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Transnet has arrested the trend of falling rail freight volumes for the first time in five years

Aspects of AmaZulu Prince Mbonisi’s application to have state support of his nephew, King Misuzulu kaZwelithini, halted, pending the contest for the throne, have been deemed inappropriate to be heard by a court of law.

Emma chose the name change because Emily Stone – her real name – was taken by another actor.

News24 celebrated the birthday of Dorah Jones, who defied the odds after surviving a devastating fire in Johannesburg. Several donations were made to Children of Fire, an organisation that empowers young burns survivors.

Civil society groups hold vigil outside parliament to mark Chernobyl anniversary

Angry security guards who have been protesting outside the offices of the Gauteng Department of Health following the termination of their month-to-month contracts, say they will continue the fight to get their jobs back.

Defence counsel Thulani Mngomezulu said he is unwell.

The DA plans to put in place job seekers’ grants and do away with the R350 monthly social relief of distress grant if it is put in power – but it says the move will only be viable as long as there is economic growth and sufficient tax revenue to fund it.

They are thought to have caught the norovirus at a festival marquee in Stuttgart last weekend.

Controversial influencer Andrew Tate and his brother deny allegations of rape and human trafficking.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the US will act if China does not stop sending parts to Russia.

Syria has avoided getting embroiled in the Gaza war, experts said, despite a strike on Iran’s Damascus consulate, blamed on Israel, that threatened to ignite a regional conflagration.

South Africa’s former president hits out at corruption within the governing party.

The policing minister appeared to ask an audience member if Rwanda and Congo were different countries.

Three more African countries have joined a rollout of malaria vaccines targeting millions of children in a continent that accounts for 95 percent of malaria deaths, the UN said Thursday.

Tanzania on Thursday dismissed as “unfounded” allegations of killings, reape rights abuses and the planned evictions of over 20 000 people that led the World Bank to suspend funding for a $150 million conservation project.

The Horizon scandal inquiry reveals details of the biggest miscarriage of justice in UK legal history.

Johannesburg is home to the most dollar millionaires in South Africa, with many based around the richest square mile in Africa.

The FPB has withdrawn a notice that laid out new fines and jail terms for South Africans found guilty of spreading misinformation online.

Implats is looking to retrench thousands of workers, adding to the major job cuts affecting those in the South African mining sector.

The Electoral Court has provided the reasons for the dismissal of the objection to former President,

FFPlus has for the first time taken its election campaign to the rural communities in Limpopo.

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa has raised concerns over informal settlements in Free State.

The party has proposed an economic turnaround strategy to support small businesses, boost economic growth, protect work seekers and create 2 million jobs

Former Springbok captain Adriaan Strauss graduates with distinction from NWU’s MBA program, showcasing dedication on and off the field.

Kaizer Chiefs are believed to also be interested in a West African attacker who is rumoured to have a pre-contract offer from Orlando Pirates

Liam MacDevitt speaks to West Ham’s Mohammed Kudus about his first season as a Premier League player.

DJ Khaled sends inspirational message to Mamelodi Sundowns ahead of crucial CAF Champions League semifinal against Esperance.

As pro-Palestinian demonstrations roil campus, the station’s undergraduate reporters – working 18 hour days – have become an essential news source

“The turning point was certainly immediate, very sudden … We received a tip at 4am that there would be a demonstration on Columbia’s campus, and pretty soon after that, we went live on air.”

The presenter, Georgia Dillane, is describing the moment on...

The California university cancelled Asna Tabassum’s speech because of ‘security concerns’. The real reason is cowardice

When Asna Tabassum, a hijab-wearing Muslim, was announced as the valedictorian for the University of Southern California class of 2024, my initial reaction was the thought of my south Asian mother saying, “What are you doing? Why aren’t you valedictorian?” But what...

Watch this viral pet video that will leave you in “awes” and “lols”. Buckle up; you are not ready for this cuteness overload!

Springboks lock Franco Mostert is trending against the backdrop of his Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon purchase. How much is the German beast?

Discover daily furry fun facts. Whether adorable or kind of gross, our pets never cease to amaze us. Join us in exploring their world!

The Women King star Chioma Umeala is driven by closing the gap in terms of representation for black women in the world of animé.

For the most sensitive parts of the human body, friction is the enemy. Here’s how to keep it at bay.

Govee makes some of the best affordable smart lights, but its enormous range can be overwhelming and confusing. Here’s how to choose the right fit for your home.

Newly launched Chery-owned brand’s latest models will also be the most powerful ever sold in local soil.

The South African Weather Service is partnering with French company Meteorage to improve the use of lightning data for the safety of people, animals and infrastructure.

The World Bank is advising South Africa’s National Treasury on a climate risk strategy after floods in recent years caused billions of dollars of damage.

More than 530 stranded loggerhead turtle hatchlings have been admitted to the Cape Town aquarium’s Turtle Conservation Centre in just two weeks.

Last week, the south coast of KwaZulu-Natal was mopping up damage after being battered by heavy, unexpected rainfall over the weekend. How seriously should your political party take such issues? Here’s what voters think.