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Traditional leaders to get salaries and benefits on par with public servants, says Ramaphosa
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JUST IN| Ramaphosa signs off on pay hikes for ministers, MPs and judges
President Cyril Ramaphosa has approved differentiated salary increases for public office-bearers, with increases of 3.5% for politicians and 4% for judges, magistrates, traditional leaders and members of independent constitutional institutions.
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Shoprite debit card: Retail giant's move could shake up South Africa's banking market
Shoprite is expanding its financial services ambitions through a proposed Investec partnership that could bring customers a new transactional account and debit card.
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Running community to remember Antonie van Zijl after Kaapsehoop Marathon death
Runners will retrace Antonie van Zijlâ s final steps, lay flowers and take part in a 5km memorial run as the community pays tribute to the 37-year-old athlete.
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228 SASSA jobs remain unfilled despite R147 million sitting in recruitment budget
Social Development Minister Dina Pule says recruitment delays linked to job evaluation, grading and employment-equity requirements have left 228 funded SASSA posts vacant, with R147.2 million still unspent.
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Julius Malema demands retraction and apology from Helen Zille over corruption claims
EFF leader Julius Malema has demanded that DA Federal Council chairperson Helen Zille retract and apologise for allegations made during an eNCA interview, or face possible legal action.
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Dog dies trying to escape Guy Fawkes fireworks as SPCA calls rise 59%
A dog died while trying to escape Guy Fawkes fireworks in Delft as the Cape of Good Hope SPCA recorded 81 calls, a 59% increase on last year.
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Inside the Hilton grooming allegations as accused faces statutory rape charge
A Hilton man facing a statutory rape charge involving a 15-year-old girl is at the centre of wider allegations of sexual misconduct and online grooming involving young girls.
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The new Tata Punch is ready for lifeâ s big firsts
Tataâ s refreshed Punch compact SUV is now on sale in South Africa from R224,900, offering updated styling, new technology and a turbocharged flagship derivative.
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Durban-born businessman elected 698th Lord Mayor of London
Durban-born Bronek Masojada, a former Durban High School pupil and Rhodes Scholar, has been elected the 698th Lord Mayor of London.
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Earth is accumulating heat faster: What it means for health, food and water
The WMO says Earthâ s energy imbalance has reached a record level, with rising ocean heat, sea levels and an intensifying El Niño increasing risks to health, food supplies, water security and household costs.
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eThekwini coalition talks: What are the possible political combinations?
The MK Party emerged as the largest bloc in eThekwini, but fell short of a majority, leaving parties with 14 days to negotiate a governing arrangement before the new council elects its leadership.
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FORUM4SA rejects Madibeng election results, calls for IEC investigation
FORUM4SA has rejected the Madibeng results in Wards 4 and 38, alleging political bias and inconsistent treatment of spoiled ballots.
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Life sentence for Clanwilliam man who repeatedly stabbed wife
A Clanwilliam man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for attempting to murder his wife, after the court rejected his claim of private defence. The victim later died of natural causes, but her children testified against their father.
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@iol Mon, 09 Nov 2026 04:24:50
ANC remains largest party as fragmented results put coalition government in spotlight
The DA leads in five of South Africaâ s eight metros, while the ANC retains two and the MK Party tops the poll in eThekwini. Only Cape Town has an outright majority, leaving coalition talks looming elsewhere.
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