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Proteas bowlers skittle out Aussies to level series

The Proteas' bowling attack was relentless in the push for a result on Day 5 as World Test Championship champions beat Australia by an innings and 31 runs in Gqeberha to level their 3-match series at 1-1. After weather interruptions disrupted the opening two days, South Africa seized control through captain, Temba Bavuma's, monumental 179 and a record-breaking 183-run eighth-wicket partnership with Simon Harmer (82), which propelled the hosts to […]

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SA water safety under scrutiny as officials face criminal complaints

From sick residents and mounting legal pressure in Tshwane to precautionary water warnings in Johannesburg and a gastrointestinal illness outbreak at Rhodes University, water safety is under the spotlight, with questions flowing faster than answers. In Tshwane, reports of gastrointestinal illness among Bronkhorstspruit residents have prompted the Democratic Alliance (DA) and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) to open separate criminal cases against Executive Mayor, Dr Nasiphi Moya, and City Manager, […]

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Baby Nikita’s father admits he intended to kill daughter in guilty plea

Reader advisory: This article contains sensitive details that some readers may find upsetting.   The father of four-year-old, Baby Nikita, has admitted that he intended to kill his daughter when he repeatedly assaulted her and drowned her in a bath at their Eldorado Park home in August 2025. The 34-year-old made the admission in a written statement presented to the Johannesburg High Court on Thursday, as he pleaded guilty to […]

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SANTACO holds off on taxi fare hikes as fuel levy cuts offer temporary relief

Taxi commuters can breathe a sigh of relief for now after the South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) confirmed that fares will remain unchanged following the government's latest fuel levy relief measures. The council on Thursday welcomed Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana's, announcement of temporary fuel levy reductions aimed at easing pressure on households and businesses amid soaring fuel costs. SANTACO said it would maintain current fares while engaging government departments […]

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Cardoso bills Wiliete second leg tie as final

Mamelodi Sundowns coach, Miguel Cardoso, has urged his players to approach Friday's CAF Champions League encounter against Wiliete SC as another final, with a place in the group stage at stake at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria. The Brazilians host the Angolan side in the second leg after playing to a goalless draw away from home, leaving the tie delicately poised. Cardoso says Sundowns have become accustomed to playing high-pressure […]

todayOctober 21, 2026 40

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Expert warns SA’s growth forecast is too optimistic as Godongwana unveils fuel relief

Economist, Dawie Roodt, has warned that South Africa's economic growth forecast of 1.2% for 2026 is overly optimistic, arguing that the country's weak economy remains its biggest challenge despite signs of improving public finances. Reacting to Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana's, Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) on Wednesday, Roodt said growth was likely to fall below 1%, leaving the economy unable to generate enough jobs or sustain the cost of running […]

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Madlanga Commission | Ruling on Dr. Sifolo’s closed-door testimony reserved

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has reserved judgment on whether National Intelligence Coordination Committee Coordinator, Dr. Ntandazo Sifolo, should testify behind closed doors, with a ruling expected in the coming days. The commission heard competing legal arguments in an open session on Wednesday, with its evidence leaders supporting an in-camera hearing while several media organisations argue for greater public access to the proceedings. At the centre of the dispute are […]

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TRC cases inquiry | Mabandla disputes claims she halted prosecutions, points to 2007 report

Former Justice Minister, Brigitte Mabandla, has disputed allegations that she instructed officials to suspend prosecutions of apartheid-era crimes, arguing that a parliamentary report indicates the process had already been halted before she was allegedly involved. Mabandla took the stand at the Khampepe Commission of Inquiry on Wednesday, which is probing allegations of political interference in the prosecution of crimes arising from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) process. The allegations […]

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Soweto teacher suspended over alleged rape of 9-year-old learner

A teacher at Busisiwe Primary School in Zola, Soweto, who is accused of raping a nine-year-old Grade 4 learner, has been placed on precautionary suspension pending further investigations. Gauteng Education MEC, Lebogang Maile, says the implicated teacher will remain suspended until his disciplinary hearing has been finalised. On Tuesday, parents and guardians gathered at the school, calling for the teacher's immediate removal. Maile has appealed for calm among parents, learners […]

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