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Most of South Africa’s smelters have shut over the past 15 years due to rising electricity prices and unreliable supply, with only a few surviving through discounted power deals.

With attention on the Middle East, Defence Secretary John Healey said ‘Putin wants us to be distracted.’

Rebecca Quayle, who has terminal cancer, has had to wait in A&E with people coughing and taking Covid tests.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has chosen Roelf Meyer, a former chief government negotiator during talks to end white minority rule in the 1990s, to be his country’s next ambassador to the United States.

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

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Roelf Meyer as SA ambassador to the United States

Accused number two in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, Bongani Ntanzi, was on the stand on Tuesday.

“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.

Israel and Lebanon are holding historic talks in Washington, D.C.

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.

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.

Caltex-branded petrol stations in South Africa are close to becoming a memory, with the rebranding to Astron Energy almost complete.

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.

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.

Jude Bellingham was behind Real Madrid’s late resurgence against Bayern Munich last week in their Champions League first-leg tie, and could be key in Wednesday’s return.

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...

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…

Sorry, NOT sorry: Notorious celebrity blogger Musa Khawula has responded to a court ruling to apologise to EFF leader, Julius Malema.

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.

Sony Pictures Entertainment kicked off CinemaCon on Monday with a sneak peek of ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ and a new installment of ‘Jumanji’.

Warning: This article contains details of alleged sexual abuse involving a minor, which may be disturbing to some readers. Discretion is advised.

SITA’s 2025 Air Transport IT Insights report finds that, while the air transport industry invested a record $50.8 billion in technology in 2025, a common obstacle keeps emerging: where data does not flow freely between systems and partners, that investment cannot fully deliver what it was designed to unlock. The cost of this data coordination […]

The cameras, lenses and training behind the Artemis II lunar flyby images that captivated millions around the world.

Uber reportedly plans to invest over $10-billion in robo-taxis and launch driverless services in 28 cities by 2028.

Five finalists have been shortlisted for the Wired4Women Channel Achiever of the Year Award, sponsored by ITWeb.

Geely has officially launched the new E2, the cheapest electric car you can buy in South Africa.

South Africa’s largest service station group is allegedly replacing its 93 Petrol with 95 Petrol as a result of fuel shortages.

Dunlop has responded to industry claims that its tyre factory in South Africa is at risk of closing down.

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