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It comes on top of the 91 who were accidentally freed between April and October.

The chairpersons of the Magalies Water and Amatola Water boards reportedly earned over R73,000 per meeting.

The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues in the High Court in Pretoria.

The state says Modack had a series of WhatsApp messages with his co-accused under code names.

The Pretoria High Court to rule on the 1987 murder case of student activist Caiphus Nyoka

They were both granted R20 000 rands bail with stringent conditions attached.

India wants all smartphone makers to pre-install new devices with a state-owned cyber security app.

A Gallup poll suggests 40% of US women aged 15 to 44 would move abroad if they could. Women who took the plunge tell us why.

Afghans who were in the process of seeking asylum in the United States have had their hopes repeatedly dashed under this Trump administration. In the U.S., they live in fear of ICE detention.

Andre Onana is one of several high-profile players left out of Cameroon’s Africa Cup of Nations squad, as federation president Samuel Eto’o sacks the manager just weeks before the tournament.

The group has been charged under a law which prohibits people from joining foreign armies.

Anicet Ekane’s lawyer says the family was given little explanation – “his wife was just presented the corpse”.

A church is raided in central Nigeria and a wedding party in the mostly Muslim north.

Fynbos Money empowers South Africans to feel confident in how they manage their money.

Enjoy a personal recap of your 2025 spending habits on the Standard Bank App.

Glencore’s ferrochrome venture in South Africa will idle two smelters and cut jobs because of unsustainable electricity tariffs, with unions warning of worse to come.

Construction has started on another huge shopping mall, which will anchor the new Leratong City in Gauteng.

Retired Ekurhuleni City Manager Doctor Imogen Mashazi is expected to conclude her testimony

Retired Ekurhuleni City Manager Dr Imogen Mashazi questioned over her alleged shielding of Mkhwanazi

Police Minister is expected to appear before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria at 2pm.

ANC secretary Fikile Mbalula says NGC will not be about the removal of President Ramaphosa

The Rugby World Cup draw takes place on Wednesday, and here is where and when you can watch this all-important event.

Kaizer Chiefs have announced updates regarding the injuries of Gaston Sirino and Bradley Cross as they prepare for their upcoming Betway Premiership match against Chippa United. The fixture is set for Wednesday, December 3, at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha, kicking off at 19:30. Both Sirino and Cross were injured during the CAF Confederation […]

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Sipho Mbule, a midfielder born in Bethlehem, Free State, has quickly become a fan favorite at Orlando Pirates after joining from Mamelodi Sundowns. Despite not yet scoring or assisting in 15 appearances for the team, his skill and composure on the field have impressed many, including former Pirates player Oupa Manyisa. Manyisa praised Mbule’s talent […]

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The Springboks were congratulated by Mark Alexander, the President of SA Rugby, on Monday for an outstanding 2025 season. South Africa’s annual campaign included the successful defence of the Rugby Championship title, as well as a second successive unbeaten Outgoing Tour to Europe. Over that period, Rassie Erasmus’ Springboks won 12 of their 14 Tests. […]

SASSA operating hours are being extended over December. But applicants reveal the struggle of having to make repeat trips. Here’s why …

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has expounded on Lenacapavir’s strong potential to treat and prevent HIV in South Africa.

Look at the bank account, says mayor.

There is plenty of excitement about who the defending champions, the Springboks, might face in pool play.

The Wonderkop and Boshoek smelters will be placed on care and maintenance from 1 January unless a solution is found before then.

Social media users have called the luxury Italian fashion brand’s artificial intelligence-made adverts “cheap” and “lazy”.

Eskom effectively still has control over South Africa’s transmission grid, which could allow it to block increased participation in the electricity market by rival private power producers.

NCP Chlorchem has embarked on one of South Africa’s biggest private industrial solar deployments.

PayShap adoption grows, but inconsistent bank fees and limited access still hinder its inclusion ambitions in South Africa.

BYD will push a software update to almost 90,000 vehicles in China after the national regulator said manufacturing defects in battery packs pose safety risks. 

A new feature in public parking spaces will allow owners to “lock” their number plates to prevent vehicle theft.

Sharon Price from Newcastle-under-Lyme says she was glad to avoid the need for surgery.

The service says calls increased by 20% in the past week, fuelled illnesses such as the flu.