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Durban is set for a major tourism boost with a R1 billion redevelopment of the old Funworld site into a new beachfront amusement park.

Manamela says he will not allow the recent exposure of fraud at VUT to affect 2026 academic year

The gun is believed to belong to the older boy’s father.

The Trump administration says it seized an oil tanker off the Venezuelan coast, as Congress presses for answers about U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats and the admiral overseeing the strikes retires.

NPR’s Michel Martin talks to Richard Haass {hahs}, president emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations, about the U.S. seizing an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela.

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado appeared in public for the first time in 11 months after a daring escape from her homeland when she emerged from a hotel balcony in Norway’s capital.

The junta has stepped up bombardments by air in an attempt to reclaim territory from ethnic armies.

The coup was thwarted after Nigeria sent warplanes to dislodge the mutineers from the offices of state TV.

Brumelda Zuma will represent the party led by her father in parliament after her half-sister resigned.

Schools and shops remain closed in Uvira amid fears that rebels have seized some administrative buildings.

Plotters misjudged the national mood and Benin’s neighbours learnt from past errors, says analyst Paul Melly.

Stats SA has published the latest Quarterly Employment Survey (QES) for the third quarter of 2025, showing that the average salary in the country has hit a record high.

A recent Labour Court judgment has delivered another warning to employers in South Africa who are considering terminating work-from-home arrangements.

A recent Labour Court judgment has delivered another warning to employers in South Africa who are considering terminating work-from-home arrangements.

South Africa’s fintech sector is experiencing a skills crisis that extends far beyond its own industry boundaries.

DA in Gauteng has accused MEC Faith Mazibuko of exploiting nurses over unpaid two month salaries

The DA has been pushing for the abolition of cadre deployment through court action.

Minister Hlabisa says consultations are under way with IEC on choosing date for 2026 elections

How much attention have you paid to what’s happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?

Just 11 weeks ago Aston Villa were winless and third bottom of the Premier League. Now they are in the conversation for the title.

A shortlist of six contenders has been announced for the 2025 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award. Footballers Hannah Hampton and Chloe Kelly, rugby union player Ellie Kildunne, darts player Luke Littler, golfer Rory McIlroy and Formula 1 driver Lando Norris are the nominees.

No parent should worry about their child’s safety while they work. But a crisis in our early-years sector is shielding predators such as Vincent Chan

I remember those initial heart-wrenching days and weeks leaving my daughter, aged nine months, at the nursery. She was distraught as I left, and I – like so many parents – headed off to work feeling guilty for leaving her, wondering if I was...

With specific blood stocks running low, the WCBS is urging blood donors, both existing and new, to help replenish their supply.

UIF staff and business owners in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal are accused of defrauding the Ters scheme of over R160 million.

The Hyundai i10 is more safer for children than it is for adults.

Young Lions loose forward Jarod Cairns believes their extended squad has what it takes to beat Newcastle Red Bulls in their back yard.

Motswaledi will represent South Africa at Miss Teen Model International next year.

Kerry Janse van Rensburg plans to boost Pick n Pay’s digital channels and improve the customer experience.

Jaecoo has slashed the starting price of the J5 SUV by R40,000 in South Africa.

Diesel users can look forward to a price cut next month, though petrol motorists won’t be as lucky.

Deal put forward by ministers includes rapid expansion of training posts, but no promises on pay.

The fitness coach explains how it helps and how you can meet your protein needs.