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Durbanâ s big jobs record vs ground reality: Protesters sceptical as unemployment figures fall
Despite eThekwini's official unemployment rate dropping to 22.2%, unemployed Durban residents camped at Moore Road say the headline job gains are failing to reach local jobseekers on the ground.
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@iol 39 minutes ago
Triple blow for Durban: eThekwini left without top chiefs for water, Metro Police and operations
The Durban High Court has set aside the appointments of eThekwiniâ s heads of Operations, Public Safety, and Technical Services, leaving Durban without top leadership for water, policing, and city management as a new coalition government takes office.
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Loyiso Nkohla murder: Former Sesâ khona leaderâ s killer sentenced to 30 years
Zukisa Tshabile has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to murdering community activist Loyiso Nkohla and committing several other crimes, including an armed robbery in Kraaifontein.
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Donovan Marx recovery: New hospital photograph shows Ventersdorp farmer smiling with wife
A smiling Donovan Marx has offered an encouraging recovery update after surviving a brutal farm attack in which his ears were allegedly cut off.
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How much South Africaâ s ministers and MPs will earn after Ramaphosaâ s latest salary hike
President Cyril Ramaphosa has approved salary increases of 3.5% for ministers, MPs, premiers and provincial legislators for the 2026/27 financial year. The increases are backdated to 1 April 2026.
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Two-year-old escapes injury after snake found under bed at KZN home
A KwaZulu-Natal family was left fearing for a two-year-old child's life after a snake, initially mistaken for a deadly black mamba, was discovered beneath a bed in Trenance Park. The child escaped unharmed before reaction officers captured the reptile.
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Cape Town man fined R100,000 for failing to submit tax returns
A 76-year-old Cape Town man was fined R100,000 after being convicted on 25 counts of fraud linked to the non-submission of tax returns, according to the Hawks.
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Conflicting accounts: Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma alleges police brutality as KZN SAPS defend force used at Umbilo protest
March and March leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma has accused police of brutality following a tense clash in Umbilo where officers fired rubber bullets and stun grenades to disperse stone-throwing protesters violating a court order.
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â I raped your dog, so what?â : Man wanted after missing court in animal abuse case
The 22-year-old accused of sexually abusing Caesar in Mossel Bay is now wanted after failing to appear in the Regional Court. The SPCA has also disclosed a chilling comment the man allegedly made about the incident.
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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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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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@iol 4 hours ago
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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