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Unathi Nkanjeni is a digital journalist for TimesLIVE and other titles in the group who covers everything from general news to politics and viral content with a twist.

Hashim Amla hits out during an ODI against England in Southampton, England. File image

'SABC continues to fail sports-loving South Africans': Cricket fans dismayed at public broadcaster

Avid cricket fans are dismayed at the South African Broadcasting Corporation's decision not to broadcast the series between the Proteas and Australia starting in Durban on Wednesday.

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President Cyril Ramaphosa

Ramaphosa's 'premature congratulations' apology on Zimbabwe election is 'fake news'

President Cyril Ramaphosa has not apologised for his “premature congratulations message” after Zimbabwe’s election.

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Acting public protector Kholeka Gcaleka is among eight candidates shortlisted for the public protector post. File photo.

‘Gcaleka hasn’t demonstrated the dynamism required’: DA calls for reopening of PP applications

Dissatisfied with the prospect of Kholeka Gcaleka becoming the next public protector, the DA has called for the reopening of applications for the position.

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ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has defended celebrating Zimbabwe's electoral results, saying he supports democracy. File photo.

'Romanticising democracy not regime change' — Mbalula defends celebrating Zimbabwe's election results

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has defended celebrating Zimbabwe's election results, saying he supports democracy.

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Former president Thabo Mbeki says the youth must demand answers from the ruling party before voting. File photo.

‘Ask the ANC: what justifies that I vote for you?’, Mbeki tells young voters

"The youth needs to raise those questions [instead of] never participating in voting because that's part of the process of determining the future of South Africa."

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EFF leader Julius Malema. File photo.
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‘No time for deadwoods’: Malema recalls 210 public representatives

EFF leader Julius Malema has recalled 210 public representatives over the party's 10th birthday celebration transport debacle.

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Rapper AKA, 35, was shot dead outside a restaurant in Durban on February 10. File photo.

'We won't go to court with half-cooked case': Police have identified suspects in AKA and Tibz's case

KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi says the police have identified the suspects who shot rapper Kiernan Forbes and his friend Tebello Motsoane.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi received by Deputy President Paul Mashatile.

Government denies Indian PM Modi was snubbed during Brics summit

Deputy President Paul Mashatile's spokesperson Vukani Mde has dismissed claims Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was snubbed during his visit to South Africa this week.

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A recent study shows the cessation of the child support grant increases depressive symptoms in adolescents.

R350 SRD grant beneficiaries approved this month will be paid from Friday: Sassa

The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has assured beneficiaries of the R350 social relief of distress (SRD) grant that payment will be processed from Friday.

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Pitch Black Afro was sentenced to 10 years in prison for culpable homicide, of which five were suspended, in June 2020 for the death of his wife Catherine Modisane.

Pitch Black Afro granted special remission of sentence after killing his wife

Musician Pitch Black Afro, real name Thulani Ngcobo, is a free man after he was granted a special remission of sentence.

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Minister of electricity Kgosientsho Ramokgopa. File photo.

‘The donation is exactly that’: Ramokgopa clears the air on China’s R170m donation to South Africa

Electricity minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says there are no conditions attached to China's donations to South Africa.

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South African expats living abroad have offered tips to Rachel and Siya Kolisi after their big move to Paris, France.

'Devastating goodbyes' — South African expats offer Rachel and Siya Kolisi tips on living abroad

Rachel and Siya Kolisi have officially relocated to Paris, France.

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China's vice foreign minister Ma Zhaoxu, Brazil's foreign minister Mauro Vieira, South Africa's foreign minister Naledi Pandor, Russia's foreign minister Sergei Lavrov and India's foreign minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar at a Brics foreign ministers' meeting in Cape Town on June 1 2023. File photo.

What does SA bring to the Brics table in relation to the other nations?

All eyes are on South Africa as the country plays hosts to the Brics Summit from Tuesday to Thursday.

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Minister of electricity Kgosientsho Ramokgopa. File photo.

Municipalities' R63.2bn debt hindering Eskom's ability to function at full capacity, says Ramokgopa

Electricity minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says the debt of more than R60bn owed by municipalities is hindering Eskom's ability to function properly.

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Siya Kolisi during the Rugby World Cup 2023 warm-up match between Wales and South Africa at the Principality Stadium on August 19 2023 in Cardiff, Wales.

Kolisi ‘really grateful’ for leading Boks to record win against Wales

“Thank you for all the support and prayers through my rehab. I am really grateful.'

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