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Dual membership was sustainable only while the ANC and SACP shared a single electoral vehicle. Once the SACP declared intent to contest elections independently, dual membership mutated from alliance glue into a conflict of interest

Reigning world champion Zhao Xintong lets a 3-0 lead slip as Shaun Murphy fights back to claim a 5-3 lead in the opening session of their World Championship quarter-final.

The success of land reform will not be measured by the amount of land transferred, but by how that land improves livelihoods, creates jobs and supports inclusive economic growth

Five people were left with life-threatening injuries, according to Greece’s state broadcaster ERT.

The Gauteng Education Department officials have visited Bovet Primary School.

The matter is expected to form part of discussions at an upcoming council meeting.

BMA announces winning bidders for strategic redevelopment of six key ports of entry

Cole Allen, the man who tried to storm the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, is being charged with trying to assassinate President Trump. And, King Charles III is set to address Congress today.

People living near the man charged with the attempted assassination of Trump say they were shocked to see their neighbour on TV.

Two months after the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran started the war, peace talks are on hold, with control of the Strait of Hormuz and the future of Iran’s nuclear program as the two main points of contention.

At least 15 people have died after a train crashed into the female-only carriage of a commuter train in Bekasi.

Three civilians and seven gunmen were killed in an area where there has been a protracted chieftaincy dispute.

The four men pleaded not guilty to targeting an American in an alleged attack at a holiday apartment.

The artefacts will be returned and displayed in an exhibition in Serowe opening on 27 May.

Clashes resumed in Kidal following coordinated attacks across Mali by armed groups on Saturday.

A legal expert has reminded those looking to work in South Africa of the legal consequences of lying on their CVs.

Deutsche Bank’s South Africa head Saloshni Pillay will join Absa Group to lead its investment bank.

The UAE says it is leaving the Opec and Opec+ groups of major oil producing nations.

Eskom and mining and metals group South32 have announced a new renewable energy project for the 30-year-old Hillside Aluminium Smelter in KwaZulu-Natal.

AG’s office will be evaluating some of these issues for the upcoming audit cycle.

The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal went to Ohlange as it sought to draw inspiration from it late leaders

Hlabisa was speaking in Westonaria, Gauteng where the party commemorated Freedom Day

Ohlange is where the founding president of the ANC, John Langalibalele Dube, is buried

Grant Margeman has plenty of experience at this level.

A few faces to be rested away to Siwelele?

Here are the updated SA schools rugby First XV rankings with the top 20 engaged in epic battle for the No 1 spot. Who leads the way?

Today’s news wrap.

South Africa’s cultural community is in mourning following the death of internationally acclaimed opera singer Mimi Coertse.

Authorities have widened a sweeping crackdown targeting both alleged operatives and individuals accused of expressing support online.

While a ceasefire has halted the fighting, diplomacy aimed at permanently ending the war has proven inconclusive.

Both cases are being handled by the Kariega FCS Unit, which specialises in crimes involving children and vulnerable persons.

Until there is a cultural reset, this proud club risks becoming a shadow of its former self.

Hong Kong  – Pharos today announced the launch of its Pacific Ocean Mainnet and $PROS token, bringing its network for real-world financial applications fully live. The launch follows a high-scale testnet that processed more than 4.3 billion transactions across 209 million wallets in less than a year, demonstrating strong early demand and readiness for production use. […]

The global media group will become the first French company with a secondary listing on the Johannesburg bourse.

It’s the world’s best E Ink picture frame, but you’ll need Monet money to make the most of it.

If you’re waffling between Alexa, Siri, and Google, the answer may already be in your home.

Transnet is on track for a watershed moment in 2026, with the utility set to allow private users to use its rail networks.

Volvo has started production of the South Africa-bound EX60.