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European colonisers used theology to justify racial segregation, presenting oppression as divinely sanctioned.

Leader of the VF+, Corné Mulder, says the party is attracting a more diverse voter base because he believes the majority of South Africans are conservative at heart.

South Africa is experiencing its longest growth streak since 2018, supported by consumer spending, easing inflation, and early reform gains, though the recovery remains fragile.

Legendary marathons in South Africa await! From the Comrades to the Big Five, discover the top races to add to your 2026 running calendar.

The lawsuit seeks $10bn (£7.25bn) in damages after tax information from Trump and his family was leaked to the media.

The unidentified man dressed as Batman addressed Santa Clara city officials to condemn the city’s position on cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Almost 30 years after he died, the Nigerian will posthumously receive a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Nearly 700,000 people have been affected by weeks of severe flooding in Mozambique

No reason has been given but the decision follows a huge fall-out between South Africa and the US.

Passengers received a text message about the cancellation of flights, citing “unforeseen circumstances”.

Dipula Properties has officially taken over Protea Gardens Mall in Soweto in a deal worth R478 million.

Laurium Capital’s Limpopo Africa Equity Fund is a long-only equity strategy designed to provide investors with focused exposure to listed African equity markets outside South Africa.

Keir Starmer’s visit signals a UK–China trade reset but can British firms turn opportunities into real growth?

Former Minister Malusi Gigaba appears in court on corruption charges.

Sisi Khampepe will continue to chair the TRC Inquiry

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry is continuing with hearings.

This week the commission heard from KZN police boss Anthony Gopaul, Witness E and Hawks head Lesetja

There is one Springbok player who remains at the top of their game and deserves due recognition for the remarkable improvements made.

Justin Rose shot a 10-under-par 62 to lead the Farmers Insurance Open as American Brooks Koepka made his PGA Tour return.

St Johnstone against Partick Thistle on Friday night – live on the BBC – will go some way to deciding the Scottish Championship title.

BBC Sport’s Ask Me Anything team explains how the Champions League knockout phase play-offs work and when the draw is taking place.

The countries that invest in youth now will be the ones that define global innovation in the coming years

Monica Geingos is founder of Leadership Lab Yetu and former first lady of Namibia

For the first time in our history, more than 70% of Africans are under the age of 30. This, along with entrenched inequalities, poverty, unemployment and socioeconomic fault lines, is reshaping how our...

South Africa’s tourism sector is flourishing, as seen by the record number of international arrivals that visited the country in 2025.

Superstars Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny and Lady Gaga are primed to make history on Sunday in Los Angeles at the 68th Grammy Awards.

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Social media scams are spiking, leaving several residents of Carletonville out of pocket. Police urges caution against these schemes.

Mayambela was linked with a return to South Africa to join his childhood club Kaizer Chiefs.

One of the world’s Big Four fashion showcases, Paris Fashion Week is in full swing, drawing global attention as designers and models unveil their latest creations.

The BMA reported a 46% decline in illegal border-crossing attempts.

The Bulls have made sweeping changes for their return derby vs the Lions, changing four in the backline and bringing two Springboks into the forward pack.

Mweb began an email system upgrade last week that has caused problems for long-standing customers, with its regular ISP users also reporting long customer support queues.

A quarter century of partnerships, investment and consumer innovation underpin Huawei’s role in South Africa.

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The partnership aims to use the scale of the SABC Plus platform to expand the reach of Microsoft’s AI training programmes.

The Supreme Court of Appeal has set aside an attempt to raise levies on fuel and products sold at service stations in South Africa.

The global launch of China’s newest SUV offering will take place in Cape Town this week.

Hijackers in South Africa are using a variety of tactics to steal cars.

Maternity services at Lancaster Royal Infirmary are rated “good”, but improvements must be made in A&E.

Two Tractor Boys join a project that is tackling oral health and healthy diets among children.