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Rape cover-up trial: Defence alleges police officers are being maliciously prosecuted

Cross-examination of witnesses resumed on Wednesday

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News | 9 April 2026

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Two insurance giants dominate SASSA funeral deductions

Clientèle Life, Sanlam and their subsidiaries collect R143-million every month for funeral policies directly from SASSA pension and disability grants

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News | 9 April 2026

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Eastern Cape villagers still waiting for water from boreholes installed in 2015

Joe Gqabi District Municipality says delays are partly the result of foreign funding processes

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News | 9 April 2026

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Nelson Mandela Bay dam levels drop below 30%

Mayor says consumption is 93-million litres per day above allocated limit

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News | 9 April 2026

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Joburg households set up their own network to deal with the water crisis

Started by a Ridgeway resident, the borehole network connects about 100 private homes across 15 suburbs

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News | 9 April 2026

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Marchers in Buffalo City demand closure of nightclub

Protest follows anti-immigrant march last week

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Brief | 8 April 2026

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Taxis block streets to demand repairs to potholed roads

Morning traffic on routes to Jansenville, Addo, Kariega, Gqeberha and Kliplaat brought to a standstill

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Brief | 8 April 2026

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Court rules CPS must pay SASSA

Company ordered to pay back R81-million in profits from unlawful contract

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Law | 8 April 2026

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In photos: School fire leaves hundreds of learners without classrooms

It was the second fire in a year at Riverlea Secondary School

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Photo Essay | 8 April 2026