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Lesotho Times editor wrongfully arrested, admits anti-corruption agency

The Directorate on Corruption and Economic Offences accused Mohalenyane Phakela of posing as an officer to obtain documents

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News | 12 September 2025

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SASSA says it has fixed most of its audit problems but gaps remain

About R140‑million was paid to deceased beneficiaries over three years

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News | 11 September 2025

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Dump site fire leaves Maseru residents in choking smoke for days

The Ha Tšosane community has been fighting to close and relocate the dump for years

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News | 11 September 2025

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Lesufi’s office fails to back up his claim about immigrants

The Gauteng Premier vowed to destroy informal settlements, claiming that most of their residents are undocumented immigrants

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News | 11 September 2025

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National film foundation falters as leadership instability continues

The National Film and Video Foundation has had six CEOs in 30 months

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News | 11 September 2025

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Gang violence forces Kariega families to abandon their homes

More than 30 homes torched or vandalised as criminals target community leaders and witnesses in a suspected campaign of intimidation

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News | 10 September 2025

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SAPS HQ fiasco: MPs lose patience with Public Works Minister

Committee members want to see the forensic report on Telkom Towers

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News | 10 September 2025

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The widows who wait: the Compensation Fund’s endless delays

“I was promised payment months ago, but I’m still waiting.”

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News | 10 September 2025

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SANParks deploys “boots on the ground” to deal with crime on Table Mountain

But MPs are not convinced it is enough

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News | 9 September 2025

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Zama Educare offers toddlers a space in crowded Dunoon

Thulani Bashe says she wants to teach children and not just babysit them

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News | 8 September 2025

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Lesotho’s giant dam takes shape

Polihali Dam will boost water transfers to Gauteng

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News | 7 September 2025

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Lottery corruption case reaches court after years of delays

No progress from National Prosecuting Authority in at least another 18 cases with a further 21 under investigation by SAPS and the Hawks

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News | 6 September 2025

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No sex workers will be prosecuted while court process plays out

NPA issues directive to prosecutors not to enroll new cases

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News | 5 September 2025

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Taxi strike leaves Durban commuters stranded

Taxi associations annoyed by impounding of vehicles

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News | 4 September 2025

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Parents shut down school for weeks

Gauteng Education MEC promises Nigel families a new primary school

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News | 4 September 2025

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Compensation for sick miners: only 30% of claimants paid out by Tshiamiso Trust

Most claims do not meet the medical criteria, AGM told

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News | 4 September 2025