139 cases thrown out of court due to DNA and forensic report delays

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The National Forensic Sciences Laboratory reportedly has a backlog of more than 200,000 exhibits for criminal cases

50,000 tourism businesses have either temporarily or permanently closed

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In December, when compared to the previous year’s figures, arrivals for foreign travellers dropped by a staggering 82. 1%

'People left with bare bones' as food, fuel and power price hikes bite

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“What is happening is that we see all these entities hiking up prices but the consumer’s wages have either remained the same or have been reduced. ”

Wine industry to continue with court case to mitigate possible future alcohol bans

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First two alcohol bans resulted in closure of 80 wineries.

Govt’s proposal to amend laws to include third gender welcomed

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New proposals to amend the country’s identity laws range from amending outdated legislation and strengthening controls to guard against identity theft as well as ...

Western Cape could face ‘mini-lockdown’ as Covid-19 cases surge

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In the past few weeks the province has felt the effects of superspreader events.

Police minister takes pot shots at DA leaders Zille, Smith

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“Whenever JP Smith is looking for a scapegoat, he looks to me. I don’t know what alcohol he drinks“ - Bheki Cele

Covid-19 hits South Africa in the pockets

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Struggling SA consumers might have to fork out even more

Fathers are already defaulting on ‘papgeld', say anxious mothers

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‘There have been numerous complaints from women around non-payment’

Consumers will pay '50% more' for electricity if Eskom beats Nersa in court

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The power utility is challenging tariff increases approved by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) for 2019 to 2022.

Govt to divorce certain pieces of marriage policy

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'The reason we want to change the current marriage policy is because it is wrong, and it is not working for South Africans,' said Motsoaledi.

Euthanasia advocate accused of murder granted R20K bail

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According to the founder of Dignity SA's lawyer, Sean Davison plans to plead not guilty to the charge.

Euthanasia advocate up for murder

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The 57-year-old was arrested at his home on Tuesday following the execution of a search warrant on a 2013 matter involving the death of 43-year-old Dr Anrich Burger ...

Report creates hope for Khoi and San

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The release of the report represented the hard work the community had put in over the years in fighting for acknowledgement.

#WCcongress: Acting DA Western Cape leader Bonginkosi Madikezela elected as provincial leader

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After months of campaigning, Madikizela beat his opponent, MPL Lennit Max in what has been a very contentious race

Zuma survives by tiny margin

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Vote count indicates that some ANC MPs could have turned.

National Assembly prepares to vote on no confidence

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Debate concludes and MPs prepare to vote using a secret ballot in a locked house.