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‘This is no longer a policing problem; it is now a national crisis. The scaffolding holding up South Africa’s social fabric and our public health service is in a death spiral.’

Small numbers of Lexus’ two-door coupe may stall due to fuel-pump issue

CalMac says the past few weeks were “immensely challenging” due to the number of boats out of action.

British High Commissioner Anthony Phillipson says the UK will work closely with South Africa at the G20, despite the US exclusion.

Maria McCloy dies at 50 after heart failure, leaving legacy in African fashion and arts.

The NSRI says bodies were found during rescue of 23 farm workers trapped since Monday in Boland.

Some of the fatalities were caused by trees that fell on vehicles due to gale-force winds.

The packaging on some snacks is turning black-and-white, as the war in Iran disrupts the supply of an ingredient used in colored ink. Calbee’s chips originally came in a bright-orange bag.

What form of government do we have in America now? Some scholars say it is no longer liberal democracy, but “competitive authoritarianism.” NPR’s Frank Langfitt explains the term and its origin.

China has a tight grip on rare-earth elements that are key to electronics, electric vehicles and fighter jets. A mine in Wyoming raises hopes for a domestic supply.

The foreign minister says the “distressed” Ghanaians registered with the embassy in Pretoria to be evacuated.

The actor was recognised for his contributions to entertainment as well as his humanitarian efforts.

Ethiopian long-distance runner Yebrgual Melese dies at the age of 36 after falling ill during a routine training session.

The home affairs minister hails the ruling as a “victory” against the “abuse” of the refugee system.

In a first since these meetings started in the 1970s, this move reflects a change in France’s thinking.

SAPVIA has warned against a blanket tax approach on solar imports in South Africa.

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has warned South African consumers to steer clear of 110 untraceable companies in the country, saying that they risk losing money.

ANC officials will brief the NEC following the Constitutional Court judgment on the Phala Phala.

Fadiel Adams is facing charges of fraud and defeating the ends of justice.

It’s believed that the police vehicle transporting Fadiel Adams to court got stuck in traffic.

The Khampepe Inquiry is probing the political suppression in apartheid-era criminal cases.

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso says ‘the red carpet was opened in front of Orlando Pirates’ in recent weeks.

Kaizer Chiefs will strengthen midfield ahead of the 2026/27 season to close the gap on Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates in the Betway Premiership.

Hugo Broos is expected to announce his final 23-man World Cup squad soon but will these Pirates duo miss out due to injury?

Rassie Erasmus named 10 uncapped players in a “purpose and goal-driven” 40-man squad for the Springboks’ second alignment camp in Cape Town next week.

DJ Khaled has always had an infectious zest for life, so the recent weight loss suits him that much more.

F700 double cab set to be a plug-in hybrid that will arrive in South Africa in 2027.

Nine dead and more than 80 000 affected by severe rain in the Western Cape.

According to the MLS Player’s Association, Mbokazi is on a guaranteed annual salary of US$ 655 620 (about R10.8 million).

Canal+ has formally confirmed it will conduct a secondary listing on the main board of the JSE on Wednesday, 3 June.

From a twisty lamp to a bendy clock, the Swedish company’s full 2026 PS Collection has dropped. It’s a boon for those looking to refine their homes and workstations.

Are you married to a man who’s obsessed with AI? I’m so, so sorry.

New York Stock Exchange-listed Energy Vault Holdings, a global leader in sustainable, grid-scale energy storage and AI compute infrastructure solutions, today announced a Strategic Development Agreement with Eskom, South Africa’s state-owned electricity utility, to deploy a long-duration gravity energy storage system (GESS). The first GESS plant will be built at Eskom’s Hendrina Power...

The Isuzu D-Max, one of South Africa’s favourite bakkies, is getting a major update.

Lexus has informed the National Consumer Commission of a recall affecting one of its sports cars in South Africa.

European carmaker Stellantis will be leaning more on its Chinese partnerships in the future.

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Authorities urged patients to get tested due to “poor infection control practices” at the Australian clinic.

Swindon’s new mental health support facility for women will be an “alternative” to hospitalisation.