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Boitumelo Maepa established a Soweto swimming pool academy in Pimville to address the lack of local swimming schools and promote water safety.

Fidelity’s intention to list on the JSE marks not only a vote of confidence in the bourse, but spells good news for South Africa’s economic trajectory, the exchange said.

South Africa is prioritising a review of GLP-1 drugs for state healthcare use

The Pretoria High Court to rule on the 1987 murder case of student activist Caiphus Nyoka

They were both granted R20 000 rands bail with stringent conditions attached.

Zungu is the third witness to be called by the defence to testify in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial

The two allegedly tried bribing a Hawks officer who’s probing corruption allegations at the hospital

India wants all smartphone makers to pre-install new devices with a state-owned cyber security app.

A Gallup poll suggests 40% of US women aged 15 to 44 would move abroad if they could. Women who took the plunge tell us why.

Afghans who were in the process of seeking asylum in the United States have had their hopes repeatedly dashed under this Trump administration. In the U.S., they live in fear of ICE detention.

Andre Onana is one of several high-profile players left out of Cameroon’s Africa Cup of Nations squad, as federation president Samuel Eto’o sacks the manager just weeks before the tournament.

The group has been charged under a law which prohibits people from joining foreign armies.

Anicet Ekane’s lawyer says the family was given little explanation – “his wife was just presented the corpse”.

A church is raided in central Nigeria and a wedding party in the mostly Muslim north.

Construction has started on another huge shopping mall, which will anchor the new Leratong City in Gauteng.

The county council says the scheme provides free heating upgrades and prioritizes the most vulnerable.

It is not too late to secure your place in the Durban University of Technology’s Master’s and Doctoral programmes for 2026.

Headteacher Jade Hunter says she has not encountered generosity and goodwill like this before.

Retired Ekurhuleni City Manager Doctor Imogen Mashazi is expected to conclude her testimony

Retired Ekurhuleni City Manager Dr Imogen Mashazi questioned over her alleged shielding of Mkhwanazi

Police Minister is expected to appear before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria at 2pm.

ANC secretary Fikile Mbalula says NGC will not be about the removal of President Ramaphosa

The games are coming thick and fast for FPL managers, with a full midweek round presenting another chance to gamble against captaining Erling Haaland – if you are feeling brave.

The draw for the men’s 2027 Rugby World Cup takes place in Sydney on Wednesday, 3 December at 11:00 (SA time).

Eben Etzebeth will soon find out what suspension he faces after his red card incident against Wales last weekend.

World number 52 Scott Donaldson gains one of the best victories of his career as he beats eighth seed Mark Allen in a late-night finish on day three of the UK Championship.

SASSA operating hours are being extended over December. But applicants reveal the struggle of having to make repeat trips. Here’s why …

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has expounded on Lenacapavir’s strong potential to treat and prevent HIV in South Africa.

More than two million SASSA-Postbank clients risk having their payment means terminated at the end of December 2025. Here’s why …

Barca host direct rivals Atleti.

‘I understand that Pirates did approach Durban City for Mkhize when Mbokazi was reportedly in the US recently,’ the source revealed.

‘Sometimes it is very important to have players in different positions, because you never know what you have to do,’ said Bafana head coach Hugo Broos. 

Second generation of the first Kia model assembled in India will make its world debut on 10 December.

PayShap adoption grows, but inconsistent bank fees and limited access still hinder its inclusion ambitions in South Africa.

Cryptocurrency exchange Luno says that Discovery Bank integrating digital asset support directly into its mobile banking platforms marks a significant shift for mainstream crypto adoption.

Accurate, fair diagnostic AI can help clinicians make faster, better-informed decisions and reduce unnecessary costs.

BYD will push a software update to almost 90,000 vehicles in China after the national regulator said manufacturing defects in battery packs pose safety risks. 

A new feature in public parking spaces will allow owners to “lock” their number plates to prevent vehicle theft.

Forever chemicals, or PFAS, exist in many household items such as waterproof clothing and cookware.

The Blue Sky Trust charity reacts to a rise in HIV infections among heterosexual women.