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Voters should guard against being blinded by the glitz and glamour surrounding the “national figures” to the point where they miss what matters the most − ward candidates and the PR list, write S’thembiso Msomi.

On Saturday morning, South Africans awoke to the disturbing news that former minister of international relations and cooperation, Naledi Pandor, had fallen victim to crime.

Corruption and poor implementation undermine SA’s transformation agenda, writes Itshokeng Kekana

The paternal grandparents, Vinolia Mabuela and Jacob Ledwaba, face a charge of child neglect.

NSDF wants accountable governance and urgent intervention in the affairs of the Mangaung Metro.

Preliminary information indicates that the fire originated in the magistrate’s office.

Those who worked closely with him say, he was a leader who believed in truth.

U.S. and Iran are nearing a tentative deal to end the conflict, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and curb Tehran’s uranium stockpile — though major details remain unresolved.

As both the US and Iran signal a peace deal is near, Robert Kagan, a Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, says the U.S. will likely come out weaker than before the war.

New research shines a light on the lost Franklin Expedition, a 19th century voyage to the Canadian Arctic gone awry.

Africa races to contain a fast-spreading Ebola outbreak threatening 10 countries as infections spill from eastern Congo into Uganda.

South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns clinch their second African Champions League title with a 2-1 aggregate win over Moroccan club AS FAR in the final.

Plymouth Argyle striker Owen Oseni says he was in “disbelief” after being called up to the Nigeria squad.

Iliman Ndiaye insists Senegal are African champions in “many people’s eyes” despite a legal wrangle over the ultimate destination of the 2025 Afcon title.

The sanctions come amid growing scrutiny of Tanzania’s human rights record in recent years.

Young South Africans are increasingly dropping out of medical aid schemes, putting serious financial pressure on remaining members.

More people are taking second jobs as rising costs and insecure work reshape how we earn a living.

The UK’s brewery scene is shrinking as pubs close, costs rise and drinking habits change.

Trump said on Saturday that a deal would include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, without giving further details.

The EFF says concerns remain over the salary structure of the parliament’s secretary George Xolile.

The ANC NEC in between the conference, met to deliberate on a number of issues

A Provincial Task Team has been appointed in the province as the term of the PEC has expired.

The party is holding its provincial congress in Polokwane this Saturday.

After relocating to America for family reasons, legendary ex-Springbok flyhalf Naas Botha has now accepted a rugby role in Kansas.

The URC quarter-finals take place this weekend, and here are the kick off times for the Stormers, Bulls and Lions.

BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Canadian Grand Prix.

The finals day of the World Surf League’s New Zealand Pro event is halted after a photographer is attacked in the water by a sea creature.

Paris police looking into more than 100 allegations of mistreatment by ‘monitors’ after parents’ groups said they had fought for years to be taken seriously

France is facing a child abuse scandal as ‘monitors’ at dozens of state nursery and primary schools are investigated for violence, sexual assault and rape.

Paris police are examining more than 100 allegations of mistreatment, physical...

Nearly a third of vice-chancellors would cut hardship support if necessary over next three years, according to poll

Vice-chancellors have said they may need to cut hardship support for impoverished students and reduce outreach activities aimed at disadvantaged groups if the dire funding struggles at universities continue.

The anonymous poll of leaders by Universities UK (UUK) revealed the...

Announcement comes after Alan Milburn says Britain has neglected generation of young people struggling to access work and training opportunities

Ministers are expanding youth work experience and training schemes, after Alan Milburn warned Britain is spending £25 keeping young people on benefits for every £1 spent helping them into work.

Pat McFadden, the work and pensions secretary will...

Education secretary asks UK watchdog to look into nursery practices, including non-refundable deposits and add-ons

Bridget Phillipson, the education secretary, is ordering a competition review of hidden childcare charges amid concerns parents are being hit with extra charges, despite the government’s flagship expansion of funded childcare hours.

Phillipson has written to the Competition and...

Award-winning brand influencer, Amanda Jingela, has wrapped up her vibrant girls’ trip to the breathtaking Bali in Indonesia.

Siya Kolisi or Francois Pienaar? Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis reveals his favourite Springbok captain…

Gayton McKenzie praised world-renowned artist Jonathan Butler – who recently received a National Order – for being positive role model.

Springbok and Stormers star Siya Kolisi reunited with his ‘girls’ in a sweet Instagram post following his return to Cape Town…

Stolen vehicle of murdered tourists reportedly exits Kruger Park through Mozambique fence

Reportedly chased out of their homes, scores of foreign nationals, including refugees and children, gathered at the Durban Central Police Station

MK veteran urges protesters to direct anger at ‘leaders who’ve failed these people’

The ANC missed Parliament’s Phala Phala deadline amid internal clashes.

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For the first time, the 1 Series will have combustion and full electric powerplants, the latter likely to be called i1 and revert to rear-wheel drive.

Profit motives are shaping the care inside an expanding autism therapy industry, creating conditions that can harm some children. Our health reporter Sarah Kliff explains her new investigation, co-authored with Margot Sanger-Katz.