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Mother of four fears grant delays as food costs bite

Atteridgeville mother Mamkheti Maupa says her children’s grants are a lifeline, but rising costs mean the money lasts barely half the month.
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ANC NEC member Lindiwe Zulu says division among women and deep patriarchy cost Winnie Madikizela-Mandela and Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma the ANC presidency.
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Former Bafana coach Hugo Broos has questioned Pitso Mosimane’s expected appointment, warning that old problems around team selection could return.
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All four accused now named in boxer Zolani Tete’s murder

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Student opens her home so parents can apply for school online

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Peanut butter tax takes aim at cheaper foreign brands

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Rand smashes through R16 barrier as investors pile in

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KZN news bites: Malema takes a swipe at Ngizwe Mchunu and Phakelumthakathi 

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