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President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that members of the South African National Defence Force will be deployed to support the South African Police Service in parts of the Western Cape and Gauteng.

The outgoing director general told staff about the savings during an internal call on Thursday.

Mining-affected communities in Gauteng are protesting against Anglo American for leaving South Africa without addressing the aftermath of 110 years of mining, which includes unrehabilitated mine dumps, unpaid compensations, and health issues due to toxic waste. The protestors demand that Anglo American rehabilitate the abandoned sites and compensate affected workers before completing its exit...

Local designers Siphosihle Masango, Mzukisi Mbane, Ryan Keys and Ole Ledimo were the go-to designers showcasing African luxury, great craftsmanship and how to rock power dressing.

It’s alleged the dealership’s representative, Yusuf Omar, expressed dissatisfaction on social media.

The alliance says the rights to continue economic activity must be respected.

Three choppers have joined Cape Town firefighters in efforts to contain a veld fire.

Maema says he opted for retirement after Batohi allegedly rendered him redundant.

Considered the father of Afrobeat, Kuti used his music in the 1970s to combat colonial values and brutal dictatorship. Podcaster Jad Abumrad tells his story in the series, Fela Kuti: Fear No Man.

The charge was brought after the Council of Europe lifted his immunity, which he had as its former secretary general.

Kim Jong Un has chosen Miss Kim as his heir, South Korea’s spy agency says – but what exactly do we know about her?

Somali Islamist militant group al-Shabab has staged several attacks in Kenya, prompting the border to be closed.

Search efforts are continuing for the missing passengers, who included children.

Madagascar’s disaster management says roads are inaccessible with trees uprooted, power poles down and ninety percent of roofs ripped off.

The political rift that could spiral into conflict again after the vice-president was accused of treason.

Almost 2,000 people joined the queue for the opening of a new store in Belfast this morning.

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy orders a review of the deal on public interest and competition grounds.

A technical plan to address gang violance and illegal mining in the two provinces will be developed.

President Ramaphosa is delivering his State of the Nation address to a joint sitting in Cape Town.

President Cyril Ramaphosa set to deliver the State of the Nation Address at City Hall in Cape Town

President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers his State of the Nation Address live from Cape Town City Hall.

With a reputation for attractive rugby league, new boss Paul Rowley hopes his approach will give St Helens a new attacking style in Super League’s 30th year.

Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor says she wants Paul Green’s exit as head of women’s football after 13 years kept “private and confidential”.

After more than two years in the international wilderness, Tomas Francis says it is “awesome” to be back with Wales.

Barnet manager Dean Brennan is given a nine-game touchline ban for verbally abusing referee Kirsty Dowle, with reference to gender.

Two South African pizzerias have earned global recognition after their creations were named among the 18 Best Pizzas in the World.

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Some parliamentarians understood the Sona fashion runway and some ran away from it.

Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

In a series of landmark trials, plaintiffs are alleging that Meta, TikTok, Snap and YouTube caused personal injury through addictive products. Our technology reporter Cecilia Kang describes what’s at stake for tech giants and social media users.

Crypto markets are reeling as Bitcoin dips below $70,000, dragging Ethereum down 10% in 24 hours and shaking confidence across altcoins. Traders are feeling the pain as total market capitalization contracts sharply, and volatility surges to levels not seen in weeks. Every dip is magnified, every swing watched, as investors scramble to find tokens that […]

Physics research drives technological innovation, from medical imaging to data processing, write Dr Phil Bull and Prof Chris Clarkson; plus letters from Tim Gershon and Vincenzo Vagnoni, and Prof Paul Howarth

Your article (UK ‘could lose generation of scientists’ with cuts to projects and research facilities, 6 February) is right to highlight the serious consequences of proposed 30% funding...

Hybrid and electric cars are starting to take off in South Africa thanks to an influx of new, affordable models.

How much motorists spend on petrol each month depends on a range of factors.

The company said it also plans to launch two new models in South Africa this year – the Nexon and Sierra.

Backlog drops below 7.3m for first time since 2023 in England, but concern over long A&E waits.

What are the main symptoms and causes of bowel cancer, and how can you reduce your risk of getting it?