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ANC MPs close ranks around troubled Tolashe

Advocate Mpho Justice Khoza from the NWU’s Faculty of Law says the success of commissions of inquiry lies less in their cost and more in the quality and impact of their findings.

Controversial businessman Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala and four co-accused are back in the Johannesburg high court on Thursday.

The five suspects accused of murdering soccer star Senzo Meyiwa will again be in the dock at the Pretoria high court on Thursday.

Cat Matlala faces charges of conspiracy to commit murder, attempted murder and money laundering.

The dozens of passengers, including the wife of a Dutch man who died, left the cruise ship during a stop at the British territory, the Dutch foreign ministry said on Thursday.

Southeast Asian countries are voicing concern about President Trump and the war with Iran.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with Pope Leo after critical comments by President Trump.

NPR’s Leila Fadel speaks with former U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See Miguel Diaz about Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to the Vatican.

The baby hippo, which has been named Bumpy, was found clinging to its lifeless mother at a lake.

DNA tests are underway to confirm whether remains found inside the crocodile match that of a missing man.

Sudan’s foreign minister says Ethiopia and UAE has chosen the “wrong path” and would regret it.

Former Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in a massive offensive by combined jihadist and separatist forces.

The war in Iran wiped out R200 billion from the Government Employees Pension Fund investments in its first week.

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange All Share recovered in April after the worst month for the bourse in close to two decades.

With fuel prices continuing to climb in South Africa, FNB has announced a temporary boost to its eBucks fuel rewards, following a similar move from Absa in April.

The appointment of Lesedi Mabiletja as the private secretary in Tolashe’s office was irregular

DA raise concerns about the safety of residents following reports of rape cases involving officers

Police say the alleged interference involved a convicted hitman at a critical stage of the case.

Macpherson outlined some of the challenges he faces in this portfolio.

SAFA has provided an update on its challenge against the search and seizure conducted by the Hawks at the association’s headquarters in Nasrec.

Sundowns fans will be keeping a close eye.

Pirates fans will be hate-watching this one.

Scotland cling on to five European places for one more season, so who gets what at the end of this campaign?

As the traditional route of school, university and entry-level job is ever more precarious, it’s no wonder parents are feeling the strain

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Here are the different loyalty rewards programs for fuel in SA as the country experiences another significant price hike.

Talk about home truths! South Africa leads the pack when it comes to a study determining the countries that love staying at home the most.

The utility urged residents to work with authorities to protect public infrastructure and report suspicious activity.

Two community halls have been opened to receive displaced residents.

As of early 2026, Huawei stands as a dominant force in the global smartwatch market.

The Stormers need to beat Ulster and Cardiff on the road if they are to secure top spot on the URC log heading into the playoffs.

Hexion has launched a 30PB South African archive platform focused on sovereignty and cybersecurity.

Property costs in the Western Cape and ongoing conflict in the Middle East have resulted in the school delaying expansion in these areas.

Altron’s continuing-ops Heps is now seen rising 31-37%, with group-level outlook upgraded more meaningfully.

The Santi4 AI platform aims to support investment firms managing assets close to the Public Investment Corporation’s R3 trillion portfolio.

One Chinese car saw a massive jump in sales this April.

BYD’s overseas sales soared in April as surging petrol prices in the wake of the Iran war spurred renewed interest in electric cars.

South Africa’s automotive sector is valued at well over R500 billion.

South Africa’s richest man has an impressive car collection.

A British man is among three evacuees sent to the Netherlands after displaying symptoms while aboard the MV Hondius.

Rapper Professor Green, real name Stephen Manderson, has long been open about his mental health difficulties and has joined up with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy which reports seven in 10 men don’t seek support until they hit crisis point.

The Andes strain of the virus has been confirmed in two passengers who were taken to South Africa, according to the country’s health minister

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper says the situation is “very serious and deeply stressful” for those involved.