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The owner of the collapsed Ormonde building was once ordered by a court to demolish part of her building that had encroached onto a neighbour’s property.

South Africa’s world-class Gautrain faces uncertainty as the Gauteng Provincial Government has not yet signed an agreement with a new operator.

Ben hasn’t spoken to his mother for three years, and helps others experiencing family estrangement.

Labour faces pressure to stem the Middle East’s impact on energy bills, writes the BBC’s political editor.

Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee sent President Cyril Ramaphosa 122 questions.

Five Ekapa mineworkers were trapped after a mud rush incident almost three weeks ago.

Carrim says Matlala had asked him to pay Maumela R750.000.

Australia has granted asylum to five members of the Iranian women’s soccer team who were in the country for a tournament when the Iran war began.

The U.S. and Israeli joint attacks on Iran have prompted alarm and intense discussion among China’s foreign policy elite as they prepare for a U.S. presidential visit.

The U.S. and Israeli joint attacks on Iran have prompted alarm and intense discussion among China’s foreign policy elite as they prepare for a U.S. presidential visit.

Cellou Dalein Diallo accuses the junta-leader-turned-president of erasing political threats.

Four soldiers were injured but all are now in a stable condition, Ghana’s army says.

Flights in and out of Nairobi Airport have been disrupted while some roads in the capital are submerged.

Suspected Islamist militants reportedly seized control of a village for two days before being forced out by troops and air strikes.

Traders have priced out any chance of a rate cut when policymakers meet later this month, and are now positioning for hikes after that.

The jump in shipments puts the world’s second largest economy on track to top the record-breaking annual trade surplus it saw in 2025.

Another memorial service will take place in Bloemfontein on Thursday.

Various organisations continue to visit the home of the late struggle stalwart, Mosiuoa Lekota

The Presidency says the commission will submit a second interim report by 29 May 2026.

Lekota passed away last week and will be laid to rest this Saturday in Bloemfontein.

Eberechi Eze’s stunning winner for Arsenal against Mansfield and Andy Robertson’s fine strike for Liverpool feature in the best of goals of the FA Cup fifth round.

Is Ngcobo on his ninth life?

The head of anti-discrimination body Kick It Out says that initial proposals by English football’s independent regulator “put equality, diversity and inclusion on the subs bench”.

Watch highlights as West Ham reach the quarter-finals of the FA Cup for the first time in 10 years by defeating London rivals Brentford 5-3 on penalties.

Psychologist Leanne ten Brinke has spent decades studying toxic personality traits. What are the red flags to look out for among workmates, politicians and potential partners?

Coming face to face with a probable psychopath was enough to make Dr Leanne ten Brinke rethink her career choices. Early in her 20s, while studying forensic psychology in Halifax, in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia,...

A modest four-roomed house in the township of Madadeni in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, holds a dear space in Penuel Mlotshwa’s heart.

Yes, a new South African lottery is on the way in just two months’ time. But what does this mean for ITHUBA and existing jackpot games?

‘Shaka iLembe’ star Wiseman Mncube says he’s a water baby, so he’s looking forward to his time on the island.

MaXhosa is the bold South African brand redefining African luxury for the world to see at the prestigious Paris Fashion Week.

One of the occupants managed to escape from the vehicle and alerted the police.

Bobtail, Catmor, Ultra Pet, and Optiwoof are some of the brands affected.

Analysts warn prolonged disruption in Gulf oil routes could strain South Africa’s fuel supplies and drive sharp price increases.

Microsoft is building its new Copilot Cowork agent tool on Claude technology as it diversifies beyond OpenAI.

To some it was a reckless experiment but scientists hope the dispersal of 65,000 litres of sodium hydroxide into the Gulf of Maine could ease the climate crisis

For four days last August, a thick slick of maroon bruised the waters of the Gulf of Maine. The scene, not unlike a toxic red tide, was the result of 65,000 litres of an alkaline chemical, tagged with a red dye, that had been...

Meta’s former chief AI scientist has long argued that human-level AI will come from mastering the physical world, not language. His new startup, AMI, plans to prove it.

A major Chinese brand may soon share a manufacturing plant with Mercedes-Benz in South Africa.

Before buying a new car, a few questions need to be answered.

The consistent feedback from early owners highlights not only the vehicle’s versatility but also the confidence customers are placing in the Jetour brand.

The government is raising petrol taxes to generate revenue for the Road Accident Fund, an entity that was recently investigated for mismanagement and irregular expenditure.

Susan McLarnon is travelling to Downing Street later to call for “urgent action” to be taken on redress for those harmed by pelvic mesh implants.