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Second explosion at Joburg substation leaves thousands without electricity
A second explosion at City Power's Mayfair substation has plunged parts of Johannesburg into darkness, with repair teams working to restore electricity to affected residents, businesses and hospitals.
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Suspension overturned: Police constable loses Labour Court battle after stealing R44,000 during crime operation
A Gauteng constable has been dismissed after the Labour Court overturned a two-month suspension for stealing R44,000 during a 2024 police operation in Bronkhorstspruit.
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Tom Osborn: AI should support, not replace, human mental healthcare in Africa
Shamiri Institute founder Tom Osborn says AI should strengthen community-based mental health care, not replace counsellors or qualified professionals.
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This is why over 23,000 Chery vehicles have been recalled
A total of 23,667 Chery and Omoda vehicles have been recalled in South Africa over potential rear-axle welding defects and a brake-pipe issue.
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The power of sports showcased at One Young World Summit 2026
South African sporting icons Francois Pienaar, Temba Bavuma, Gerda Steyn, and Akani Simbine gathered at the One Young World Summit in Cape Town.
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Eskom advances 5,200MW nuclear expansion as government prepares procurement process
Eskom has submitted a feasibility programme for 5,200MW of proposed new nuclear capacity, while government prepares a determination for public comment, said the Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa.
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EXPLAINER: What you need to know about South Africaâ s new digital asylum system
Home Affairs is preparing to open its digital asylum registration portal to the public, aiming to reduce processing delays, tackle abuse of the asylum system and strengthen immigration controls.
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Gauteng family ordered to vacate luxury home over R5.2 million Nedbank debt
A High Court judge has dismissed a Gauteng family's latest attempt to overturn a 2020 Nedbank judgment and ordered the family and other occupants to vacate their Randburg luxury home within 30 days.
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Drowning is not just a coastal problem: Why inland South Africans are also at risk
Drowning risks rise during the warmer months, but the danger is not limited to South Africaâ s beaches. Here are the key risks at swimming pools, rivers and damsâ and how families can stay safer.
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John Hlophe claims chief whip is defying Jacob Zumaâ s directives and undermining authority
MK parliamentary leader John Hlophe has accused Chief Whip Philasande Mkhize of disregarding Jacob Zumaâ s instructions over the partyâ s parliamentary whippery and has called for urgent intervention
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Police fired rubber bullets, stun grenades to disperse March and March protesters in Durban
Police used rubber rounds and stun grenades to disperse March and March protesters in Umbilo, Durban, after stones were allegedly thrown at officers, according to KwaZulu-Natal police.
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One Young World calls for ethical philanthropy and democratic courage
Day 2 of the 2026 One Young World Summit in Cape Town featured keynotes on democratic courage by Nobel laureate Tawakkol Karman.
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eThekwini records biggest unemployment-rate decline among SA metros
eThekwiniâ s official unemployment rate fell from 27.8% to 22.2% year on year, while employment increased by 66 000, according to Stats SAâ s Q3 2026 QLFS.
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MK Party fails to secure victory in Zumaâ s Nkandla hometown as IFP retains control
Despite leading overall vote tallies in KwaZulu-Natal, Jacob Zumaâ s MK Party failed to secure his hometown municipality as the IFP claimed an outright majority in Nkandla.
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