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ANC, IEC legal spat over nominations goes to Electoral Court

The African National Congress (ANC) says any relief granted by the Electoral Court over disputed candidate nominations should also apply to other political parties that allegedly experienced similar technical problems with the Electoral Commission of South Africa’s (IEC) electronic submission system. The party has taken its dispute with the IEC to the Electoral Court, insisting it is not fighting only for its own affected candidates. Speaking during a briefing on […]

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Mapisa-Nqakula trial | Former minister disputes contractor’s ‘coded’ cash claims

Former Defence Minister, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, has admitted asking defence contractor, Nombasa Ntshondwa-Ndlovu, for "imphepho", but insists the traditional term had nothing to do with money. Mapisa-Nqakula testified at the Pretoria High Court on Tuesday, where she is being cross-examined in her corruption and money laundering trial. She is accused of soliciting R4.5 million and receiving R2.1 million in cash bribes from Ntshondwa-Ndlovu between 2016 and 2019. But the former minister […]

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British triple murder suspect pleads guilty to firearm and immigration charges

British triple murder suspect, Ndodana Tshuma, accused of murdering his wife and two daughters, has pleaded guilty to the illegal possession of a firearm and contravening the Immigration Act. The 45-year-old was arrested in Kensington in July after the South African Police Service (SAPS), through INTERPOL, received a request from United Kingdom authorities to trace and arrest him following the issuance of a warrant of arrest. British authorities allege he […]

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Bavuma to lead Proteas ODI squad

Cricket South Africa's selection panel has announced a 16-player squad for the three-match ODI series against Australia, with Temba Bavuma continuing as captain. Lions Fast bowler, Gerald Coetzee, has been recalled to the ODI squad, returning to the 50-over format for the first time since the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in India. He joins a squad that includes, Ottneil Baartman, Corbin Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Quinton de Kock, Tony […]

todaySeptember 7, 2026 41

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‘We must also correct the map carried in our mind’: Professor Ntuli

Renowned academic Professor, Pitika ka Ntuli, says what many see as a simple tool for navigating the world can also shape how an entire continent sees itself. Reacting to the UN General Assembly’s Friday vote to move away from the widely used Mercator map projection to one that more accurately represents the size of continents and countries, Ntuli said maps have long shaped perceptions of Africa and its place in […]

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Jub Jub says latest court case is costing him work

Media personality, Molemo "Jub Jub" Maarohanye's, lawyer says his client's latest court case is taking a significant toll on his career, claiming he is no longer receiving as many bookings and public appearances as he did. Maarohanye briefly appeared before the Germiston Magistrates' Court on Monday, after a conditional warrant of arrest was issued against him for previously failing to appear in court. The 'Ndikhokhele' hitmaker is accused of kidnapping, […]

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AGOA gets a lifeline as South Africa’s trade future still hangs in the balance

South Africa’s trade relationship with the United States has been given a temporary lifeline, but economists warn that the bigger battle may only be beginning. Economist, Dawie Roodt, has urged the South African government to tread carefully on the international stage and maintain good relations with as many countries as possible. His comments come after US President Donald Trump signed legislation extending the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) for […]

todaySeptember 4, 2026 36

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TRC Cases Inquiry | Rietbok families challenge decades-old crash investigation

Nearly 60 years after South African Airways Flight 406 crashed off the coast of East London, the families of the 25 people killed are challenging the official account of the disaster, alleging that crucial evidence was deliberately concealed. The allegations emerged at the TRC Cases Inquiry on Friday, where Robyn Lichter, the daughter of one of the victims, told the inquiry that bodies were recovered, the wreckage was located and […]

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A cold, wet and gloomy weekend as severe weather grips parts of SA

Emergency services across South Africa are on high alert as a cold front brings widespread rain, thunderstorms and strong winds to several parts of the country this weekend. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned that the wet and windy conditions could trigger localised flooding, particularly in low-lying and poorly drained areas.  The weather is expected to affect parts of Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, the Free State, KwaZulu-Natal and the […]

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