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National police commissioner Gen Fannie Masemola is appearing in the Pretoria magistrate’s court on Tuesday
WEDNESDAY, 22 APRIL 2026, 02:13

National police commissioner Gen Fannie Masemola is appearing in the Pretoria magistrate’s court on Tuesday

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ANC first deputy secretary-general Nomvula Mokonyane has revealed that Luthuli House does not want to run the risk of its alliance partner making use of its resources ahead of the local government elections campaign.

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Tube drivers in the RMT union are taking part in two 24-hour walkouts this week.
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Sir Olly Robbins is expected to defend his decision not to tell Sir Keir Starmer that Lord Mandelson failed vetting.

21 April marks World Creativity and Innovation Day — a day recognised by the UN to celebrate creation. In light of this, Sara Grobbelaar highlights a recurring pattern in the healthcare system. South Africa spends billions on imported health technology while broken equipment sits idle in public wards. The cycle is not inevitable but breaking it will take more than good intentions