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Three die on cruise ship as rat virus hits Johannesburg

A deadly rat virus that killed three people on a cruise ship has hit Johannesburg, leaving one sick patient fighting for survival.
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Seven people died when a minibus taxi full of workers tried to make a U-turn and crashed into a bus in Kariega on Monday morning.
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Kobbie Mainoo struck 13 minutes from time to hand Manchester United a 3-2 win over bitter rivals Liverpool on Sunday, securing Uefa Champions League football next season.
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Home affairs chops bosses for fake AI policy research

The Department of Home Affairs has suspended two senior bosses after they used fake AI research in a major new policy document on immigration rules.

Red Ants destroy Mamelodi shacks and ruin small businesses

The Red Ants and police destroyed small business structures at the Mamelodi Hostel, leaving many local families without homes and cutting off their only income.

Rising food prices crush Nelson Mandela University student survival budget

Nelson Mandela University student Noluthando Dlamini struggles to buy enough daily food because her monthly government allowance cannot cover rising meat, bread and transport costs.

Massive onion price spike hits South African shoppers

South African households are paying much more for a bag of onions this month after prices jumped in cities across the country in April.

Podcast: SA’s AI Plan, By Chad Du Plessis

Rob Rose and Zukile Majova are back for episode five of Sharp Sharp, the weekly podcast on South African politics, money and power from Currency News and Scrolla.Africa.

Durban bishop tells illegal foreign pastors to go home

Bishop Vusi Dube told foreign pastors living in South Africa illegally to return to their countries because they are destroying the religious sector's public image.

Delft mother changes family diet to feed her autistic son

A Cape Town mother says raising her autistic son costs a lot of money because she has to buy specific food and pay for injections.

Pangas fly as rival parties clash at mayor court case

Supporters pulled out pangas outside a Richardsbay court on Thursday as angry crowds boiled over a large banner accusing the local mayor of political corruption.

Heavy storms and floods threaten four provinces

The South African Weather Service warns that severe storms and heavy rain are battering four provinces, bringing a high risk of very dangerous floods.

KZN news bites: Premier official quits to run Zuma’s presidential office

Celani Sikhakhane brings you KwaZulu-Natal's latest news.

Ramaphosa picks 4 November for local government elections

President Cyril Ramaphosa has picked 4 November 2026 as the official date for the local government elections to decide who runs municipalities across the country.

Zee Nxumalo manager threatens Nota Baloyi after music award loss

Zeus Omega threatens to attack Nota Baloyi because Nota blamed him after singer Zee Nxumalo lost all seven of her music award nominations this year.