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Influential leader records message from prison, saying ‘care and sensitivity’ needed for peace process.

Joe Bennett says he has not heard from his parents in six months after their arrest on spying charges.

Masemola has conceded that Mkhwanazi’s allegations are extremely worrying.

The initiate had been transferred from a hospital in Limpopo to Gauteng.

The latest on the deadly floods in Texas, foreign policy dominates President Trump’s week, Supreme Court allows Trump to resume mass federal layoffs for now.

President Trump is hosting Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu this week as they work on a ceasefire in Gaza. He’s also resuming military aid shipments to Ukraine after they were temporarily halted.

Recent years have seen an upswing in people playing tennis (or at least dressing like it). But it’s not just a phase. The sport — at least some version of it — has been around since medieval times.

More than 100 people were injured and over 500 others arrested amid widespread destruction of property, reports say.

Unpicking the disinformation behind a social media trend spreading tension ahead of Ivory Coast’s election.

US President Donald Trump announces a 30% tariff on South African imports starting from 1 August.

A goal in first-half injury time from Saratou Traore is enough to see Mali edge a tight Group C encounter against Tanzania at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

South Africa begin the defence of their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title with a 2-0 win over Ghana in Morocco.

Trade union Solidarity has issued a legal letter to Bidvest over the company’s school bursary programme.

SARS has extended the deadline for employers to file their monthly tax data after its systems experienced glitches and downtime this week.

Global initiative RE100 says South Africa needs to urgently ramp up it energy reforms, with its members looking to go 100% renewable by 2050.

Low palladium prices are forcing Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd. to shut down its mine in Canada.

ANC SG Mbalula says Mabuza’s death is a loss for both the party and the country.

The Mbombela High Court dismissed Phadi’s appeal on Tuesday.

Mkhwanazi alleges that Police Minister Senzo Mchunu interfered in crime fighting operations.

Mary Phadi is no longer the leader of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party in Mpumalanga.

Hannah Hampton on overcoming a serious eye condition to rise to become England’s number one goalkeeper at Euro 2025.

Christian Horner is sacked as team principal of Formula 1 team Red Bull with immediate effect.

Orlando Pirates have already had a successful offseason, and they still have over a month to play with. Who’s next?

‘I got sacked with two weeks left in the contract and made to apologise,’ former Kaizer Chiefs captain cries foul.

Chinese e-commerce giant Temu has launched a new local warehouse in South Africa, promising great things for shoppers.

Every municipality countrywide offers free electricity and water. And yet, recipients of these basic services are dropping. Here’s why …

Mawhoo was recently named Spotify’s EQUAL Africa Ambassador for July 2025.

Vodacom Business’s success is thanks to its 17-year track record of excellence in delivering high-quality solutions that meet the needs of its clients.

It’s summer and we’re ready to run around like crazy. These deals on fitness trackers and smart rings—like the Oura Ring—will help you do that.

Webtonic has used AWS to build TonicHub, a scalable, secure recruiting platform that modernises hiring.

We review products year-round and spend weeks evaluating Amazon Prime Day deals to pick the best bargains on quality gadgets.

Stuttgart claims that half of Porsche 911 S variant buyers want all-paw grip.

The National Consumer Commission has raised concerns over the growing number of vehicle recalls in South Africa.

Iconic V8 muscle cars in the form of Ford Capril Perana V8 and Chev Firenza also under the hammer.

As with the current model, the facelift D-Max AT35 isn’t aimed at the Ford Ranger Raptor, but rather the Toyota Hilux GR Sport III and the Nissan Navara Pro-4X Warrior.

Recent years have seen incredible advances in eyesight restoration. But should we approach blindness as something that needs to be ‘cured’? Comedian Tom Skelton, who started losing his sight at 21, explores. Made in partnership with UKRI (UK Research and Innovation).

The group hopes to help women with newborn care, maternal health, and mental wellbeing.

We also discuss the risks of AI therapy

Jessica Glasser’s parents say families should be told if their child is struggling with their mental health.