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Suspended deputy police commissioner Lt-Gen Shadrack Sibiya has revealed to the Madlanga commission of inquiry he faces five charges of misconduct relating to the disbandment of the political killings task team.

PressPulse’s latest media sentiment report shows that Discovery has achieved much better coverage than Old Mutual, Sanlam, OUTsurance, and Momentum.

South African business confidence softened in January after reaching its highest annual average in more than a decade last year. 

The case of attempted murder and assault against Shebe Maburna has been postponed to 27 March 2026

34-year-old man sentenced four life prison terms for killing traditional leader and others in KZN

He has been testifying before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria.

Judge Phillip Loubser delivered the judgment in Cholota’s court bid to avoid prosecution.

It’s a word that evokes national pride and rare talent, and one that has been around for thousands of years.

Ali Akbar, a 73-year-old immigrant from Pakistan, has been hawking papers on the streets of Paris for the last 50 years. French President Emmanuel Macron honored him with a knighthood late last month.

The person temporarily banned is among a group of 34 who this week attempted to leave the camp for Australia.

The media regulator cites the spread of false information and cyber-bullying as among the reasons.

“This is the only hustle we know,” miners tell the BBC as they try their luck at the site in Springs.

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.

The popularity of e-hailing services such as Uber and Bolt has created a new target for criminals in South Africa.

South Africa’s consumer inflation has dipped to 3.5% in January 2026, supporting the SARB’s view that inflation peaked in December, opening the way for interest rate cuts.

The party has rejected the reshuffle citing lack of consultation.

The Economic Freedom Fighters said it would take up a position on the council’s opposition benches instead

ActionSA distances itself from Xhakaza’s statement appointing Xolani Khumalo as MMC in Ekurhuleni

ANC in Limpopo concludes its PEC Lekgotla, leaders emphasised the need for decisive action

Orlando Pirates have already made close to R20 million from winning the MTN8 and the Carling Knockout Cup earlier this season.

Muddled selection and the lack of a plan B – how Australia’s T20 World Cup campaign was derailed in Sri Lanka.

Zimbabwean forward Thando Ngwenya has become a key figure for AmaZulu this season, scoring crucial goals and shaping the team’s campaign.

With the addition of their Test against the Wallabies, the Springboks’ fixture list for 2026 has now been bumped up to 11 matches.

Anele Mdoda has been criticised for her ‘selective outrage’ tweet relating to the murder of Nigerian Bolt driver Isaac Satlat…

Five things to know about Springboks captain Siya Kolisi’s rumoured girlfriend, following his split from estranged wife, Rachel Kolisi.

Global access is becoming more practical. A few years ago, many traders were effectively boxed in.

The show will premiere in March on Mzansi Magic.

Introduction of the new petrol derivative means entry to SUV range becomes almost 20% more affordable.

A study conducted by the University of the Free State discovered harmful traces of toxic chemicals in menstrual products that disrupt hormones in the body.

South African software specialists see vibe coding as a double-edged sword for the open-source community.

The warranty is underwritten by an Arctic Wolf partner and covers customers for the duration of their Arctic Wolf service contracts.

Lego’s next release is a digital brick loaded with sensors that add new layers of interactivity to its play sets. WIRED got exclusive access to the Lego labs where the Smart Brick was born.

Africa emerges as the global frontrunner in stablecoin adoption, with high usage for income and remittances.

One African nation has banned all new petrol car imports and now has 17 electric vehicle assembly plants.

Toyota has pulled the covers off the new, locally-built Corolla Cross flagship SUV.

Some health boards have told people using the painkiller to begin reducing their tablets by one a week.

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