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The US escalated its criticism of South Africa after naval exercises this week involving China and some of the BRICS member nations.

South Africa’s mining output has stagnated since the MPRDA was implemented, which created policy uncertainty, deterred investment and exploration, and kick-started the decline of the country’s most important industry.

After previously stating he has no interest in becoming a national leader, the Cape Town mayor said that he is “definitely” interested in being president.

Over 40% of the 14-thousand deaths on South Africa’s roads annually, are linked to alcohol

The department’s spokesperson Steve Mabona says it is not only grades 1 and 8 in the queues

Some have lost all their belongings after their houses were flooded following heavy rains.

The family has gone over to Mozambique to help locate the MMC.

A third round of retaliatory strikes by the U.S. in Syria has resulted in the death of an Al-Qaeda-affiliated leader, said U.S. Central Command.

The key question now is whether the Saudi-UAE rift settles back into business as usual or accelerates into a wider realignment, says Marc Lynch, professor of political science and international affairs at George Washington University.

The US president says several European allies opposed to his plans to buy Greenland will face 10% tariffs from February.

A number of people have died in the Alps over the past week, as heavy snowfall has hit the region.

Yoweri Museveni has won a record seventh term in elections after promising that the fledgling oil sector will boost the economy.

President Yoweri Museveni wins a seventh term, as his main rival Bobi Wine decries “fake results”.

President Yoweri Museveni is in a commanding lead ahead of his main challenger, pop star-turned-politician Bobi Wine.

Abubakar Abdullahi sheltered 262 people after they came under attack from Fulani herders in 2018.

A lifeline for some of South Africa’s most important employers is in the pipeline, as the government steps in to help critical smelters that are buckling under current electricity prices.

Renowned economist Dawie Roodt says that South Africa’s fiscal vulnerability is self-inflicted, rooted in years of weak growth and policy failure. 

Hoer Meisieskool Bloemhof has been crowned the top Afrikaans school in South Africa with 3.62 distinctions per candidate in the 2025 matric exams.

New data shows South Africa’s most desirable areas where buyers are spending up to R47 million for a home—and there are some surprises. 

Mbalula says ANC’s January 8th Statement focused on addressing problems of failing municipalities.

He was speaking at the Veterans’ inaugural conference in Bloemfontein.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the National Dialogue must be inclusive

PAC threatens to pull out of the GNU and in all its working arrangements with the ANC in Gauteng.

“100% Spanish” and “100% Moroccan” – Africa Cup of Nations final awaits Brahim Diaz, who has become an icon and the symbol of a modern and ambitious Morocco.

Rassie Erasmus has found a unique way to make it clear that a key member of their coaching staff will not be leaving any time soon.

Scarlets vow to avoid being distracted by ‘world-class’ England forward Henry Pollock in Sunday’s Champions Cup fixture in Northampton.

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix will miss the rest of the season after fracturing his ankle in Saturday’s thrilling 33-30 play-off win over the Buffalo Bills.

There is ‘no immediate concern’ and no need for water restrictions in Cape Town this summer, confirms city official …

The mother of Reeva Steenkamp – who was murdered by Oscar Pistorius – has shown positive progress after a devastating diagnosis last year.

The son of the late Springbok Joost van der Westhuizen is turning heads due to his likeness of his rugby hero father…

The former US first lady turns 62 years old today.

Schools were closed from Wednesday amid bad weather and flooding in the province.

Revised line-up will see the 2.3-litre petrol engine replace the 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel mill.

Bulls coach Johan Ackermann said they would enjoy their win over Pau but keep it in perspective with a tough match against Edinburgh coming.

Mikel Arteta’s men remain in a promising position to end a 22-year wait to win the title.

Hongkong (PinionNewswire) — AKEDO today announced it has raised $5 million in seed funding to accelerate development of its AI-native Content Creation Engine and Launchpad, designed to dramatically improve game and content development efficiency through coordinated AI agents. The seed round was led by Karatage, with participation from leading investors across gaming, AI, and crypto, […]

Regardless of whether anti-government protests in Iran lead to regime change or not, MTN risks reputational and financial damage because of its subsidiary in the country.

The crypto market appears ready for a strong 2026. Multiple analysts now predict Bitcoin could reach $150,000 before the year ends. This type of price action typically creates opportunities across the broader market.  Payment tokens with real utility tend to perform well during these cycles, and Digitap ($TAP) has caught attention as a potential outperformer […]

A Chinese vacuum cleaner company unveiled its very own supercar at CES 2026.

With back-to-school in full swing, parents have been told to ensure safe commutes.

Chery is gearing up to launch a new car brand in South Africa.

Tyre maintenance is a crucial aspect of owning a car that most drivers tend to neglect in South Africa.

Complex podcast host and chartered psychologist Kimberley Wilson joins What’s Up Docs? to talk about how we think about willpower.