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Ruth Nozibele Tabu, the principal of Inxiweni primary school who was shot dead alongside administrative clerk Nobantu Njomboni last week, was laid to rest on Saturday.

Announcing the news on air during Off the Ball, Kenny Macintyre said he pushed for three-monthly tests due to his family history.

Rising volumes of subsidised sugar imports are threatening South Africa’s sugar industry, putting thousands of jobs and rural livelihoods at risk despite strong public support for buying locally produced sugar.

Hong Kong’s anti-graft body on Friday said it had arrested eight people in connection with a fire that ripped through a high-rise apartment complex killing at least 128 people with 200 still missing in the city’s worst fire in nearly 80 years.

The suspects were arrested for crimes such as murder, rape, possession of an unlicensed firearm

Tributes continue to pour in for the late former Chief of the JMPD, David Tembe.

Four people who were arrested at OR Tambo Airport will appear in court on Monday.

Afghans seeking asylum say they’re stuck in a hellish limbo as all migration suspended to the U.S.

Aviation regulators have ordered urgent inspections of the Airbus A320 family of jets. The order follows a JetBlue plane’s experience of an uncontrolled “pitch down” event last month.

A widening corruption scandal has forced the resignation of Ukraine’s second most powerful person.

Anthony Albanese weds Jodie Haydon, after the couple became engaged on Valentine’s Day last year.

Zambia’s government is accused of ‘hypocrisy’ as fallout from ex-president’s death deepens.

The defendants were accused of attempting a coup – but human rights groups say the trial was politically motivated.

A South African allegedly recruited to fight for Russia recounts the horrors of war in Ukraine via voice notes.

The country faces many deadly security challenges, leaving the army and police severely overstretched.

One South African family are intimately tied to two of the country’s biggest retailers.

South Africans have gained visa-free access to another notable country.

Around 6,000 planes were affected after an issue that could corrupt data was discovered.

EFF welcomes Parliament’s adoption of motion for the establishment of an inquiry into violent crimes

Mashatile says he’s confident that other G20 countries will support SA’s continued membership.

This stems from the 2022 criminal complaint about the stolen dollars at Phala Phala.

MP Vusi Shongwe was hijacked, kidnapped, robbed and threatened on Wednesday night.

England Lions’ bowlers fight back under the floodlights against the Prime Minister’s XI on day one of the pink-ball day-night match in Canberra.

There are plenty of familiar faces in Sarina Wiegman’s squad, but also one or two who could make their England debut.

Kaizer Chiefs co-coaches Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef have made two changes in the team to face Zamalek in the CAF Confederation Cup.

Rachel Kolisi, the estranged wife of Springboks captain Siya Kolisi, shared an update on her life, following their split.

Majid Jordan and Gunna will be coming to South Africa this January to perform at the Milk + Cookies Festival along with other artists.

Checkers is rooting for another sweet Springboks victory against their final opponents for the year – Wales…

An Afrikaner ‘refugee’ questioned if they are permitted to return to SA on vacation after fleeing the country as a result of ‘persecution’.

The Eagles are slight favourites to beat the Red Devils.

The world champion Springboks are looking for a fifth straight win on tour this month.

The Stormers boss said they had learned how to win away since their “fiasco” against Munster in Limerick four years ago.

Motorists warned to expect congestion as thousands head to FNB Stadium for National Prayer Day on Sunday

Aura Services has made getting help from emergency responders in South Africa and several other countries as easy as tapping a button on a smartphone app.

Most Black Friday Deals are still going this weekend. The WIRED Reviews team will be tracking trends and discounts live for a bit today as we enjoy the afterglow of the biggest and best shopping day of the year.

Bolstered by Apple’s iPadOS 26 update, this discounted tablet is more versatile than ever before.

One company in South Africa has repaired more than 320,000 potholes in Johannesburg.

Airlines across the world cancelled hundreds of flights and scrambled to adjust schedules, as a major Airbus software glitch threatened to derail a crucial holiday travel season. 

Nearly half of all the Toyota passenger cars sold in South Africa are not Toyota models.

Deputy mayor Ceri Cawley plans to start a support group for women with endometriosis.

Everything you need to know about the decision on who should be screened for prostate cancer