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Home Affairs rolls out new electronic visa system for South Africa
Farewell to paper visas: South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs officially introduces its new digital visa system.
FRIDAY, 19 SEPTEMBER 2025, 10:11
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Farewell to paper visas: South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs officially introduces its new digital visa system.
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Authorities say Russians and Ukrainians are collaborating to form crime rings on Indonesia’s most famous holiday island.
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Authorities are closing camps in Borno state and resettling displaced people. But communities fear continuing violence.
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Lock Sophie de Goede’s goal-kicking skills could hold the key in Canada’s bid to reach the Women’s Rugby World Cup final.
South Africa
He had killed a taxi owner in Botlokwa in 2018, and another taxi owner in Louis Trichardt in 2020.
South Africa
General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi leads day three at the Madlanga Commission.
South Africa
New initiative aims to improve communication for South African families facing dementia
South Africa
Asset Forfeiture Unit to seize R4 million in ‘proceeds of crime’
The National Prosecuting Authority’s (NPA) Asset Forfeiture Unit has secured a final forfeiture order to seize some R4 million in a bank account linked to alleged diamond investment scam artist Louis Liebenberg and his wife Desiree.
The order was granted by the High Court in Pretoria in terms of section 48 of the...
World
Melania Trump and Princess Catherine shared their first joint engagement during President Trump’s state visit to Britain, bonding over playful activities with children.
World
US President Donald Trump appears to be relishing in the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel after the late-night comedian’s popular talk show was taken off air over comments he made about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
World
For 24 years, Shankar endured a lonely existence – including at least 13 spent in solitary confinement.
World
More than 140 world leaders will descend on New York next week for the annual United Nations General Assembly summit, which will be dominated this year by the future of the Palestinians and Gaza.
Africa
A selection of the week’s best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
Africa
The parties of both President Lazarus Chakwera and his main rival, Peter Mutharika, say they won Tuesday’s poll.
Africa
Rwanda will make history when it becomes the first African nation to host cycling’s Road World Championships from 21-28 September.
Africa
Marguerite Gnakadé has become a vocal critic of Togo’s long-serving leader Faure Gnassingbé.
Business
Business
Business
The SARB’s decision to keep rates on hold surprised and disappointed many, but it does not mean that the cutting cycle is at an end.
Business
This full-ownership retirement property in the Midstream area offers full ownership, as well as world-class dementia and frail-care facilities on site.
Politics
Mkhwanazi will continue to testify before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria.
Politics
He was speaking during an exclusive interview with SABC News Political Editor, Mzwandile Mbeje
Politics
Kohler Barnard says allegations are defamatory and entirely baseless
Politics
Mkhwanazi is continuing his testimony on Day 2 of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria.
Sport
Orlando Pirates have signed Mokoena. Meanwhile, Mofokeng has jumped ship to join a new team this season.
Sport
Former Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson speaks to BBC Breakfast’s Nina Warhurst about his brother living with dementia.
Sport
Everton travel to Anfield on Saturday with just one win there in 25 years, but why do David Moyes’ men have new derby belief?
Sport
World Championship silver medalist Jake Wightman says he, Josh Kerr and Neil Gourley could claim a Scottish clean sweep at next summer’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Education
The Mayor’s Management Report, a trove of statistics about crime rates, public health and many other issues, arrived at the tail end of Mayor Eric Adams’s re-election campaign.
Education
[Premium Times] In Benue State, the promise of improved education has not translated into reality for thousands of children in rural communities.
Education
[263Chat] Harare City Council’s sweeping Operation Restore Order has closed numerous private schools in the Central Business District (CBD) raising concerns for learners due to sit national examinations next month.
Education
Mayor Eric Adams’s remarks, aimed at a policy allowing students to use bathrooms that align with their gender identity, came two days after the Trump administration expressed concern over such guidelines.
Lifestyle
Snake season has arrived, signalling a higher chance of human-snake encounters. Here’s how you can prepare yourself…
Lifestyle
680 Coca-Cola employees face job losses as company cites financial pressures and industry changes. The public reacts to the news..
Lifestyle
Happy wife, happy life: Businessman Vivian Reddy gifted his wife, ‘Real Housewives of Durban’ star, Sorisha Naidoo an enormous diamond ring.
Lifestyle
Gareth Cliff has defended The Kiffness after his comments supporting Charlie Kirk reportedly cost him a half a million rand business deal…
Entertainment
Here’s why it took so long for her to apologise.
Entertainment
Entertainment
‘The Madness’ on Netflix is a wild ride of murder and conspiracies that takes viewers on a wild, thrilling ride.
Entertainment
Nobantu Vilakazi became a breakout star in 2021, thanks to her trademark Ad-lib “Khurukhutsu” that became a long-running catchphrase on the song Vula Mlomo by Musa Keys, featuring Sir Trill.
Science/Tech
A new CallMiner report has found that although AI adoption in customer experience is high, organisations struggle with governance and data analysis.
Science/Tech
Mustek has published its financial results for the year ended 30 June 2025, reporting a significant decline in revenue, but a recovery in net profit.
Science/Tech
Mustek has boosted its full-year earnings despite a 15% decline in revenue and a weak first-half performance.
Science/Tech
Sage Intacct is a cloud-native financial management solution that’s transforming CFOs from transactional overseers into proactive strategic advisors, says Brilliant Link.
Motoring
Largely blackened touches will only be offered on double cab versions.
Motoring
Motoring
Coupe-like silhouette helps this crossover SUV stands out from the rest of the crowd.
Motoring
Health
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States would negotiate agreements to deliver aid in new ways and would focus on the Western Hemisphere and Asia Pacific.
Health
It might sound counterintuitive, but your relationships can benefit from rules and limitations.
Health
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to announce that the U.S. is firing a Miami-based organ donation coordinator, effectively closing it down — a warning to other transplant groups.
Health
The play area also has a calming room for children to relax in.
Nature
Eskom and the City of Johannesburg are still in discussions about how the metro will resolve its outstanding debt, says CEO Dan Marokane.
Nature
A peer-reviewed study, published in the journal Nature, found that the carbon emissions stemming from 111 of the world’s biggest fossil fuel producers resulted in at least $28 trillion in economic losses in the three decades to 2020, writes Nick Hedley.
Nature
The challenging global context has not deterred our commitment to the Just Energy Transition Partnership, writes the International Partners group.
Nature
Three organisations have partnered to showcase and display a block made from recovered glass and building rubble waste.