bay’s R5m pitch problem — World Cup stadium loses two PSL games

UNCOOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE

Nelson Mandela Bay’s R5m pitch problem — World Cup stadium loses two PSL games

By Andisa Bonani

What the Constitutional Court judgment on asylum actually said

XENOBAROMETER

What the Constitutional Court judgment on asylum actually said

By Sean Christie

Watch — Ekurhuleni murders: What we know about the killings of 12 women

VIDEO

Watch — Ekurhuleni murders: What we know about the killings of 12 women

By Reitumetse Pilane

Proteas point to ‘soft dismissals’ after batting collapse hands Australia first Test

SERIES SETBACK

Proteas point to ‘soft dismissals’ after batting collapse hands Australia first Test

By Yanga Sibembe

Former Springbok coach Jake White will lead ‘best-prepared’ Fiji to RWC 2027

SECOND CHANCE

Former Springbok coach Jake White will lead ‘best-prepared’ Fiji to RWC 2027

By Craig Ray

Gqeberha businessman faces criminal investigation over anti-LGBTQIA+ conduct

NPA REFERRAL

Gqeberha businessman faces criminal investigation over anti-LGBTQIA+ conduct

By Kyran Blaauw

Outgoing NSFAS boss Carrim praises gains while lamenting leadership turmoil

INTERVIEW

Outgoing NSFAS boss Carrim praises gains while lamenting leadership turmoil

By Siyabongi Goni

Suspects in court, but search for Elizabeth ‘Tsontso’ Moselakgomo’s killer continues

EKURHULENI KILLINGS

Suspects in court, but search for Elizabeth ‘Tsontso’ Moselakgomo’s killer continues

By Reitumetse Pilane

‘Drastic, far-reaching’: ConCourt questions exclusion of 181 ANC candidates

ANC vs IEC

‘Drastic, far-reaching’: ConCourt questions exclusion of 181 ANC candidates

By Nonkululeko Njilo

Sibiya kills his career: From Scorpions corruption-buster to alleged sex predator to ‘dishonourable’ quitter

COP(PED) OUT

Sibiya kills his career: From Scorpions corruption-buster to alleged sex predator to ‘dishonourable’ quitter

By Caryn Dolley

PetroSA’s rehabilitation fund shortfall is a ticking timebomb

OPEN SECRETS

PetroSA’s rehabilitation fund shortfall is a ticking timebomb

By Michael Marchant, Brutus Mogotlo and Ntokozo Dladla

Cupcake’s GBV family meeting and Zuma’s very short IEC pledge

POLITICALLY AWEH

Cupcake’s GBV family meeting and Zuma’s very short IEC pledge

By Politically Aweh

Ipid searches Hawks officer’s home after Madlanga extrajudicial killing allegations

MADLANGA COMMISSION

Ipid searches Hawks officer’s home after Madlanga extrajudicial killing allegations

By Vincent Cruywagen

Biker shot dead as SA drug busts rev up global outlaw motorcycle gang fears

TENSIONS AND TRANSNATIONAL TRACKS

Biker shot dead as SA drug busts rev up global outlaw motorcycle gang fears

By Caryn Dolley

Steve Smith fielding show sees Australia pile pressure on Proteas in first Test

CRICKET

Steve Smith fielding show sees Australia pile pressure on Proteas in first Test

By Yanga Sibembe