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As holidaymakers pour into Knysna the taps are running dry, despite the local government having received multiple warnings to fix water and sanitation issues.

South African annual inflation unexpectedly softened in November, edging closer to the central bank’s new 3% target and boosting hopes for an interest-rate cut next month.

The performance of the US economy in 2026 will have significant consequences for South Africa, with the current “Goldilocks” envorinment looking increasingly fragile.

Tomase Koni had reportedly gone to relieve himself on Sunday night and was accompanied by another initiate and a traditional nurse (ikhankatha).

SAMAs are not just about trophies but legacy and stories the nation is told through music.

Court denies Shebe Maburna bail after ruling firearm linked to three attempted murders is missing.

Four people died while four others have been injured

Polokwane court to rule on Shebe Maburna’s bail application

A decade ago, the self-proclaimed Islamic State group held vast swaths of territory across Iraq and Syria, but President Trump declared it destroyed in 2019.

Hundreds of mourners gathered in Sydney, Australia, this week for the first funerals for the victims of the Bondi Beach mass shooting.

After a ceasefire that has lasted more than two months, the U.S. is pushing for a lasting peace in Gaza.

UN peacekeepers in Lebanon face end of decades-old mission despite regular attacks by Israel breaking year-old ceasefire.

The seven Kenyans had previously been denied working visas and will now be deported, South Africa says.

A plan for a brand new road that should boost trade comes at a cost to some farmers.

Victor Osimhen is described as a striker “on another level” by team-mate Frank Onyeka ahead of Nigeria’s bid to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Satellite images show the paramilitary force is burying and burning bodies, Yale University researchers say.

The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

Annual consumer price inflation eased in November, beating economist expectations—but rising meat prices are not slowing down.

The IEC is gathering views to see if it can introduce e-voting, i-voting or both in future elections

The top six positions were elected unopposed, Collen Malatji has been re-elected as the president

Some parties view the day as vital for unity and nation-building

UDM SG Zandile Phiri says true nation-building requires citizens’ active participation.

Wales head coach Craig Bellamy says potential World Cup play-off opponents Northern Ireland should not be underestimated.

Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey says he got a “bit of luck” after admitting he’d thought he’d hit been caught on the opening day of the third Test between Australia and England. Carey was given not out on the field of play, after the “Snicko” technology appeared to reprieve him; a decision the operator of the technology said was an “error” following the day’s play in Adelaide.

Brooke and Jackson Warne are playing matchmaker for their mother, with Coldplay frontman Chris Martin emerging as a potential suitor.

Defending Paralympic champion Neil Simpson leads the first wave of athletes named in the Great Britain squad for next year’s Winter Games in Italy.

Negotiations among EU leaders continue ahead of critical European Council meeting in Brussels on Thursday

We are also getting first reactions from members of the European Parliament.

Sandro Gozi, an Italian politician elected to European Parliament from France, welcomed the agreement on the UK rejoining Erasmus+, saying it was “excellent news”.

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The Erasmus scheme, officially called Erasmus+, is to reopen after the government announced an agreement to rejoin the student exchange programme.

British students and staff will be able to participate in EU-wide scheme from January 2027. They will be...

Celebrate the spirit of the Christmas season at Kirstenbosch this week with the dazzling Cape Town Carols concert!

The top five most powerful women in the world all hold positions in politics and policymaking institutions.

‘I have no hard feelings. All I can do is to keep working hard,’ he said.

The provincial government stated it was busy with legal proceedings against the building’s owners at the time of the collapse.

While economists expected inflation to drift slowly higher over the next few months, inflation for November surprised everyone.

Get nearly everything you need to prep your guest room ahead of the holidays.

The weak RC4 for administrative authentication has been a hacker holy grail for decades.

Exclusive: DNA advances show Roman-era skeleton, once hailed as first black Briton, came from southern England

Beachy Head Woman, a Roman-era skeleton once hailed as the earliest known black Briton and who scientists later speculated could be of Cypriot descent, has now been shown to have originated from southern England.

The mystery of the skeleton’s shifting identity was finally resolved...

The refreshed Honda FIT brings a bold design, surprising cabin space, and fuel efficiency to the compact hatch segment.

The new Captur is Renault’s flagship SUV in South Africa.

We used Press Pulse to compare several of the most popular e-hailing services in South Africa.

Resident doctors in England are striking between 17 and 22 December, the 14th walkout since 2023.

Complex presenter Kimberly Wilson speaks to Nina Higson-Sweeney about ways to manage OCD.

The new proposals mean those needing complicated care over numerous appointments could save up to £225.