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For years, early childhood development (ECD) practitioners across SA have carried an invisible burden: feeding children with too little support in a system that recognises the importance of nutrition but has never fully delivered on it.

History is now repeating itself — and the same blind spots remain. In 2026, the global fuel price shock caused by the conflict in the Gulf has led to substantial rises in regulated fuel prices effective 1 April 2026

In an era where environmental accountability is becoming a business necessity, a new SA start-up is helping companies take control of their emissions.

Party’s NEC meets today to contain political fallout over Phala Phala

Eskom technicians are on site in efforts to restore electricity supply.

The court heard that the man started sexually abusing the minor when she was eight years old.

Damage has been reported across the region to homes and infrastructure.

It is seeking to open three bases in the south of the Arctic territory, according to multiple officials familiar with the talks.

India’s welfare politics still matters, but voters increasingly want jobs, growth and dignity too.

President Cyril Ramaphosa said he would not resign on Monday evening after days of speculation.

Residents of Utqiagvik, the United States’ northernmost city, will experience 84 days of midnight sun and uninterrupted daylight.

Ships have rerouted around the Cape of Good Hope since 2023 to avoid conflicts in the Middle East.

A search is still ongoing for the second US soldier who went missing during a multinational military training exercise in Morocco.

Announcing his death, President Duma Boko said Mogae was “a distinguished statesman and patriot”.

The ruling could have huge implications for the political future of Cyril Ramaphosa.

David Malpass’ comments come as US President Donald Trump and China’s Xi Jinping are due to meet in Beijing.

Woodworking shops have been transformed by tech to make tools safer and more precise.

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that he has no intention of resigning from office in the wake of the Constitutional Court ruling on the Phala Phala saga.

A total of 17 US executives are set to join the president on his visit, where he will meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised that he will not resign over the Phala Phala matter.

President Cyril Ramaphosa os expected to address the nation on Phala Phala ConCourt judgment

The court ruled on that the rules governing Parliament’s impeachment process were unconstitutional.

Parliament is still considering two requests for motions of no confidence against Ramaphosa.

Glamorgan have a rising bowling star to cherish in Tom Norton after the 18-year-old’s record-breaking hat-trick on his first-class debut.

After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?

Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi says his players are good enough to stay up after their draw with Leeds United leaves them two points clear above the relegation zone with two games to play.

Multiple clubs interested in West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen, Liverpool eye Monaco duo Maghnes Akliouche and Lamine Camara, and Juventus considering a loan move for Nicolas Jackson.

More than 100 figures sign open letter criticising closure, just months after MA was launched

More than 100 academics, writers and activists from around the world have signed an open letter condemning plans to close an MA in Black studies and global justice at Birmingham City University (BCU), just months after it was first launched.

The move follows the controversial closure of BCU’s...

Petrol prices are at the highest South Africans have recently seen. Here are 10 practical ways South Africans can cut their fuel bill.

Three’s a crowd? Cassper Nyovest’s ex Thobeka Majozi spent Mother’s Day with his new wife, Pulane Phoolo…

Nettleton Road in Clifton, Cape Town is Africa’s most expensive street – These wealthy people get to call it home…

Cigars and champagne on tap: Businessman MySol celebrated his R220 million Clifton villa housewarming on Nettleton Road in pure opulence…

It would appear that the algorithmic safeguards are not strong enough, but, in any event, AI is learning, and changing, exponentially.

Soueast and Jetour have partnered in China, with Jetour’s vehicles currently being built at Soueast’s factory

Opinion warns new Bill lets courts evict families without alternatives, undoing constitutional protections for 3.7 million homeless households.

There is not much difference between some anti-migrant lobbies in South Africa and Oswald Mosley’s British Union of Fascists almost 100 years ago.

The former OpenAI chief scientist may be estranged from the company, but he still came to its defense as he testified on Monday.

The differences between diesel 50ppm and 500ppm go well beyond their price tags.

Geely has launched the flagship E5 SUV in South Africa, boasting a larger battery than its siblings.

Airports Company South Africa has announced that certain flights may be delayed, diverted or cancelled at two major airports due to the severe weather, which the government has declared a national disaster.