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While divisional commissioner of forensic science services, Khomotso Phahlane refused to ‘open a can of worms’ when he received a complaint, committee hears

The US Trump administration has called South Africa’s removal of a top Israeli diplomat another example of South Africa’s “poor foreign policy”.

A friend should be someone you have actually met and shaken hands with.

Brig Rachel Matjeng, a senior SAPS officer, claimed that gifts received from Vusimusi ‘Cat’ Matlala, a man linked to a controversial SAPS tender, were personal and unrelated to her official duties

Carrim is accused of having dealings with alleged criminal cartel kingpin Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala.

Katiso Molefe is facing multiple charges, including the murder of Oupa ‘DJ Sumbody’ Sefoka in 2022

NSFAS briefs media on the status of applications for the 2026 academic year.

A month after Maduro’s ousting, Venezuela’s Interim leader walks a tightrope between US demands and Chavista hardliners’ expectations.

Are the world’s superpowers back in an arms race now that the new START treaty has expired? NPR’s Leila Fadel speaks with arms control expert Rose Gottemoeller.

The last major arms control treaty between Russia and the U.S. will expire on Thursday.

In Kyiv, dance parties on a frozen river keep spirits — and bodies — warm after Russian strikes shattered Ukraine’s energy grid.

Epstein considered approaching Mugabe about a new currency in 2015 – the latest batch of files show.

Shops and homes were torched in an attack on two villages in the western state of Kwara, a lawmaker says.

Ahmed Muharram is among several suspects arrested in a major crackdown on marijuana trafficking.

The surprise move that may threaten the stability of the coalition government of which the DA is a key partner.

Africa’s next phase of growth will depend less on policy announcements and more on its ability to mobilise capital at scale. Deep, liquid markets are no longer optional, they are the foundation for infrastructure, energy transition and long-term resilience.

The South African government, via the Industrial Development Corporation, is looking to acquire ArcelorMittal SA due to its importance to the nation’s industrial landscape.

Prepping for the 2026 Mining Indaba.

President Cyril Ramaphosa is visiting the SARS Head Office in Pretoria.

DA MP Dianne Kohler Barnard testifies before the Ad Hoc Committee

Brian Mogotsi and Paul O’ Sullivan refused to appear before the Ad Hoc Committee in-person.

That’s what big squads are for.

Youtuber and inventor Colin Furze explains the science behind the freestyle halfpipe.

Orlando Pirates are spoiled for choice in several positions. However, that gives rise to new problems within the squad. Orlando Pirates star Sebelebele is better going forward than in defence Although he’s not the club’s first-choice right-back, Kamogelo Sebelebele has shown glimpses of brilliance when selected in that position. He prefers being deployed in a […]

Charley Marlowe and Max Balegde go head-to-head in a curling mixed-doubles match, with the help of Team GB’s Bruce Mouat and Jen Dodds.

Surrey County Council puts forward proposals to reduce the speed limit near schools.

‘Tis the season for Cape Town Pride. To kick off the proceedings, the LEGACY Love Pride Ball is taking place this weekend.

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will pay out its March 2026 social grants on the following dates.

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will pay out its March 2026 social grants on the following dates.

Melinda French Gates, the former wife of philanthropist Bill Gates, is finding herself having to address the latest revelations of the Epstein files.

Rather than grand speeches, Mazaleni’s approach is hands-on and rooted in classrooms.

Expected new flagship of the popular C5 will arrive in March.

HPV is a common virus and certain high-risk strains are known to cause cervical cancer later in life.

Group has written off 68% of the purchase price it paid before LLMs ‘killed’ Stack Overflow

It is no longer possible to get key change tokens for meters still running on KRN 1.

Bitcoin slid towards $70 000 on Thursday as hawkish Fed fears and heavy ETF outflows deepened the latest crypto rout.

NEC XON’s full Fortinet accreditation unlocks deeper enterprise security capabilities without multi-vendor complexity.

Capitec has announced its revised fee structure, which comes into effect on 1 March 2026.

Two European automakers have teamed up to push back against the rise of Chinese imports.

The City of Cape Town is partnering with the University of Cape Town to upgrade the MyCiti bus service.

South Africa is increasingly reliant on older, high-mileage cars as the cost of new models continues to soar.

Municipalities across South Africa are replacing traffic lights with stop signs as a result of constant cable theft and vandalism.

Joe founded Dad’s War Room to support men struggling with mental health through tabletop gaming.