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First-time property prices in this municipality have increased by a massive 24.7%, but this lucrative boom masks a grim economic reality.

Behind the headlines and the scandals are thousands of dedicated police officers who wake up every morning committed to serving their country with honour, courage and integrity, writes Bandile Masuku

Degrees continue to accumulate faster than the demand for high-skilled labour.

Special monument in honour of assassinated whistleblower Babita Deokaran to be unveiled in Durban

The Sani Pass has been closed due to heavy snowfall…

The KZN Department of Transport to begin selling four-digit personalised vehicle licence numbers.

Reliable sources at the SABC reveal that Shibiri’s dismissal followed a disciplinary hearing.

Xi will be in North Korea from 8-9 June, a rare visit to the isolated regime that is a longstanding ally of Beijing.

The insect, which has been found in America for the first time since 1966, is a growing concern in the southern US.

Swampy mangrove forests are staging a surprise comeback – which is good news for coastal communities and the climate.

The K-pop band say accepting their flaws and embracing humour took them to a new level of success.

At the centre of it is London mining investor INIHC’s arbitration battle over the billion-dollar Black Volta gold project

The opposition has called for protests after the president’s term in office was extended by a year.

A fifth man was discharged and acquitted by the court due to insufficient evidence against him.

With a record 10 African sides in action at the 2026 World Cup, BBC Sport Africa picks out some of the players to watch from the continent.

A Cambridgeshire social enterprise is awarded £400,000 by the National Lottery to help it expand.

Experts say cod has turned into “white gold” as the prices keeps going up.

Micro dramas have surged in popularity, but drawn criticism for often sensationalist content.

The charity says it is facing “an exceptionally challenging trading environment”.

Last week, the Evidence leader indicated adverse findings against Mchunu.

Kenyan President William Ruto’s state visit highlights the tension shaping South Africa’s relations with the continent, along with other barriers to interregional trade

The uMkhonto weSizwe party says it will contest all municipal wards in the 2026 local elections.

South Africans had surrendered certain areas because of illegal immigrants, party secretary-general Sibonelo Nomvalo said

Jennifer Kupcho makes a strong start to golf’s second women’s major of the year as she leads the US Women’s Open by one shot after the first round on Thursday.

The humidity and heat in Miami is not what most of the Scotland squad are used to. But it’s normal for Jack Hendry.

A first-time Grand Slam men’s champion will be crowned at the French Open. Who will cope best with the pressure that brings?

Some of the greats of the game debate the long-asked question: Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo?

A temporary overnight shelter space for Cape Town’s homeless residents is officially open and will operate for the duration of winter.

Rachel Kolisi has shared an update almost three weeks after undergoing a shoulder operation. Take a look…

Tyla joins FIFA’s official World Cup 2026 album, featuring global music stars from across continents and genres.

The two schools lead the rankings on most independent sites, and the winner could determine who finishes top this season.

Opportunities to score at the start of the game will be as important as those at the end, said Johan Grobbelaar ahead of the Bulls-Glasgow semifinal.

Pixar’s new movie ‘Hopper’ is less about teachable moments and much more about storytelling. Here’s why the studio finally left woke behind.

As the global community prepares to mark World Environment Day on 5 June under the theme of Climate Action, Mr Price Foundation is demonstrating how South Africa’s bright minds can contribute to environmental sustainability, and economic growth. Through the Waste Innovation Challenge, delivered in partnership with the Entrepreneurship Development in Higher Education (EDHE) programme, the […]

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Finding the Best hotel in Mykonos is not always about choosing the loudest address or the most photographed pool on the island. For many travelers, the real measure of luxury now comes down to how smoothly a stay feels from arrival to checkout. That is where Mileo Mykonos is building its name, especially for guests […]

The shift marks a significant rise over the last five years, but experts say there is no single, clear explanation for the increase.

Cambridge scientists say they have, for the first time, tested a vaccine designed by AI.