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Decades of mismanagement by the ANC-led government have weakened South Africa’s SOEs so severely that private companies are increasingly taking over their roles, resulting in the “stealth privatisation” of entire industries.

Move sparked by government’s ‘betrayal of the masses’, says Mpaila

Agriculture minister John Steenhuisen and Gauteng MEC for agriculture and rural development Vuyiswa Ramokgopa were in Ekurhuleni over the weekend to spearhead continuing efforts to curb the Foot-and- Mouth Disease (FMD).

Crystal meth bound for Philippines and dagga imported from Morocco

This is after a bakkie they were in was swept off a low-lying bridge during heavy rain on Thursday.

The bus which was carrying 60 Zimbabwean nationals was travelling towards Stutterheim.

His legal counsel has argued Carrim’s life has been threatened.

The seven-second video was released by Iranian state media and directly contradicts statements made by President Trump, who said Iran was responsible for the strike.

Brent crude reached its highest price since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022. Gasoline prices in the U.S. are expected to continue to rise.

Chocolate bars may have shot up in price but West Africa’s cocoa farmers are facing economic ruin.

Flights in and out of Nairobi Airport have been disrupted while some roads in the capital are submerged.

Suspected Islamist militants reportedly seized control of a village for two days before being forced out by troops and air strikes.

Some opted to remain in Iran, even after their government offered to bring them home.

Morocco part company with coach Walid Regragui four months before the World Cup finals, with Mohamed Ouahbi appointed in his place.

RMB presents Sustainability Talks: Episode 3.

Based on the latest statistics, this is how the government spends every R100 you pay in tax.

Madrid cites humanitarian and economic reasons to give undocumented workers legal status.

South Africa and Brazil share historic and fraternal ties.

COPE leader Mosiuoa Lekota will be laid to rest in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Zille was speaking at the Johannesburg City Hall where she launched her mayoral candidacy manifesto.

The DA will hold its Federal Congress in Gauteng in April where it will elect new leadership.

The Proteas missed out on the T20 World Cup title once again, but one legendary former player had a key role to play with the winning team.

The Blitzboks grabbed their third title in five tournaments in the 2026 Sevens Series as they clinched the Vancouver title on Sunday.

Dates for the diary.

Before The Hundred player auction Welsh Fire co-owner Sanjay Govil explains why he chose to buy the worst performing franchise in the tournament’s history.

Miss Universe South Africa Melissa Nayimuli – of Xhosa and Ugandan heritage – shared a look at her traditional wedding ceremony to Mandla N.

A week after hosting its annual Pride parade, the City of Cape Town has been named as the ‘Best LGBTQ City in the World’…

A Johannesburg resident has ranted about experiencing daily water shortages in her neighbourhood for over a year…

Nigerian pastor John Anosike has revealed his plans for Cape Town’s Good Hope Centre, he has bragged about purchasing for R135 million.

The wife was reported missing following allegations that her husband stabbed and locked her in their house.

Here’s what you need to know about the war in the Middle East.

Businesses at the airport reported revenue losses after a water outage.

This airport water shortage was, apparently, not some act of God or an Iranian missile.

The World Bank has committed to a credit guarantee facility aimed at unlocking $10-billion for infrastructure investment.

Oil prices have surged by the most since the 1970s, triggering a global market rout and stoking inflation fears.

It comes after a Lords standards probe into his contacts with ministers and advisers during the pandemic.

A health campaigner says women’s relationship to pain is shaped by the way they grow up with it as a part of their lives.