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The Met had announced that membership of the Freemasons or similar organisations would have to declared.

Nomakhosazana Petunia Macingwane, CEO of Petu Estate, was arrested for allegedly defrauding individuals by posing as a lawyer and selling illegitimate property.

Jesse Jackson will be remembered for, among other things, his bonds with South Africa, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela and Madiba.

SAPS in KwaZulu-Natal says it has noted Mathibeli’s social media post with disdain.

The Department says Abathembu King is not empowered to dethrone any traditional leaders

COGTA Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa met with Provincial Initiation Coordinating Committees.

The founder of the Rainbow/PUSH coalition — a US civil rights and social justice organisation — was an outspoken critic of apartheid in South Africa

This week, the Trump administration seeks diplomatic deals on three fronts, as it tries to make a nuclear deal with Iran, end the Russia-Ukraine war and advance a ceasefire in Gaza.

Officials allege that an empty coffin was placed over concealed bags of charcoal in a hearse.

John Steenhuisen will not seek re-election as DA leader, leaving the race wide open for a successor.

Seven men from Ghana were “burnt beyond recognition” after Islamists raided the town they were travelling through.

Police are still looking for a fourth suspect in the attack which has shocked South Africans.

South Africa’s unemployment rate has dropped by 0.5 percentage points in the final quarter of 2025, but the numbers are still sitting at crisis levels—especially for the youth.

Treasury Minister Chris Thomas’s budget sees the tax-free allowance rise by £2,250 to £17,000.

288 amakhosi were officially confirmed by KZN Premier Thami Ntuli to perform this duty

The work of the Ad Hoc Committee has been extended until 31 March 2026, marking its third extension.

Radebe says he was asked to step down over ongoing financial challenges in the municipality.

The Economic Freedom Fighters will be accommodated in the reshuffled committee, sources told the Mail & Guardian

Orlando Pirates will tackle defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns in their next league assignment on Wednesday, 18 February.

Watch the best goals from across the FA Cup fourth-round weekend, including stunning free kick from Mansfield Town’s Louis Reed and outside box strike from Newcastle United’s Sandro Tonali.

An icon of South African rugby, who will be remembered for his colourful history in the game, sadly passed away this past weekend.

Lindsey Vonn is home in the United States after four operations on the broken leg she sustained at the Winter Olympics – but is yet to stand up nine days after the crash.

Chocolate-brown is trending in design.

The Pokemon card was purchased by the son of former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci

South Africa had 55 registered remittance service providers as of 2024, with the Sarb currently considering expanding legislative definitions.

The youth continue to bear the brunt of unemployment, remaining the most vulnerable group in the labour market.

Employees raised concerns when they noticed that their take-home pay was lower than usual.

As patients and employers look for alternatives to pricey GLP-1 drugs, Silicon Valley startup Twin Health is using AI and wearable sensors to help people make healthier choices.

WeThinkCode and IDC-SEF partner to equip 44 000 youth with digital skills, combining learning and earning in community-driven programmes.

The initiative links education choices to work readiness and future-focused thinking.

Issues with the city’s billing system freeze property sales, as its SAP platform fails again, trapping buyers and sellers in bureaucratic limbo.

Toyota has lifted the covers off three variants of the hotly anticipated RAV4.

Toyota’s luxury brand, Lexus, is gearing up to launch a first-of-its-kind SUV in South Africa.

Toyota and Lexus have unveiled their 2026 product lineup for South Africa, including their first electric cars.

Farmer Sam Stables walks from Herefordshire to London to raise awareness of mental health.

The latest stage of the public inquiry into 2,000 deaths in Essex hears more from bereaved families.