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Two major developments over the past few months could present a significant risk to South Africa’s electricity sector reforms and the price of solar panels in the country.

A BBC reporter goes undercover and speaks to an adviser encouraging migrants to cheat the asylum system.

The BBC exposes a shadow industry charging migrants thousands of pounds to help them cheat the asylum system.

Fight fans are looking forward to the May 9 match between Bernice “The Badger” Ferreira and Ellen “Tigress” Simwaka at Wild Coast Sun in the Eastern Cape.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Roelf Meyer as SA ambassador to the United States

Accused number two in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, Bongani Ntanzi, was on the stand on Tuesday.

A report identified irregularities in how the programme was managed in the 2021/22 financial year.

“How do I know this isn’t a prank?” the winner asked when he answered a video call from Christie’s auction house in Paris.

Tighter rules, rising costs and visa risks are forcing Indian students to rethink studying in Canada.

Israel is creating a large buffer zone in southern Lebanon for a prolonged military occupation, with low expectations that direct talks with Lebanon will lead to quick action on disarming Hezbollah.

Israel and Lebanon are holding historic talks in Washington, D.C.

As the conflict enters its fourth year, journalist Mohamed Suleiman shudders at what has been lost.

The separatists say their decison reflects responsibility, restraint and respect for human dignity.

Electoral commission says Romuald Wadagni has won with over 94% of the vote with most ballots counted.

The Democratic Alliance’s new leader, Geordin Hill-Lewis, admits the party’s support is too narrow.

Bradford residents affected by unexpected job losses or illness will be able to apply for help.

Caltex-branded petrol stations in South Africa are close to becoming a memory, with the rebranding to Astron Energy almost complete.

Integrating new software solutions into existing infrastructure is an area where many projects fail – but not with Codehesion.

Amazon wants to get thousands more satellites into orbit to offer internet and mobile services.

Malema has vowed to head to the highest court in the land to contest his sentence.

The Patriotic Alliance (PA) has thrown its weight behind the President

Malema’s charges stem from a 2018 EFF birthday rally at Mdantsane in the Eastern Cape. 

The state is asking for a sentence of 15-year direct imprisonment which Malema says he will contest.

Former England midfielder Jonjo Shelvey retires from playing and takes over as manager of UAE third tier side Arabian Falcons FC.

Adam Wilkie, a marketing manager and the son of Olympic swimming champion David, is chasing his father’s world record time in his memory.

Adam Peaty puts on an “astonishing” performance in the men’s 100m breaststroke final, with a time of 58.97 seconds at the Acquatics Great British Swimming Championships.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot believes the penalty that was overturned by VAR in his side’s Champions League second-leg defeat by PSG would “usually” have been given, but says the Reds have had bad luck with refereeing decisions this season.

Massachusetts liberal arts college laments ‘heartbreaking reality’ and says financial pressures to blame

A Massachusetts liberal arts college is set to close permanently due to low enrollment and financial problems.

The board of trustees of Hampshire College, a small liberal arts school in Amherst founded in 1965, pointed to “financial pressures” that have been “compounded by shifting...

2026 SASSA eLife certification has become a top priority for an agency that’s going ‘digital.’ Here’s what it is and who needs it …

Hard launch? Springbok captain Siya Kolisi gushed over his new girlfriend, Rachel John, in a video posted on social media.

‘Gogo effect’: Helen traded potholes for pedalling in dirty drainwater, which was quickly cleaned by city officials…

Sorry, NOT sorry: Notorious celebrity blogger Musa Khawula has responded to a court ruling to apologise to EFF leader, Julius Malema.

‘The state are calling for direct imprisonment of 15 years. Someone is doing everything in their power to put me in jail.’

Requiring taxi drivers to have professional driving permits is next to useless because it doesn’t guarantee behaviour which is any safer.

Disability advocates call for stronger enforcement as employment of disabled people remains below legal requirements.

The gazette requires a resource management plan to be developed for each dam through a consultative process.

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Geely has officially launched the new E2, the cheapest electric car you can buy in South Africa.

South Africa’s largest service station group is allegedly replacing its 93 Petrol with 95 Petrol as a result of fuel shortages.

Dunlop has responded to industry claims that its tyre factory in South Africa is at risk of closing down.

The third report from the inquiry into the government’s handling of the pandemic says the NHS was close to collapse.