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The SA Communist Party (SACP) is preparing to go it alone in next year's local government elections, citing 22 years of stalled alliance talks, the ANC's partnership with the DA and the ANC's abandonment of working-class interests.
Tariffs: Company loses order worth R750 million overnight
A single factory in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape, which builds highly sophisticated machinery and software for the automotive industry, has overnight lost contracts worth R750 million due to the US's new import tariffs.
Sibiya threatens to drag Mkhwanazi to court over defamation claims
Suspended deputy national commissioner for crime detection, Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya, has threatened to sue KwaZulu-Natal police chief, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, following explosive allegations he made last month, accusing him and Police Minister Senzo Mchunu of being part of a criminal network.
Fort Hare murders: Alleged 'mastermind paid' police officers probing the killings
The alleged mastermind behind the murders of Fort Hare University fleet manager Petrus Roets and the vice-chancellor's bodyguard Richard Vesele allegedly paid money into the accounts of police officers deployed to investigate the killings.
Discontent in DA over the provision of bodyguards for MPs
Discontent is brewing within the DA, with the party accused of functioning like characters in George Orwell's Animal Farm, where some are more equal than others.
The ANC's dreadful cousins
The ANC should stop subbing with the ignoble, immoral former liberation movements, including those of Zimbabwe, Namibia, Tanzania, Angola and Mozambique, writes Mondli Makhanya
Trump tariffs: A call from Ramaphosa may be government's last hope
With all diplomatic efforts having failed and coalition partners at each other's throats, the ANC government is scrambling to protect key industries while facing US demands that could force changes to BEE policies and land reform.
Top politician's firearm linked to child's shooting
More than a year after being shot twice in the head during an apparent political strife, a 10-year-old Grade 4 pupil from Juju Valley, an informal settlement in Seshego, Limpopo, has never been the same.
Never-ending drama: Mandela family feud escalates over plan to convert Houghton house into museum
Madiba's grandchildren at loggerheads, with claims that some have been denied access to the mansion, which is under renovation.
Gauteng school for disabled children faces an infrastructure and equipment crisis
Despite officials' claims that every pupil has access to a wheelchair, heartbreaking scenes of children crawling along the ground reveal a shocking reality.
Cracks in the Tshwane coalition are widening
The coalition government that controls the City of Tshwane Metro is unstable after ActionSA had to fight fires last week over allegations that its governing partners are planning to bring a motion of no confidence against the mayor.
The Mommy Club's 'Her Majesty' claims ex-lover's wife is stalking her
Reality TV star Happy Simelane says she is being stalked and harassed by the wife of a man she dated last year without knowing he was married.
Jub Jub faces new fraud probe over R120 000 in unpaid debts
Controversial media personality Molemo 'Jub Jub' Maarohanye is under police investigation after being accused of defrauding a man who lent him R50 000 for an event. Another security provider has also come forward claiming he owes him R70 000 tied to the same event.
Legal Aid told to rehire former executive
The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) has found that the dismissal of Legal Aid SA's head of property portfolio, Buyisiwe Mpungose, was substantively unfair and ordered that she be reinstated.
National Dialogue: Task force raises concerns over lack of budget
Less than two weeks before the first planned convention of the National Dialogue is set to begin, disagreements have arisen within the preparatory task team (PTT) over the budget and whether proper legal channels are being followed in appointing service providers for the event.
Russia steps up presence in Mozambique
Russia is preparing to fill the void left by American emergency aid organisations such as USAid in Mozambique.
Emails, threats and denials: Inside the explosive clash between Paul O'Sullivan and ActionSA leaders
The war of words between ActionSA leaders and forensic investigator Paul O'Sullivan reached a boiling point this week after a blistering 'high importance' email surfaced.
From helping villagers access safe water to climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to help young girls, Noqobo Bongoza is an example of how one can make a huge difference in a community.
Tim Spirit | Please bring back the glitz and glamour of the PSL awards
While social media buzzed with debates over the PSL player awards selections, it is the reputational damage following the event that should have the league's authorities concerned.
Zim rugby hero shares what it means to qualify for World Cup
As a schoolboy, Zimbabwe and Sharks flanker Tino Mavesere used to draw sketches of Springbok legends Tendai 'Beast' Mtawarira and Schalk Burger.
The SA Rugby Union (Saru) has stepped up its efforts to extend Rassie Erasmus' contract as Springbok head coach.
Atisang Batsi's 43rd birthday will coincide with the Rustenburg-based outfit's debut in the Premiership.
Athletics Free State president, Steven Swarts, is disputing the validity of Athletics SA's disciplinary hearing against him.
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