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Lunga Mofokeng, who became a household name playing Andile Dikana in The River, has been open about staying afloat in a period of financial instability after the show ended in 2024.

Pretoria-born Marivate is among 40 world experts chosen to steer the UN’s first global independent scientific body on AI.

A fierce legal and political battle is erupting in the City of Matlosana following a controversial council decision to reinstate former corruption-accused Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Mercy Phetla.

Matjeng is being probed for her alleged involvement with Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala

Three suspects in a Nissan Juke crashed into the taxi and opened fire causing it to overturn

Matlala, co-accused’s hearing will resume this Friday morning at the High Court in Johannesburg.

Fifth Bantu Church of Christ Bishop John Bolana dies at 82 in Gqeberha after short illness.

It is rare for US presidents to publicly back candidates in foreign elections.

The Democratic Republic of Congo, Namibia and Angola have said they will cooperate on migrant returns.

Is there the political will to fix it the US’ health horror stories?

The US has built up its military presence in the Middle East in response to Iran’s violent crackdown on protests.

At least 78 bodies have been buried, while it’s feared that more than 170 people were killed altogether.

MSF says a government air strike hit its hospital after another of its health facilities was looted.

Epstein considered approaching Mugabe about a new currency in 2015 – the latest batch of files show.

Shops and homes were torched in an attack on two villages in the western state of Kwara, a lawmaker says.

Firms are working to make the motors that drive robots more efficient and cheaper.

The steps to bolster Canada’s auto industry come as Trump’s tariffs strain the sector and threaten jobs.

Shares in the tech giant fell in after hours trade as investors appeared wary of the sector’s big spending plans.

The price of the digital currency has dropped significantly despite President Donald Trump’s public support.

Kohler-Barnard says she ended up reporting him to the Public Protector.

Kohler-Barnard testified before the Ad Hoc Committee on Thursday.

Brigadier Matjeng’s testimony at Madlanga Commission will resume on Friday.

Kohler-Barnard, who is a member of Parliament, is testifying before the Ad Hoc committee.

Ireland’s heavy defeat by France to open the Six Nations will only further press questions raised by a lacklustre autumn.

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell admits his side have a lot of work to do following their 36-14 defeat against France in the opening match of 2026 Six Nations.

Ruthless France inflict more pain on Ireland as the Six Nations holders open their title defence with a bonus-point victory at a buoyant Stade de France.

Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali is a target for Juventus, Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo has a release clause in his Al-Nassr contract, Napoli are set to hold talks to extend Scott McTominay’s contract, plus more.

Councils call on ministers to write off special educational needs and disability deficits that are predicted to reach £14bn in 2028

Eight in 10 English local authorities will be in effect bankrupted by rising special educational needs spending unless the government introduces significant reforms to the system, council leaders have said.

Councils have called on ministers to write off special...

Is the grass greener on the other side? Here’s a comparison of the minimum wage in South Africa vs countries where most expats live…

The youngest and oldest Kardashian-Jenner sisters mimic the iconic picture of Hollywood stars from yesteryear.

It was a dominant performance by the defending champions.

The 33 ANC branch members have applied to the high court, seeking a declaration that the conference is unconstitutional, and null and void.

Does Maphwanya – or the other generals – have some sort of hold over the ANC?

Some Free State farmers report losing bulls, cows and calves to foot-and-mouth disease, which they say was mishandled.

A team of geologists found for the first time evidence linking regions of low seismic velocity and the shape of the Earth’s magnetic field.

Volkswagen’s once-popular city van, the Vivo Xpress, is returning to our roads.