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The department of sport, arts and culture was busy processing thousands of objections made to town and city name changes agreed to by the South African Geographical Names Council, minister Gayton Mckenzie said in reply to a question in parliament.

Goldenrod Group has rushed to court to stop the city’s demolition of Marble Towers

Planning a getaway? Stricter tourist visa rules are coming into effect, as a popular holiday destination for South Africans cracks down on illegal foreign activity.

Donald Trump expects European nations to take main responsibility for Europe’s security

McCloy passed away on Tuesday last week at the Milpark Hospital following heart failure.

Police acted on intelligence regarding the whereabouts of the suspects.

Fishermen and coastal communities are closely monitoring ocean activity for the first major shoals.

The former power minister was sentenced to 75 years in jail in absentia earlier this month.

Bolivia’s President Rodrigo Paz faces a deepening crisis as widespread protests and blockades leave the political capital under siege less than six months after he took office.

The World Health Organization top official has expressed concern over the rapid spread of a rare type of Ebola in Congo. Authorities have reported at least 134 suspected deaths and over 500 cases.

Chinese leader Xi Jinping welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing on Wednesday in a meeting meant to reaffirm ties and that takes place only days after a visit by President Donald Trump.

Ghana will face fellow West African heavyweights Ivory Coast in qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.

The government and transport operators are in talks to resolve the dispute over the hike in fuel prices.

A bank that ceased operations more than two decades ago is seeking compensation from Malawi that could approach a 10th of the country’s annual budget, following a court ruling that regulators illegally revoked its licence

Key roads have remained largely empty and some schools have asked students to stay at home.

Sharp increases in electricity, petrol and diesel prices in April have sent headline inflation surging, pushing the limit of the South African Reserve Bank’s tolerance band.

SARS will soon require all foreign-registered vehicles to be declared on its systems.

Energy prices were lower due to the government’s energy bill support package and lower wholesale prices before the Iran war.

A consortium including the Public Investment Corporation is looking to acquire Balwin Properties.

The ANC and DA in Joburg have differing expectations ahead of the State of the City Address

Nhlamulo Ndhlela was removed as uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) spokesperson on Tuesday.

Political parties have until Friday to submit names to the National Assembly Speaker.

Reverend Chikane, says SA’s post-TRC process failed many victims of apartheid-era crimes.

CSA has said some tickets could still become available for the Proteas’ iconic New Year’s Test at Newlands, even though it is ‘sold out’.

SA Rugby has congratulated Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus, who was honoured with the National Order of Ikhamanga in Gold by the Presidency.

Orlando Pirates are reportedly eyeing Lamontville Golden Arrows striker Junior Dion for next season as they look to beef up their squad.

Unai Emery has the chance to win a fifth Europa League on Wednesday, but where does he rank among the best European trophy winners?

Adut Akech Bior is excited to be expecting her second baby.

“There is a misunderstanding because my club didn’t receive the correct information,” said Ngezana.

The former world record holder is in the Mother City to also help establish the marathon as a major on the circuit.

Here’s when you can collect your grant, and how much you will get.

The company appoints computer engineer Arnold Goldberg as an independent non-executive director.

Disney+ has hiked the price of its Premium monthly subscription in South Africa by more than 12%.

The Pan African DataCentres Conference will take place on 23 and 24 June at the Sandton Convention Centre.

It’s time to have honest, uncomfortable conversations about the human element of modern cyber threats.

The latest callback only involves the F and none of the lesser RC variants.

One in 10 women live with adenomyosis yet sufferers say their pain is often dismissed.

Some people say they are “stranded” in hospital, but the NHS denies decisions around their care are driven by costs.

Pre-eclampsia causes more than 70,000 maternal deaths every year worldwide