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Presidency rejects claims of interference, says recruitment process was not compromised

While local asset classes suffered in March due to the Middle East war, their outperformance in 2025 and the start of this year has proved to be a saving grace.

Sgt Fannie Nkosi told the court he was part of a team investigating cash-in-transit and violent crimes

Two men fought ending in the attacker being killed with a machete.

The decision follows years of investigation into the deaths of 141 psychiatric patients.

This comes as Johannesburg continues to experience widespread thunderstorms and persistent rainfall.

Technical and logistical problems mean Peruvians choosing a new president and members of Congress continue to vote on Monday.

Organisations warn many more people could be executed in the wake of the anti-government protests which swept Iran earlier this year.

President Trump announced a blockade of Iranian ports after peace talks with Iran collapsed. And, Viktor Orbán concedes defeat after 16 years in power in Hungary.

The team was returning from a fixture when they were attacked, officials say.

UK government officials say they are not entirely abandoning the agreement but have run out of time.

Judges handed down sentences ranging from five years to life imprisonment following mass trials.

The once close-knit community of Ngogo chimpanzees have been at loggerheads for the last eight years.

Expectations over interest rate cuts in South Africa continue to be dampened by the war in the Middle East.

Government employees own a 30% chunk of Waterfall City in Johannesburg via the their pensions, which are managed by the Public Investment Corporation.

Fuel costs have soared globally as a result of the US-Israel war with Iran.

Zuma-Sambudla is on trial, facing charges of inciting violence and sedition linked to the unrest.

Elvis Chiwawa says they want NSAFAS funding to be extended to include all students.

The tour is expected to focus on jobs, service delivery and community safety.

The court has heard testimony from several State witnesses in the Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla trial

The 2026 Varsity Cup final takes place on Monday night, and here is the kick off time to note as UP-Tuks and NWU Eagles go into battle.

West Bromwich Albion insist they have “fully complied” with EFL’s profit and sustainability rules after reports they could face a points deduction

Match of the Day pundits Ben Foster and Pat Nevin discuss how the Premier League showdown between Man City and Arsenal could pan out – and what it will mean for the title race.

Scottish 200m record holder Beth Dobbin announces her retirement following “a three-year battle with a serious and life-changing health issue”.

The first episode of ‘The Makhenes’ aired last night on Mzansi Magic, and fans are already curious about Letoya’s baby daddy, “Shaka Zulu.”

Unlike his predecessor John Steehuisen, new Democratic federal leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has an impressive set of tertiary qualifications.

Khonkie wants the hospital to take full accountability.

Another record month for new vehicle sales finally saw BYD reveal its figures for the first time.

The side will again be led by prolific top order batter Laura Wolvaardt.

Though DStv is stepping down as headline sponsor after more than a decade, the Delicious Festival has officially confirmed its 2026 dates, marking a new chapter for South Africa’s beloved music and lifestyle event.

A draft scoping report says the site is the most viable, but a heritage protection order could complicate the process.

The company invites black-owned SMEs in the service centre market to participate in its Equity Equivalent Investment Programme.

The State IT Agency’s request covers the outright purchase of personal devices, peripherals, consumables and related services.

We send the voice of the dead across space as an act of continuity and care, while on Earth we tally the bodies. Which do we choose to become?

Four people are sleeping 19,000 miles from the moon when the voice of Apollo 13’s commander arrives.

“Hello, Artemis II. This is Apollo astronaut Jim Lovell. Welcome to my old neighborhood.”

Flynn Coleman is an international human rights lawyer,...

Hyundai will soon introduce a safer version of the popular Grand i10 hatchback in South Africa.

NHS figures for England suggest a small increase in admissions and experts say noble false widow spiders could be to blame.

Melle was racially abused by a transgender woman at a hospital after she addressed them as “Mr”.

The support group was set up by a woman who challenged herself to try 50 new things before turning 50.