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Gauteng and the Western Cape have more registered taxpayers than the seven other provinces in South Africa put together.

West Ham agree a deal to sell Brazil forward Lucas Paqueta to Flamengo for more than 41m euros (£35.5m).

The 2025 AFCON drew huge numbers from across all social media platforms with TikTok emerging as the heartbeat of its digital ecosystem.

Ross Davidson, known as Ross Wild on stage, was known for singing with the 80s band Spandau Ballet.

The Outpatient Department sustained extensive damage.

As AI Investments Surge, CEOs Take the Lead on Decision Making and Upskilling Themselves: With Africa leading in workforce readiness Corporate AI investment is growing significantly and will not pull back, with companies planning to double their spending on the technology in 2026, accounting for about 1.7% of revenues, more than twice the increase for […]

Pinterest said Tuesday it plans to lay off less than 15% of its workforce and reduce office space as it accelerates its adoption of artificial intelligence. In a securities filing, the company said it expects the job cuts to be completed by the end of its third quarter in late September. Pinterest shares fell about […]

Announced in Cape Town, a new collaboration between Cassava Technologies and Axon Networks will see Axon’s AI-ready, real-time, multi-tenant platform deployed across Cassava’s fibre backbone. The initiative is aimed at supporting artificial intelligence adoption, digital transformation and new service models for businesses and telecommunications providers across the continent. The platform...

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR’s international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.

The EU foreign policy chief’s remarks come days after Nato’s secretary general said Europe needed the US for its defence.

Ajit Pawar, who died in a plane crash, reshaped Maharashtra’s politics in surprising ways.

At his first Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing since Nicolas Maduro was seized, Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns the U.S. could still use force to pressure Venezuela’s adminstration.

Ghana’s foreign minister says the influencer is a “worthy ambassador”, but some Ghanaians criticised the move.

Diezani Alison-Madueke took bribes including luxury goods and private jet travel, a prosecutor tells a London court.

On a visit to Ankara, Bola Tinubu was filmed stumbling and falling after walking past soldiers and dignitaries.

Franco-Chadian military relations have been strained after Chad abruptly ended its defence agreement with France.

Gus Attridge and Stephen Saad started a pharmaceutical company in Australia almost three decades ago, and that company is now being sold for R26.5 billion.

Webometrics published its 2026 global higher education ranking, listing 124 institutions from South Africa, including all 26 public universities.

South Africa recorded over 1,500 business liquidations in 2025, most of which were voluntary.

The two-day gathering is called to discuss plans and priorities for the year.

Matlala’s R360 million SAPS contract was cancelled last year.

Mogotsi has been scheduled to appear before the Ad Hoc Committee Thursday and Friday. 

Maj-Gen Lesetja Senona told the Madlanga Commission he met Matlala in 2019, unaware of investigation

Defending champion Jannik Sinner beats eighth seed Ben Shelton 6-3 6-4 6-4 to set up a semi-final with Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open.

South African quad wheelchair player Donald Ramphadi was knocked out of the Australian Open in the first round by Israel’s Guy Sasson.

Aston Villa midfielder Youri Tielemans is been ruled out for up to 10 weeks, Unai Emery has confirmed.

Manager David Martindale says Livingston have written to the SFA over an alleged racial comment made to Jeremy Bokila against Aberdeen.

Snap inspection of Brunel academy took place after it withdrew invitation to pro-Israel Labour MP Damien Egan

A snap inspection of a Bristol secondary school criticised for postponing a visit by an MP who is a member of a group that advocates for Israel has found “no evidence of partisan political views”.

Ofsted inspectors arrived at Bristol Brunel academy earlier this month after reports that...

A spike in properties for sale in Orania – South Africa’s whites-only town – has sparked speculation on social media…

Nearly 500 residents have taken part in the City of Cape Town’s online survey on the future of Miller’s Point.

Khaby Lame, now an Italian citizen, is Senegalese.

The company said the potentially affected employees earn on average 160% above the published Motor Industry Bargaining Council in South Africa

“We’re focusing on ourselves this season, we’re not looking at the log standings,” said Ouaddou.

South Africa pauses to remember AKA as love, music and memories unite fans nationwide

Green is popularly known for portraying Kedibone on e.tv’s ‘Scandal!’

Founded 26 years ago, specialist retailer Solenco South Africa has carved out a digital niche for itself by diversifying its presence across the country’s largest e-commerce platforms, including Takealot.

The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse says state-sanctioned negligence has led to tragic and fatal accidents increasing on South Africa’s roads.

This is an essential item for all skiers and snowboarders. WIRED has tested the best helmets for all abilities and budgets.

The Department of Roads and Transport is making it easier to renew licences in Gauteng.

The Toyota Corolla Cross has received a poor rating after being tested for crash safety by Global NCAP.

Some floor cleaners contain PFAS – chemicals that never break down. Here’s how to spot them – and what you can use as alternative.

A coroner wrote to the DWP to express her concerns after the death of Tamara Logan in Tameside.

Tammy McDaid describes how she had a panic attack after waking up on Tate’s birthday.