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African public intellectuals have repeatedly concerned themselves about how African societies can act with purpose and autonomy in a global system that has historically limited their choices

Steenhuisen says the outcome of the DA federal congress will have an impact of the GNU

Emfuleni Municipality reportedly spent almost R700 million on overtime pay in the last six years, while services like waste removal continue to go undelivered.

Harriet Dart and Jodie Burrage win the decisive doubles match in straight-sets to send Great Britain through to September’s Billie Jean King Cup finals with an impressive 3-0 win against Australia.

The history making crew is back after splashing into the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego.

The ​Communications and Digital ​Technologies Department published the draft policy on Friday.

President Cyril Ramaphosa commended Eskom for its consistent improvement in electricity production

Planet Labs says it is restricting coverage of Iran and parts of the Middle East indefinitely.

Since 2010, Orbán has transformed Hungary into what the European Parliament has denounced as a “hybrid regime of electoral autocracy”.

The congressman is a leading Democratic candidate who is now facing calls to drop out of the race.

A controversial law to remove protections for the country’s glaciers has passed, opening the doors for mining.

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

The 43-year-old denies the charge and has been released on bail and had to surrender his passport.

The foreign minister says the accusations, involving children, were investigated and found to be unsubstantiated.

The state department has also asked US citizens to “reconsider” travel plans to the West African country.

Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Saturday, 11 April 2026.

A High Court ruling has sent a warning to bodies corporate and residential estates across South Africa about levy collection practices.

A new government ad campaign is trying to persuade gamers to apply for air safety roles.

Tanker firms are being advised not to pay Iran any levies in return for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

The congress comes as the DA seeks to redefine its role in the government of national unity.

More than 2000 delegates are expected to attend the DA’s federal congress, this weekend

The matter relates to an incident which happened in the run-up to the 2024 national polls.

Nxesi says engagement within the alliance should remain disciplined despite differing views.

Figures from the boxing world give their predictions for Saturday’s heavyweight battle between Tyson Fury and Arslanbek Makhmudov.

Aston Villa and England striker Ollie Watkins opens up on his struggles to recapture his form from previous seasons.

The Two Oceans Marathon, which takes place in Cape Town this weekend, will be offering up a lucrative R2.6 million prize purse.

Defending champion Rory McIlroy says he plans to keep “my foot on the gas” after building a record six-shot halfway lead with a devastating second-round 65 at the Masters.

The inquest of Anele Tembe – the fiancée of the late rapper AKA – will finally be heard, five years after her mysterious death…

‘Real Housewives of Durban’ star Jojo Robinson underwent extensive surgery to remove multiple skin cancer growths…

‘Real Housewives’ couple Mel and Peet Viljoen appeared in court remotely – from separate ICE detention centres – on charges of theft.

Seasoned broadcaster Linda Sibiya reflects on the remarkable support he received from his colleagues during a radio hiatus.

“The motive for the attack is yet to be determined.”

The Africa Cricket Association’s talks about launching a continental T20 Cup tournament might be too ambitious.

ATM and ActionSA are pushing for accountability over the Phala Phala scandal,

SANParks requires influencers and content creators to obtain permits for any filming that involves commercial gain or professional equipment. Here’s what you need to know.

Four astronauts landed in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California on Friday, concluding a historic 10-day mission around the moon

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After traveling a greater distance from Earth than any humans before them, the astronauts of Artemis II have safely returned home.

These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

The South African National Space Agency has been a key component of NASA’s Artemis II mission to the moon.

These were the top 20 best-selling cars in South Africa in March 2026.

Citroën’s all-new C3 panel van is its cheapest offering in South Africa.

People who carry variations in two genes linked to appetite and digestion can lose more weight when taking drugs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro to treat obesity, research suggests.

Phoebe was told she’d be treated as a mental health patient if she kept returning to A&E.