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The ANC has issued a rebuke of its Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi, after his recent comments about having to bathe in a hotel due to water outages caused widespread outrage. 

School leaders welcome the “greater clarity” on how to handle the polarising issue for parents and pupils.

In a world of Chinese copycats, the original premium crossover remains a compelling choice.

Two US citizens were killed in Minneapolis during the crackdown dubbed “Operation Metro Surge”.

Tambo accused the president of repeating promises and speaking as it’s a beginning of a new term.

Students used tyres and debris to block entrance to the main campus at Summerstrand.

Matlala and his four co-accused allegedly attempted to murder socialite Tebogo Thobejane.

Cachalia made this remark in Cape Town at an integrated law enforcement parade.

Seoul’s assessment comes as North Korea is preparing to hold its biggest political conference later this month, where Kim is expected to outline his major policy goals for the next five years.

Two people involved in the operation suffered minor injuries and are in stable condition, the US military said.

The Duke of Sussex addressed parents claiming Instagram and YouTube damage young people’s mental health.

The remote community of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, is grieving after a devastating mass shooting — one of the deadliest in Canada’s recent history.

Search efforts are continuing for the missing passengers, who included children.

Madagascar’s disaster management says roads are inaccessible with trees uprooted, power poles down and ninety percent of roofs ripped off.

The political rift that could spiral into conflict again after the vice-president was accused of treason.

The iconic attire has been trending online for days following the banter between Ghanaians and Zambians.

The industrialist and Manchester United co-owner has apologised over comments he made about immigration.

The government has warned that water restrictions will be introduced to precent total system collapse in parts of the country.

Sinawo Tambo says there is no conversation within the party about bringing Ndlozi back.

The briefing includes accreditation processes, access points and media positions.

IPID investigator Nomsa Masuku is testifying before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.

Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane’s sister, a struggle activist, was abducted, tortured.

Ex-Arsenal and English Premier League star, Thomas Partey, has been hit with fresh sexual assault allegations ahead of his upcoming trial.

Jamie Ritchie, Nathan McBeth, George Turner and Gregor Brown come into the Scotland XV to face England in the Six Nations, with Blair Kinghorn and Duhan van der Merwe again overlooked.

Ulster duo Robert Baloucoune and Cormac Izuchukwu will make their Six Nations debuts as part of a much-changed Ireland side for Saturday’s game against Italy in Dublin.

The biggest controversy of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics came to a head on Thursday morning, as Ukraine’s Vladyslav Heraskevych was banned from competing.

Report says children born today could earn 51% more over lifetime if their country’s human capital improved

Deteriorating health, education and training in many developing countries is dramatically depressing the future earnings of children born today, the World Bank says.

In a report the World Bank urges policymakers to focus on improving outcomes in three settings: homes, neighbourhoods and...

In a bid to combat the impact of screen-time creep, the Countdown word supremo has a few suggestions

Children’s vocabulary shrinking as reading loses out to screen time, says Susie Dent

Children’s vocabulary is shrinking as reading loses out to screen time, the Countdown lexicographer Susie Dent has suggested, as she urged families to read, talk and play word games to boost language...

Exclusive: Countdown lexicographer urges families to read, talk and play word games to help language development

Children’s vocabulary is shrinking as reading loses out to screen time, according to the lexicographer Susie Dent, who is urging families to read, talk and play word games to boost language development.

The Countdown star’s warning comes as the government prepares to issue advice...

Majodina and Hlabisa will miss the glitz and glamour of this year’s Sona.

Lewis Hamilton and Kim Kardashian dating rumours get racy with viral ‘Titanic Challenge’ following their Super Bowl sizzle.

Lunghani Mhlongo set his house on fire to destroy evidence after murdering his girlfriend and their eight-month-old child during a domestic dispute.

FlySafair spokesperson Kirby Gordon answers more questions about the proposed sale of FlySafair in totality to PIC-backed investor.

While publicly supporting protesters in Iran, Elon Musk’s X appears to have been selling premium accounts to regime officials. Checkmarks were removed from certain accounts after a WIRED inquiry.

The UK regulator said Kick Online Entertainment failed to introduce age checks required for porn sites.

How many ports do you need? What does 4K UHD even mean? What’s RGB LED? Here’s everything you need to know.

How much motorists spend on petrol each month depends on a range of factors.

The company said it also plans to launch two new models in South Africa this year – the Nexon and Sierra.

South Africa’s top bakkies saw a large dip in sales last month.

Calls are mounting on President Cyril Ramaphosa to act decisively on South Africa’s electric vehicle transition.

Backlog drops below 7.3m for first time since 2023 in England, but concern over long A&E waits.

What are the main symptoms and causes of bowel cancer, and how can you reduce your risk of getting it?