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Johannesburg’s recurring water shortages stem from years of poor maintenance and inadequate storage capacity within the city, meaning even routine disruptions from bulk supplier Rand Water result in widespread outages.

The death toll from a landfill collapse in the central Philippines has risen to four, an official said on Saturday as rescue efforts continued for dozens who remained missing.

ANC leader Cyril Ramaphosa is on Saturday delivering the keynote address at the party’s January 8 celebrations in the North West.

ANC leader Cyril Ramaphosa is on Saturday delivering the keynote address at the party’s January 8 celebrations in the North West.

The exact cause of the fire is undetermined at this stage and the matter is under investigated.

A few loose items including a computer screen and a projector were stolen.

The New Year’s Eve fire at a bar in Crans-Montana killed 40 people and injured 116.

Islanders want a bigger say in their ties with Denmark, but also on the world stage too.

The pair join other US celebrities reconnecting with their African heritage and taking up citizenship.

The US president made the comment after being asked if the Christmas Day strikes were part of a broader campaign.

Voters could propel a leader into a fifth decade in power or back a change candidate.

A project in South Africa is putting radioactive material in rhino horns to make it harder to smuggle them over borders.

Digital scams are a dime a dozen, with scammers in South African going after bank details, taxpayers and the elderly.

South Africa’s municipal electricity debt crisis is often reduced to failing councils, weak billing systems, political interference, and a culture of non-payment. But the truth is more complicated.

South Africans can expect to have access to hundreds more bank branches doing Smart IDs and Passports this year.

“Today it’s uninvestable,” Exxon chief executive Darren Woods says of Venezuela.

ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to deliver the party’s January 8 Statement.

COSATU’s Mike Shingange says Gwede Mantashe has not come across youth searching for employment

A volunteer says they have been excluded from working at the ANC’s main birthday celebration

In a sensational report, Orlando Pirates are rumoured to be finalising a move to sign Khuliso Mudau from Mamelodi Sundowns.

Saturday’s Irish Cup fifth round match between Strabane Athletic and Glentoran has been postponed due to a frozen pitch.

A further five of Saturday’s SPFL fixtures are postponed, including Morton v Dunfermline and Queen’s Park v St Johnstone in the Championship.

Trinity Hall’s plan to target elite schools sends the message that privilege equals talent, when the reality is that poorer students are already on the back foot

A Cambridge college’s plan to target students from some of the country’s most elite private schools has struck a nerve. As reported by the Guardian, Trinity Hall justified the move by claiming that a focus only on “greater...

Nicole Nyaba, former girlfriend of slain rapper AKA, says she fears for her life and after life: ‘They are using me as a blood sacrifice.’

Kristy and Desmond Scott have become couple goals from creating content that paints a picture of love, family and fun.

Twelve of South Africa’s safari parks and game reserves are doing citizens proud after securing spots on this coveted list.

TikTok couple Kristy and Desmond Scott are reportedly getting a divorce over ‘alleged infidelity’ wiping out any chance of reconciliation.

City Power announced that customers with solar installations will be converted to postpaid billing accounts

“Nobody can foresee the future, where you will be after a certain number of games. And nobody wants a losing streak. I wasn’t hoping for that…”

The suspect was caught after two men carrying large bags were spotted by SANDF soldiers at 11pm

The match will also kickoff earlier and with no fans in the ground.

South Africa has officially lost its title as Africa’s largest vehicle production market.

New cars were scant at CES this year, largely because the center of gravity for the auto world has moved—technologically and geographically—to China.

Dr. Yasam Ayavefe believes the fight against forest fires must move beyond outdated methods and into a new era of technology-driven prevention. In recent years, wildfires have displaced families, caused the death of countless animals, and placed biodiversity under serious threat, turning forest protection into one of the most urgent environmental priorities of our time.  […]

Japan’s iconic bullet trains are a world-leading transport service.

A growing number of new cars sold in South Africa feature electric door handles, but the technology is facing global scrutiny over safety concerns.

The American carmaker Jeep is slashing prices as part of a new turnaround strategy.

Athena, Electro, Dynamite and Giant share their top tips to stay fit and healthy.