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Nkandla architect ordered to personally repay R147 million

The architect behind the Nkandla "firepool" security upgrades has been ordered to personally repay R147.2 million to the state, over a decade after the scandal first broke.

Thousands wait as Gauteng pushes for more organ donors

Thousands of South Africans need life saving organ and tissue transplants, but there are not enough donors to meet the growing demand.

Poorest South Africans hit hard despite lower national inflation rates

South Africa's poorest families face lower inflation rates than average right now, but rising costs for electricity and transport still leave them without food.

Defence cash crisis puts department at risk of collapse

Defence Minister Angie Motshekga says a R3.3-billion salary budget shortfall threatens the department as years of underfunding cripple military operations.

Crime bosses, murder and millions hit Gauteng courts

Major cases involving Vusimuzi Matlala, Danny Jordaan and an alleged family killer are among matters before Gauteng courts and commissions.

Oxtail shock as prices double in import mess

Oxtail prices have almost doubled as an import dispute blocks supplies from Argentina and puts more pressure on South African shoppers.

Podcast: The Curious Case of the ANC’s Missing Mayor

Months after promising an announcement, the ANC still won't say who its mayoral candidate for Johannesburg is. Rob Rose and Zukile Majova explain why.

Cultural expert says lobola alone isn’t enough to make a marriage

Cultural expert Dr Nokuzola Mndende says treating lobola alone as a complete customary marriage ignores the fuller sequence of rituals African custom requires.

KZN news bites: DA threatens KZN Premier with court action

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

Lindiwe Zulu says patriarchy never left the ANC

ANC NEC member Lindiwe Zulu says division among women and deep patriarchy cost Winnie Madikizela-Mandela and Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma the ANC presidency.

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.

Politician steps in so murdered mum can finally rest after six weeks in the morgue

A Khayelitsha family can finally bury murdered mother Ndileka Jongile after an African National Congress leader paid more than R17,000 towards her funeral.