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Big changes are set to take place in Sandton, with hospitality giant Southern Sun planning to go from operating to co-owning several key properties in the area.

Newsday visited the Plastic View informal settlement on the outskirts of the crumbling Krugersdorp CBD, where residents seek to be self-reliant but remain marred by violence, unsafe mines, and scarce government support.

The artist has denied modelling the fresco on the prime minister.

The court also heard that David received funds amounting to R9 million between the 3rd and the 31st

Also last year, a remand detainee managed to escape undetected by officials from the same facility.

The Department of Correctional Services confirmed that Bester was moved.

2025 projections indicated that 55% of the coal imported by Israel comes from South Africa.

The prosecutors raided the offices of X as part of a preliminary investigation into allegations including spreading child sexual abuse images and deepfakes. They also summoned owner Elon Musk for questioning.

NPR analyzes the latest Jeffrey Epstein files. And, Arizona authorities launched an urgent search for Savannah Guthrie’s 84-year-old mother, Nancyafter a suspected home abduction.

President Trump says that he has agreed to a trade deal with India — which will lower tariffs on the country to 18%.

Abiy Ahmed admitted for the first time in parliament that Eritrean troops had killed people in Aksum.

Hodan Mohamud Diiriye faced a firing squad after being found guilty of beating Saabirin Saylaan to death.

The correspondence describes arrangements for a meal and there is no indication of wrongdoing by Zuma.

Those defacing the currency could face seven years in jail, the central bank says ahead of Valentine’s Day.

Mafia-style criminal groups have a new target in South Africa, and it’s worth more than rhino horn.

Southern Sun and its partner, Pareto, have moved to acquire several Sandton properties for a total consideration of R1.1 billion.

The media giant chooses the head of its amusement park business to replace longtime boss Bob Iger.

South Africa’s 2026 Budget could be near, or even below, the projections set in the medium-term budget policy statement last year, possibly breaking the norm of fiscal slippage.

Witness F shared a photo of his fingerprint evidence application with civilian Steve Motsumi.

ANCYL President Collen Malatji says it might be a step in the right direction.

WhatsApp messages at the Commission show chats between Witness F and a number linked to late Mabuza.

He is expected make the announcement at a media briefing in Durban on Wednesday.

London City Lionesses are set to sign Denmark midfielder Malou Marcetto on a permanent deal from Madrid CFF.

Lebohang Mokoena has dropped a bombshell claim, alleging that Patrice Motsepe is an Orlando Pirates supporter at heart.

Celtic manager Martin O’Neill says he would be “very interested” in signing free agent Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, but reckons the former Liverpool and Arsenal midfielder has lots of options.

Pep Guardiola mischievously said he is “a little bit sad and upset” that Manchester City have only the seventh highest net spend on transfers in the Premier League over the last five years.

Magdalen College School says the move will “enrich” its community for “generations to come”.

The SRD R370 grant was introduced in 2020 as a temporary emergency measure in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Eating processed meats is a health risk as they contain high amounts of salt, sugar and fat.

The Boks’ three pool games will all be in different cities, as will the last-16 match.

South Africa still recorded a preliminary trade surplus of R201.6 billion in 2025, slightly higher than in 2024.

Sebenzile Lofts brings 21 affordable, modern rental units to Katlehong, offering hope for the housing market and empowering local communities.

Samsung brings back the Blue Tag Sale – A season of smart savings

Surface Pro or Surface Laptop? Here’s how to decide which Microsoft device is right for you.

Black Rock Mining could proceed with arbitration proceedings without Nkosana Makate or his legal representation present.

Several domestic and international factors have a direct impact on how much South Africans pay for petrol.

Six of South Africa’s best-selling cars come from a single brand.

South Africa is not yet ready to host a Formula One Grand Prix.

The TikToker tells You, Me and the Big C podcast about her cancer journey.

Three coffee mornings are being held in Wolverhampton as part of a national mental health event.