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South African president seeks to clear his name over cash-in-sofa scandal

Nilutpal Timsina and Sfundo Parakozov 28 May 2026

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SAHPRA clamps down on unregistered weight-loss drugs

26 May 2026

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Former journalist and provincial spokesperson convicted on 4 rape counts

13 May 2026

Chief Justice Mandisa Maya goes trough the judgement as South Africa's Constitutional Court gives the ruling on whether the parliament failed to hold President Cyril Ramaphosa to account over the "Farmgate" scandal, involving allegations that foreign currency was hidden at his Phala Phala game farm, in Johannesburg, South Africa, 8 May 2026. Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

ConCourt revives impeachment process against Ramaphosa over "Farmgate"

Nilutpal Timsina, Sfundo Parakozov and Anathi Madubela 8 May 2026

Source: Supplied. An architect’s impression of the apartment blocks that were to be called 75 Victoria that collapsed during construction.

Two years on, pressure mounts for justice in George collapse case

8 May 2026

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SIU obtains R76.5m freeze order related to Eskom alleged corruption

22 Apr 2026

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Sassa acts swiftly against illegal selling of queue spots at offices

17 Apr 2026

South African opposition politician Julius Malema, leader of Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) looks on after he was granted leave to appeal a five-year prison sentence by a magistrate's court,in KuGompo City, South Africa, 16 April 2026. Reuters/Esa Alexander

Malema sentenced to 5 years with leave to appeal

Johnnie Isaac 17 Apr 2026

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Government services continuing despite Mthatha fire, says Mabuyane

Lubabalo Ngcukana 16 Apr 2026

South Africa's Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party leader Julius Malema walks after proceedings on the day he appears at court for a pre-sentencing hearing after being convicted of charges including unlawful possession of a firearm and discharging a weapon in public, in East London, South Africa, 15 April 2026. Reuters/Esa Alexander

Prosecutors seek 15-year prison sentence for Malema

Johnnie Isaac 16 Apr 2026

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From title deeds to hijackings: The growing threat of property fraud in South Africa

13 Apr 2026

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Understanding the new cans and can'ts of cannabis in South Africa

Peter Classen 9 Apr 2026

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Probe into Prasa contract irregularities continues

19 Mar 2026

Black market beauty: Unlicensed injectors in South Africa's aesthetic industry

Black market beauty: Unlicensed injectors in South Africa's aesthetic industry

Dr Judey Pretorius 19 Mar 2026

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