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Authorities are racing to contain the spread of Foot and Mouth Disease in the Mossel Bay area.

The students have called for an academic boycott until their demands are met. 

Last week, President Cyril Ramaphosa classified foot and mouth as a national crisis.  

One of them, Riaan Hoeksma, was arrested for allegedly reconnecting power.

It’s been two weeks since the 84 year old’s disappearance and authorities say there have not been any arrests

At a event in Washington D.C., A U.S. official said a remote earthquake in 2020 was caused by a Chinese nuclear test.

More than 130 people have been killed in these alleged “narco-trafficking operations” carried out by the US since September.

It is the latest twist over the fate of Lungu’s body, which remains in a South African morgue since his death.

The troops, who landed at an airfield in Bauchi state, will not take part in combat operations, officials say.

Officials allege that an empty coffin was placed over concealed bags of charcoal in a hearse.

John Steenhuisen will not seek re-election as DA leader, leaving the race wide open for a successor.

Europe is examining whether the fast fashion giant breached the Digital Services Act.

Ex-chief executive Richard Howson acted “recklessly” and misled others, a watchdog says.

Young people are bearing the brunt of a weak jobs market, the latest figures show.

Hlabisa was speaking at the State of the Nation Address Debate in Cape Town.

Bantu Holomisa says his party welcomes the deployment of soldiers in provinces ravaged by crime.

Radzilani emphasised the need for accountability in the projects to rebuild public infrastructure.

EFF leader, Julius Malema has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to close the Israeli Embassy.

Carlos Alcaraz says he had to get through some “difficult moments” in a 6-4 7-6 (7-5) win against Arthur Rinderknech in the Qatar Open first round.

Former Orlando Pirates defender Olisa Ndah has signed with Stellenbosch FC. He becomes the fourth Nigerian to represent Stellies.

Scotland’s T20 World Cup campaign finishes on a low note as Nepal chase down 170 in a thrilling contest at the Wankhede Stadium to claim their first victory on this stage since 2014.

Birmingham City’s owners take over the women’s team, with England legend Karen Carney among the minority investors.

Some universities and colleges have taken action involving faculty or affiliates named in the documents. We want to hear about what’s happening where you study or work

As fallout from the large release of documents connected to Jeffrey Epstein continues, a handful of US universities have taken action against faculty or affiliates named in the files.

At some campuses, professors have been placed...

Dozens of universities face legal action from students who say they missed out during the pandemic.

Nigerian immigrant Isaac Satlat illegally utilised the profile of another Bolt driver, the e-hailing app has confirmed in a statement…

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Two South African rugby players Herschel Jantjies and Ntuthuko Mchunu – who’ve played for the Springboks and Stormers – wed in Feb.

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Julius Malema accused government of selling sovereignty, while DA leaders claimed coalition governance is driving economic recovery.

After Swedish curler Oskar Eriksson accused Canadian vice-skip Marc Kennedy of cheating last week, everyone has become an expert in curling rules. They’re missing the point.

These are the lowest prices you can expect to pay for a last-minute flight from Joburg to Cape Town this February.

Operations at one of South Africa’s busiest airports will be impacted while the site undergoes a multi-billion-rand upgrade.

VW is set to launch a special-edition version of the iconic Polo GTI hot hatch in South Africa.

Farmer Sam Stables walks from Herefordshire to London to raise awareness of mental health.

The latest stage of the public inquiry into 2,000 deaths in Essex hears more from bereaved families.