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The agriculture minister’s exit opens a tense DA succession race with race and coalition strategy in focus.
Elections

DA leader John Steenhuisen to step down after scandal storm

The agriculture minister’s exit opens a tense DA succession race
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Washington’s concern centers on Iran’s role, live-fire optics,
African Politics

Washington concerned about Iran’s role in South Africa’s naval drills

Washington’s concern centers on Iran’s role, live-fire optics,
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EFF supporters converged in East London ahead of Julius Malema’s pre-sentencing hearing in a gun-law conviction linked to a 2018 rally.
Opposition Politics

EFF Rallies in East London as Malema Returns to Court

Supporters march and hold vigil ahead of Malema’s pre-sentencing in a gun-law conviction case.
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SARB is reviewing the prime lending-rate benchmark used to price loans. Analysts say any change is unlikely to lower borrowing costs.
Economic Reports

SA Reserve Bank reviews prime rate used for mortgages and loans

Central bank weighs changes to prime reference rate, but analysts see limited relief for borrowers.
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President tells parliament troops will support police as water outages draw protests ahead of elections
Crime Prevention

Ramaphosa orders army deployment to curb crime, fix water outages

President tells parliament troops will support police as water outages draw protests ahead of elections
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Police say probe into procurement irregularities continues; further arrests not ruled out
Business Profiles

JDA boss Mathibe on bail as money-laundering case set for June

Police say probe into procurement irregularities continues; further arrests not ruled out
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Zanzibar unveils its first tourism campaign in London, branding iconic buses to raise the islands’ profile and draw more international visitors.
African Destinations

Why zanzibar chose london buses to promote its tourism brand

Zanzibar rolls out ads on London's iconic double-decker buses to boost tourism in the UK market.
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22-year-old faces 12 culpable homicide counts after scholar taxi hit truck near N1
Road Accidents

Vanderbijlpark crash: Taxi driver held over 12 pupil deaths

22-year-old faces 12 culpable homicide counts after scholar taxi hit truck near N1
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A new framework with Beijing aims to widen export access as U.S. tariffs squeeze South Africa’s trade
Economic Reports

Why South Africa Is Pushing a China Trade Deal Now

A new framework with Beijing aims to widen export access as U.S. tariffs squeeze South Africa’s trade
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Chapman’s Peak Drive reopened after an off-road incident. EMS treated two people; authorities are expected to review safety conditions.
Accident News

Authorities to Review Safety After Chapman’s Peak Off-Road Incident

No fatalities reported after vehicle left roadway; EMS treated two people
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The 22-year-old driver in the Vanderbijlpark scholar crash has been charged with 14 counts of murder and abandoned bail.
Justice & Crime

Vaal scholar crash: Driver now faces 14 murder charges

Bail bid dropped as case moves to March; death toll rises to 14 after 2 pupils die in hospital.
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NDMC cites severe weather since late Nov 2025; CoGTA says national coordination now applies
Accident News

SA classifies floods as national disaster across five provinces

NDMC cites severe weather since late Nov 2025; CoGTA says national coordination now applies
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Road Accidents

Durban R102 crash raises fresh road-safety concerns

Truck–minibus collision near Lotus Park kills at least 11 as officials investigate
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Boksburg meeting focuses on implementing January 8 priorities and fixing municipal delivery gaps.
African Politics

Why the ANC NEC Lekgotla matters ahead of local elections

Boksburg meeting focuses on implementing January 8 priorities and fixing municipal delivery gaps.
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Two died and three were wounded when gunmen opened fire outside Booysens Magistrate’s Court after a pre-trial in a 2025 Mondeor murder case.
Justice & Crime

Booysens court shooting linked to Mondeor murder trial: Nel

Deputy minister says five shot outside Joburg court after pre-trial; two killed, three hurt
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Police opened 13 culpable homicide counts after a Vanderbijlpark scholar transport crash killed 13 pupils. More charges may follow.
Accident News

13 culpable homicide counts opened after Vanderbijlpark crash

At least 13 pupils killed as scholar minibus and truck collide; probe focuses on overtaking
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