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University official must pay back R18m after taking student housing bribes

Labour Court finds Andries Helani accepted more than R3.2-million in payments linked to private student accommodation providers

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Law | 24 August 2026

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World’s largest research funder lifts ban on South Africa

Many clinical trials were halted, and many researchers were retrenched when the NIH stopped funding

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News | 24 August 2026

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In photos: Artists tell stories of heritage and migration using surprising materials

Matereality V2 opens at the Iziko South African National Gallery on Monday

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Photo Essay | 24 August 2026

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Justice minister refers R415-million IT contract to SIU and Hawks

Minister Kubayi witnessed system failures during an unannounced visit to the Pretoria Master’s office

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News | 21 August 2026

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28 years later, thousands of land claims are still outstanding

It could take another 15 years to settle outstanding claims lodged by 1998

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Charts | 21 August 2026

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Home or hospice: The debate over the closure of St Luke’s inpatient unit

While most people prefer to die at home, a minority desperately need specialist care that can only be provided in an institution

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Feature | 21 August 2026

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We’re not criminals, say Transnet land occupiers

Housing activists Ndifuna Ukwazi head to court try to stay the eviction of more than 160 people by 30 September

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News | 20 August 2026

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How much did judges really spend on their Durban conference?

Travel agency quoted the Office of the Chief Justice R9,000 for return plane tickets from Johannesburg to Durban

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News | 20 August 2026

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Families live with rubbish and rats in Joburg stadium

Hundreds of people have been stuck for years in “temporary” accommodation

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Feature | 20 August 2026