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Gang violence remains one of the most serious challenges facing Cape Town, with many communities living in fear.

Zamo Mkhwanazi’s striking debut film blends family drama, apartheid oppression and blistering music into a defiant film that refuses to lower its volume

98 automotive journalists from 33 countries select three cars in each category by secret ballot.

Anti-apartheid activist and Congress of the People president Mosiuoa Lekota, popularly known as “Terror”, has passed away in hospital after battling a long illness.

RFA expresses deep concern on the latest fuel price hike following violence in the Middle East

Prof. Pamela Naidoo says obesity is a serious medical condition, not just a result of overeating

Two security guards have been shot and wounded in a cash-in-transit heist on the N2 southbound, KZN

King Sabatha Dalindyebo residents allege they have been served with high municipal bills.

The case has gripped South Korea, where there is no regulation on how far into pregnancy an abortion can take place.

Washington says the two countries are combatting what the US calls designated terrorist organisations in the South American country.

A project to introduce unmanned sites is part of a broader adoption of digital technologies.

The government will end study visas from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan, due to what says is abuse.

Rwanda accused Washington’s move as “one sided” and politically motivated.

Conservative clerics are meeting in Nigeria to choose a rival to the first female Archbishop of Canterbury.

The Department of Social Development has confirmed that a new BIS grant is being processed, with consultations to be finalised in March 2026.

Woolworths’ operations have seen sales growth, but the group’s gross profit margin and overall profit have taken a hit.

A BBC investigation speaks to electricians and families setting up illegal meter bypasses to steal power.

Head of Organised Crime Major-General Richard Shibiri takes the witness stand

Mosiuoa Lekota passed away in the early hours of Wednesday morning at a hospital in Midrand.

Newly established Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on the Presidency will elect its chairperson

Ramaphosa says there are signs that eThekwini Working Group has addressed service delivery issues

Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze has reacted to his team’s loss to Richards Bay. He believes Amakhosi will turn the corner soon.

Versatile loose forward Hanro Liebenberg will be returning to his roots, joining the Bulls ahead of the 2026/27 season.

Nick Timoney is unconcerned whether he starts against Wales on Friday or is used as a replacement, but will be ready whatever his role may be.

Caroline Weir again showed how vital she is to Scotland as the new permanent captain scored a hat-trick in their 5-0 win over Luxembourg at the start of their World Cup qualification campaign.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s trip to the Middle East was questioned as the pair were reportedly ‘shuttering’ their Archewell Foundation.

30-year-old Ali Sonday was eliminated on ‘Masterchef South Africa’ after his pan went up in flames on the latest episode of the series.

March started on a good note for South African fashion designer Gert-Johan Coetzee, whose dress was worn by Skai Jackson.

Shashi Naidoo’s comments about the conflict in the Middle East, particularly involving Iran, has caused a stir online…

The Bok assistant coach said England’s 12 wins in a row show they are on an ‘upward trajectory’ and will be a handful against SA.

Here’s what you need to know about the war in the Middle East.

Production KP31 is expected to arrive on South African soil either this year or in early 2027.

In presenting the 2026 national budget to South Africa’s parliament on 25 February, finance minister Enoch Godongwana characterised this as the turning point in South Africa’s public finances – heralding improved confidence, increased growth and rising infrastructure investment. For over a decade, the size of the deficit and the rise in public debt have been […]

Across Africa, governments are introducing digital systems that use individuals’ unique physical measurements to identify them. These systems collect citizens’ biometric and personal data and use it to give people access to essential public services like voting, healthcare, education and social protection. Biometric digital identification systems are often promoted as tools to improve...

MTN trials have shown how mmWave repeater technology can crack one of 5G’s biggest coverage challenges.

For South Africa’s SMEs, the digital challenge has shifted from access and cost to complexity and trust.

One Chinese automaker has seen its sales figures dip below a major rival’s.

Gauteng is home to more than two-thirds of the country’s carjacking hotspots.

Cape Town’s plan to build a new barrier along its most dangerous road has been criticized for “Apartheid-style spatial logic” meant to hide poverty.

A Buckinghamshire charity urges people to craft reusable pads to raise awareness of period poverty.

It is time to move beyond the “baby brain” cliche, say scientists who scanned dozens of women’s brains.

The TV presenter shares how counselling has given her new perspectives on life.

Emma-Louise Amanshia speaks to Anya Aggarwal, a mental health clinician who helps people using the Wysa AI chatbot.