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Walmart aims to leverage its Every Day Low Prices model to capitalise on a promotion-saturated retail market and build customer loyalty, but it may struggle to gain sufficient scale and challenge dominant players.

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Thabiso Mashatile, the eldest son of South Africa’s Deputy President, Paul Mashatile, is a director or former director of 13 companies.

Olivier and his co-accused are being tried for the murders of two women.

Despite a R2.7bn boost, the SANDF warns funding gaps still threaten border and anti-crime missions.

According to Minister Godongwana, discussions are underway through intergovernmental channels.

Cuba’s government says the 10 people on a Florida-registered boat that opened fire on its soldiers were terrorists trying to infiltrate the island. The country says its forces killed four people.

A court on Thursday used Hong Kong’s national security law to jail Kwok Yin-sang for eight months, in the first case against a family member of an activist living abroad, and wanted by authorities.

Many people are again leaving the region of Tigray just over three years after the civil war there ended.

This is the first time that a pope will visit Algeria, whose population is mostly Muslim.

The RSF’s capture of the city in October was one of the most brutal chapters of Sudan’s nearly three-year civil war.

The Africa Cup of Nations proved to be “a big stumbling block” when Manchester United discussed signing Victor Osimhen, according to former coach Benni McCarthy.

The iconic Storms River Mouth suspension bridge will be fully reconstructed in 2026, with a project cost of R17.9 million.

The Spur Group is expanding its footprint across South Africa and its international markets, with the group’s current footprint at over 750 locations.

It comes after hundreds of people contacted BBC Your Voice to express frustration over late deliveries.

Action SA says this is to block instability within the metro.

The Madlanga Commission continues hearing witness testimony.

The motion has been tabled by political party Al Jama-ah and other parties in the Joburg council.

A crime intelligence officer sought a postponement from the Madlanga Inquiry due to ill health.

SA Rugby has suggested that a new tournament is a complete game-changer as momentum builds towards a global calendar.

New Zealand’s leading try-scorer Portia Woodman-Wickliffe announces her retirement from international rugby for a second time.

It is a good week for Fantasy Premier League managers to load up on Liverpool and Manchester United players, write Thomas Woods.

Stellenbosch FC head coach Gavin Hunt admitted his side could have been 3-0 down against Kaizer Chiefs before half time.

“He made my life a living hell on the set of Days. He was horrible to me.”

The ever-popular Mayor’s Craft Market is set to open in the Mother City this Friday. Here’s everything you need to know…

Controversial star of reality show ‘Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’ is mourning the death of her son.

Gwarube also warned that broader national spending choices continue to affect education funding.

Six-pack star storms Boskruin with his most intense role yet.

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With dams at just 55% capacity, about 19% lower than last year, Cape Town is racing against the clock to fix a leaking network.

The leadership behind enterprise software start-up Ageiro argues that AI is now firmly entrenched within the software development and application space.

The YouTube algorithm is pushing bizarre, often nonsensical A.I.-generated videos targeting children. Our video journalist Arijeta Lajka explains why experts say that these videos could affect their cognitive development, and how parents can identify this type of content.

Volvo has slashed the starting price of its cheapest SUV by R92,000.

Toyota has unveiled the pricing for the new Corolla Cross GR-Sport in South Africa.

South Africa does not conduct its own safety tests for new vehicles, leaving consumers at the mercy of manufacturer marketing claims.

Kicking your smoking habit to the curb is easier said than done. By following these six steps, you can unlock a smoke-free future.

Understanding the seasonal patterns of sperm could improve fertility treatments, by optimising the timing of treatment, the reasearchers say.