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ANC loses court battle over excluded candidates, vows to appeal

The Electoral Court has dismissed the ANC's bid to have 181 excluded candidates reinstated for November's local elections. The party says it will appeal.

Your water tank could be making you sick, health experts warn

Health experts warn a dangerous bacteria can grow in stagnant water, in tanks, pipes and showers, and it's easy to prevent if you know what to look for.

KZN government’s fate now rests with the man who ousted Shinga

The Government of Provincial Unity's survival now hangs on Ivan Barnes, after Mbali Shinga was formally removed from the KZN Legislature to make way for him.

Shoppers surprise economists with stronger-than-expected spending

South Africans spent more money in shops in July than economists expected, new figures show, even as the wider economy has been struggling.

Trump Watch: Trump blocks visas for South Africans accused of Afrikaner discrimination

Donald Trump’s government has announced new visa restrictions against some South Africans.

Zuckerberg says no to slowing down AI race

Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg has rejected calls to slow down AI development, even after AI systems from two major labs broke out of test environments this year.

Board slammed for carving up land like colonial powers did

The Icamagu Institute has accused the Municipal Demarcation Board of redrawing wards on traditional land every five years without properly consulting traditional leaders.

Mkiva hits back at traditional leaders questioning his royal roots

Zolani Mkiva, Nelson Mandela's praise singer, has defended his royal lineage, after Eastern Cape traditional leaders accused him of misrepresenting himself as a prince.

Eighth woman found dead as police plan Ekurhuleni lockdown

Eight women have been found dead across Ekurhuleni in two months, and police are offering R400,000 for information as an area lockdown is planned.

Parents fear worst after seventh woman found dead in Ekurhuleni

Desperate parents searching for missing daughters rushed to Kwa-Thema after another woman was found dead, fearing the body could be their child.

Taxi marshal’s daily income falls from R500 to R200 as costs rise

A Kliptown taxi marshal says his daily income has fallen from R500 to R200 over six years, as rising diesel costs squeeze taxi drivers and everyone who depends on them.

Use Siza Khula to stop spending your whole salary before month end

You get paid. You cover the big things. And then somehow, before you even get to the third week, the money is gone. You are not sure where it went. You are not sure what to do differently. And next month, it happens again.

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