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One clear trend is emerging in 2026: growing interest in gold and silver trading amid geopolitical instability and high volatility.

South Africa’s once-dominant synthetic fuel industry, pioneered by Sasol, used to supply a third of the country’s needs. While still operational, its market share has plummeted.

A chance email in freshers’ week at Harvard set Erica Jarrell-Searcy on a journey to Sale Sharks.

Four suspects shot and killed in a shootout with police in Khayelitsha…

Mayoral Executives briefs the media on issues related to governance, accountability measures.

Police say the suspects arrived at the centre in three vehicles and robbed a store.

SARB expected to make a difficult interest rate decision amid rising oil prices, a weakening rand.

The U.N. General Assembly adopted a resolution declaring the trafficking of enslaved Africans “the gravest crime against humanity” and calling for reparations.

The U.S. and Israel say they’ve depleted most of Iran’s missile arsenal, but its weapons — including controversial cluster munitions — are challenging even the most advanced air-defense systems.

NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Sweden’s chief of defense, Gen. Michael Claesson, about NATO, the wars in Ukraine and Iran, and Europe’s relationship with the United States.

South African authorities declined to disclose the charges he will face when he stands in the dock.

Some of the 32 bodies, including 25 children, are believed to have come from local hospitals and mortuaries.

Ghana is the first African country to make such a deal with the EU, the Ghanaian vice-president says.

Namibia’s regulator noted that Starlink’s subsidiary is not locally owned.

Woolworths has acquired close to 1 million shares for its incoming CEO, Sam Ngumeni, as part of a once-off outperformance share award.

South African banking group Standard Bank has responded to allegations of fraud and intimidation, which have gone viral on social media.

The government raised the idea of work-from-home as a practical way to mitigate what is shaping up to be a massive fuel price shock next month.

Party members took ANC to court over their dissatisfaction over the convening of branch meetings.

South Africa-China Bi-National Commission was established in 2000

The MKP has had eight people holding the position of Secretary General since 2023.

Applicants believe the conference can’t go ahead without their disputes being resolved by the party.

Ahead of Thursday’s World Cup play-off, Italy manager Gennaro Gattuso and Northern Ireland boss Michael O’Neill give their thoughts on the game.

Orlando Pirates supporters have been calling for defender Thabiso Sesane to return to the squad following Mbokazi’s departure.

There was a special moment this week as a legendary former Springbok received an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Johannesburg.

The World Cup play-offs start on Thursday with four European spaces up for grabs for this summer’s tournament.

The National Consumer Commission has issued a public warning and initiated a nationwide recall of Slimsy Pomegranate Squash Concentrate.

The City of Cape Town aims to replace over 80 000 mechanical water meters with smart versions. Here’s when these installations will begin…

The city with the best service delivery in SA has a capital budget of R14 billion per year, and a R120-billion infrastructure pipeline …

The ANC has dismissed AfriForum’s move as a politically driven attempt to undermine its leadership.

Masemola is set to be formally charged in connection with the R360 million Saps health services tender awarded to criminally accused businessman Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala.

South Africa must approach US negotiations cautiously as diplomacy often runs alongside coercion, force and shifting political agendas globally today.

The matter stems from a fraudulent scheme in which a 65‑year‑old pensioner from KuGompo City was deceived by a woman.

As cyber risks evolve and industry standards shift, the Public Key Infrastructure industry needs to evolve too.

When it comes to connectivity, reliability should not be viewed as a technical specification alone; it is a commercial strategy.

Altron Digital Business helps organisations protect cloud workloads with Microsoft Defender managed services.

Citroen has finally launched the Basalt crossover coupe in South Africa.

Diesel prices in South Africa have taken a massive hit since the start of the Middle East conflict.

South Africans looking to convert to electric cars may have an alternative to buying.

South Africa may be at risk of fuel shortages because of a corruption scandal that sold off a huge portion of the country’s strategic reserves.

Resident doctors in England are striking between 17 and 22 December, the 14th walkout since 2023.