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The Judicial Service Commission has recommended Gauteng deputy judge president Aubrey Ledwaba for the position of judge president for the province.

Rea Vaya services halted for Soweto, Parktown and Braamfontein routes

The court found that Khawula wrote defamatory and untrue accusations about Malema and his wife.

Ledwaba says he accepted no money when presiding over the Molefe’s bail application.

Federal police say the gang was liable for other kidnappings and armed robbery across the region.

The prime minister announced new tax cuts to try to end the crisis that began after the U.S.-Israel war on Iran led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The government could face a no-confidence vote over its response to the fuel protests.

The son of pensioner Marie-Thérèse told French media he is worried for his mother’s frail health as she is detained in a Louisiana ICE centre.

Eric Swalwell is resigning from Congress after multiple women accused him of sexual assault and misconduct. And, Trump is feuding with Pope Leo, calling him weak on crime for opposing the war.

An official briefed on Israel’s strategy for the talks described Tuesday’s meeting as “preparatory” and aimed at laying out a framework for future negotiations.

The separatists say their decison reflects responsibility, restraint and respect for human dignity.

Electoral commission says Romuald Wadagni has won with over 94% of the vote with most ballots counted.

The Democratic Alliance’s new leader, Geordin Hill-Lewis, admits the party’s support is too narrow.

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

Families will be able to get help with back to school costs for children in reception to Year 11.

Old Mutual has seen an increase in South Africans accessing their retirement savings to fund discretionary purchases, such as car upgrades.

The motoring group says prices could start to come down over the next couple of weeks.

The recommendation will be sent to President Cyril Ramaphosa who will have the final say.

Sello says they’ve determined that the woman who passed away was Mkhwanazi’s stepmother

Zuma-Sambudla faces charges under the Terrorism Act and inciting violence during 2021 July unrest.

The TRC Cases Inquiry is taking place in Newtown, Johannesburg.

Former Springbok coach Jake White is stepping away from his role at Selborne College, citing a host of issues that made his job untenable.

Lebohang Maboe has been Kaizer Chiefs’ best player in the past few months. Is he the reason behind their revival?

Speaking on the Monday Night Club, former Premier League striker and BBC Sport pundit Chris Sutton says Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta must win the Premier League or the Champions League this season or risk losing his job at the Emirates.

Uefa dismiss Barcelona’s complaint over a “grave lack of VAR intervention” during last week’s 2-0 Champions League defeat by Atletico Madrid.

South Africans are mocking Starlink founder Elon Musk amid reports of a Wits physics professor’s plans to build the world’s fastest internet.

Tenants are being urged to take proactive steps to safeguard their rental deposits before vacating a property.

Mzansi cheeza, egg salad, tikka chicken pizza and mayo mash each bring their own flair to South Africa’s dynamic food scene.

Ex-taxi owner speaks about life in the industry, while NTA spokesperson Malele says government funding of the sector has been discriminatory.

There will, however, be a few new faces on the executive from May.

The Sharks play two matches in Europe as they look to get into the URC top eight.

Many DStv subscribers never watch sport. The cross-subsidy funding SuperSport is getting harder to sustain.

The recent influx of new automotive brands and models into South Africa has significantly revitalised the local industry – a trend clearly reflected by the robust growth in monthly sales figures. However, this market enthusiasm isn’t reserved solely for entirely new entrants. Updates and facelifts to established product lines generate a similar level of anticipation […]

The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate continues to install Smart Speed Signs (SSS) on request from wards across Cape Town. The City has noticed a 25% reduction in vehicles that exceed the speed limit at some of the locations where these signs have been installed. There are currently 10 smart speed signs in […]

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Because of the way they are trained, large language models capture only a slice of human language. They’re trained on the written word, from textbooks to social media posts, and our speech as captured in movies and on television. These models have minimal access to the...

Dunlop has responded to industry claims that its tyre factory in South Africa is at risk of closing down.

Greg Foot asks whether we should be using cotton buds to clean our ears.

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”.