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Executive Mayor Nasiphi Moya says the metro spent millions on privately operated tankers.

Lt-Gen Manamela accused National Commissioner Fannie Masemola of protecting corrupt police officers

Robots competed in a half marathon race in Beijing on Sunday, with the winning machine leaving its human rivals for dust.

Police say a preliminary investigation shows it may be a case of an “unlawful disposal of unclaimed corpses”.

South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff says the launches happened on Sunday morning from the North’s eastern Sinpo area.

The Mariana is a 145-foot dry cargo vessel registered in the U.S. It suffered engine failure Wednesday as a massive typhoon bore down on Saipan and nearby islands.

The country’s biggest musician Teddy Afro laments a lack of unity in the country on his new track.

For centuries the prized sculptures, central to national identity, have been kept outside Zimbabwe’s borders.

Bellarmine Mugabe was arrested in February following the shooting of a 23-year-old man at his home in Johannesburg.

The BBC speaks to a student who pushed for his toe print to be taken to verify his identity.

Two South African restaurants have been selected once again for the 2026 World’s 101 Best Steak list, with Stellenbosch’s VUUR restaurant ranking 52nd and Johannesburg’s The Blockman ranked 98th.

Barbara Middleton says she cannot afford to staff the government’s free breakfast clubs.

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) recently told Umkhonto Wesizwe Political Party Member, Mandlenkosi Matutu, that reducing illegal water supply disruptions caused by water-tanker mafias is not its responsibility but that of the municipalities.

The party has instructed regional, branch committees across the SA to convene meetings on Sunday.

ActionSA says Mkhwanazi has brought both the EMPD and the City of Ekurhuleni into disrepute.

Malema on Thursday received a five-year sentence and is expected to appeal the sentence.

DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has denied that this is conflating the party and the state.

John Dobson pulled no punches after the Stormers’ 33-24 home defeat to Connacht in Cape Town on Saturday afternoon.

Pacific FC forward Alejandro Diaz scores against Halifax Wanderers in the Canadian Premier League, the first instance of a “daylight offside” situation resulting in a goal.

The first goal allowed under the experimental “daylight” ​offside rule is scored in Canada

Gaston Sirino has not had the best of seasons with Kaizer Chiefs, and with his contract ending in June, he is unlikely to get a new deal.

Sale of vocational training brand and million-pound executive pay deals now subject to Charity Commission inquiry

When electrician Charlie Butler was contacted by City & Guilds last autumn, he received a shock.

He had branched out to launch a new company schooling future sparkies in Essex, offering City & Guilds-affiliated courses and qualifications. When the representative from the training...

The outlook for SASSA Children’s Grants for May 2026 looks to be off to a good start. Here’s what’s improved from last month …

‘Real Housewives of Durban’ star Jojo Robinson has given the public an update on her skin cancer removal surgery…

EFF leader Julius Malema has praised his legal counsel after he was granted bail for leave to appeal his reckless firearm sentence…

British pop singer Dua Lipa and her actor fiancé, Callum Turner, shared a look inside their recent trip to South Africa…

Pietersen questioned whether Garyn Phillips was actually injured or if the Ospreys deliberately nullified the scrum battle.

Heading to the south of Johannesburg? You may want to use these detours.

“We will likely have a bigger coaching group given the number of players and, in some cases, two matches per week.”

‘We are going to keep pushing,’ added the Pirates head coach.

Hisense’s midrange U7 TV gets some high-end upgrades, but the competition is only getting stiffer.

Swap out your creaky old box fan for a new model that lights up, mists, or even follows you around the room.

Our top Apple Watch recommendation fluctuates in price. If you’re in the market, now’s a good time to buy.

Whether you’re near or far, keep an eye on your fur baby with our favorite pet cameras.

Besides hybrid options, South African car buyers have several fuel-efficient compact SUVs to choose from.

For the same price of a new and much smaller sedan, you can be large and in charge.

Kia’s premium double-cab bakkie has finally landed in South Africa.

Hyundai is selling cars on WhatsApp in South Africa.

BBC Verify breaks down how fake viral images of celebrities at Coachella are actually AI generated.