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EFF leader Julius Malema to be sentenced at the Regional Court in KuGompo city.

Kaizer Chiefs failed to secure the services of this now former Bafana Bafana star at a very young age many years ago.

The accused former lawyers withdrew their services due to non-payment.

Malema was convicted last year on unlawful possession and discharging a firearm in a public area.

Martha Rantsofu was shot execution style while at a tyre shop in Vanderbijlpark last month.

The 19-year-old is the first person to be charged under a new national law.

“How do I know this isn’t a prank?” the winner asked when he answered a video call from Christie’s auction house in Paris.

Tighter rules, rising costs and visa risks are forcing Indian students to rethink studying in Canada.

Israel is creating a large buffer zone in southern Lebanon for a prolonged military occupation, with low expectations that direct talks with Lebanon will lead to quick action on disarming Hezbollah.

As the conflict enters its fourth year, journalist Mohamed Suleiman shudders at what has been lost.

The separatists say their decison reflects responsibility, restraint and respect for human dignity.

Electoral commission says Romuald Wadagni has won with over 94% of the vote with most ballots counted.

The Democratic Alliance’s new leader, Geordin Hill-Lewis, admits the party’s support is too narrow.

Iconic South African water tank supplier Jojo has declared force majeure, telling customers it has been forced to raise prices by 31% in response to the global energy crisis.

In the 1990s, Harvard Business School professor Clayton Christensen coined the term “disruptive innovation”.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Wednesday, 15 April.

Bradford residents affected by unexpected job losses or illness will be able to apply for help.

Malema has vowed to head to the highest court in the land to contest his sentence.

The Patriotic Alliance (PA) has thrown its weight behind the President

Malema’s charges stem from a 2018 EFF birthday rally at Mdantsane in the Eastern Cape. 

The state is asking for a sentence of 15-year direct imprisonment which Malema says he will contest.

Northern Ireland aren’t known for scoring a flurry of goals in games with just one in their past six matches prior to their World Cup qualifier against Malta.

Orlando Pirates have added another exciting young talent to their development pipeline with the signing of Thapelo ‘Sugar’ Duiker from the James Mothibi Sports Academy.

Kaizer Chiefs will be aiming to extend their winning streak to five matches when they take on Magesi FC on Wednesday evening.

Super Rugby side Moana Pasifika will fold at the end of the season, becoming the second team in three years to go under because of financial problems.

Massachusetts liberal arts college laments ‘heartbreaking reality’ and says financial pressures to blame

A Massachusetts liberal arts college is set to close permanently due to low enrollment and financial problems.

The board of trustees of Hampshire College, a small liberal arts school in Amherst founded in 1965, pointed to “financial pressures” that have been “compounded by shifting...

As the world commemorates the 114th anniversary of the ‘Titanic’ sinking, we also remember the South Africans who were aboard the ship.

2026 SASSA eLife certification has become a top priority for an agency that’s going ‘digital.’ Here’s what it is and who needs it …

Hard launch? Springbok captain Siya Kolisi gushed over his new girlfriend, Rachel John, in a video posted on social media.

‘Gogo effect’: Helen traded potholes for pedalling in dirty drainwater, which was quickly cleaned by city officials…

Three swimmers – Aimee Canny, Pieter Coetzé and Ruard van Renen – all achieved Commonwealth Games qualifying times on day one.

The o to 100km/h sprint record for the fastest local four-cylinder bakkie is up for grabs.

It is a relief that the NPA is to finally prosecute those linked to this tragedy, but justice is not just about punishment.

ICT cost unpredictability is one of the biggest headaches for SMEs, making financial planning difficult and keeping business owners awake at night.

Covert Copy, an invisible and indestructible copy of data for a higher level of cloud storage security, is available in SA through LOOPHOLD.

Avert IT Distribution is enabling resellers and MSPs to deliver Avast Business cybersecurity as a managed service.

Jetour has added a new plug-in hybrid option to the popular T1 Adventure SUV in South Africa.

Abu Dhabi’s National Oil Company is in talks to buy all of Shell’s petrol stations in South Africa.

Ford has overhauled the Ranger series in South Africa, adding a new option for bakkie fans looking for something different.

The third report from the inquiry into the government’s handling of the pandemic says the NHS was close to collapse.