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Chaos as MK Party member collapses amid scuffle after motion of no confidence in KZN premier fails

Chaos as MK Party member collapses amid scuffle after motion of no confidence in KZN premier fails

The MK Party's motion of no confidence in KZN premier Thami Ntuli failed amid high drama in the legislature.

By Lwazi Hlangu

Australia plans tougher gun laws after father and son kill 15 at Bondi Beach

Australia plans tougher gun laws after father and son kill 15 at Bondi Beach

Australia signalled plans for tougher gun laws on Monday as the country began mourning victims of its worst mass shooting in almost 30 years, in which a father and son duo killed 15 people at a Jewish celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach.


Funeral of slain Madlanga commission witness Marius ‘Vlam’ van der Merwe to be held on Wednesday

Funeral of slain Madlanga commission witness Marius ‘Vlam’ van der Merwe to be held on Wednesday

Van der Merwe was shot dead in what police have described as a cold-blooded killing in his driveway.

By Yoliswa Sobuwa

Two men from Botswana ‘tricked into fighting in Russia’s war’

Two men from Botswana ‘tricked into fighting in Russia’s war’

The men were allegedly led to believe they would participate in a short-term military school training programme in Russia.

By TimesLIVE

Born fighting for life, graduating to save lives

Born fighting for life, graduating to save lives

More than 20 years after two doctors fought to save her life, Dr Jana Campbell walked the graduation stage as a newly qualified medical doctor.

By Gugulethu Mashinini

Three killed, five injured after lightning strikes church service in Limpopo

Three killed, five injured after lightning strikes church service in Limpopo

Three people died and five others were injured after lightning struck a church service in Radimana village in Limpopo in the early hours on Sunday.

By Khodani Mpilo

Ramaphosa safe for now: Experts say he’s a skilful politician and contenders want him to stay

Ramaphosa safe for now: Experts say he’s a skilful politician and contenders want him to stay

The party’s president has framed ANC renewal and the GNU as wins. Would-be successors want him to stay, but local government elections will decide his fate

By Bulelani Nonyukela

President to mark Reconciliation Day at Battle of Blood River heritage site

President to mark Reconciliation Day at Battle of Blood River heritage site

President Cyril Ramaphosa, in marking Reconciliation Day, is urging South Africans to engage honestly with the country's complex past while advancing a future rooted in inclusion, understanding and unity.

By TimesLIVE

A teenager’s perspective on Australia’s social media ban for under-16s

A teenager’s perspective on Australia’s social media ban for under-16s

Australia’s ban on social media for children under 16 — a world first — came into effect on December 10 and I am sure other countries are watching with keen interest.


BARNEY MTHOMBOTHI | The ANC should ditch the high-living, undemocratic communists

BARNEY MTHOMBOTHI | The ANC should ditch the high-living, undemocratic communists

It may be 30 years too late, but the SACP has done the right thing by finally opting to take part in elections, writes Barney Mthombothi.

By Barney Mthombothi

Workwise | ‘Please Call Me’: a turning point for labour law

Workwise | ‘Please Call Me’: a turning point for labour law

The Constitutional Court's decision in the legal battle between Vodacom and the creator of 'Please Call Me' has set new standards for judicial and arbitral review in South African law, emphasizing the importance of adequate reasoning and proper consideration in decision-making processes.


MY BRILLIANT CAREER | There’s more than one way to craft a sentence

MY BRILLIANT CAREER | There’s more than one way to craft a sentence

Chris Nicholson is a retired high court judge and author of fiction and nonfiction books.


Five critical strategies for career resilience and success

Five critical strategies for career resilience and success

The sentiment that 2025 felt like decades packed into a particularly challenging and stressful year abounds, with professionals both locally and globally grappling with unprecedented levels of uncertainty in the workplace.

By Daily Dispatch

Bhongolwethu residents desperate for long-term solution to water problems

Bhongolwethu residents desperate for long-term solution to water problems

For nearly a month, residents of Bhongolwethu Location in the Chris Hani District have been struggling with severe water shortages that have left households without reliable access to one of the most basic human needs.

By AMKELWA LUTHULI

Decision on boss of Public Prosecutions is one the panel simply has to get right

Decision on boss of Public Prosecutions is one the panel simply has to get right

It is not an exaggeration to suggest that the health of our democracy depends on the strength of the country’s independent institutions.

By Daily Dispatch

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