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The journalist’s family are urging the government to craft a plan to ensure earlier diagnosis of cancer.

Brigadier Nomthandazo Mbambo said the Hawks, which have been investigating fraud at MTI for the past three years, were trying to confirm and verify reports of the 40-year-old’s death.

The SAHRC says various stakeholders failed to do their part to prevent human rights violations.

Detective Mashele testified in the Meyiwa trial about collecting DNA evidence from Bongani Ntanzi.

Police say the man took his son with him to the mountain to dig for muti then raped him.

Photos of the three naked tourists have gone viral in Namibia, angering the authorities.

Dozens are taken into custody as police clear an encampment at the University of Southern California.

Gangs have taken advantage of an almost complete power vacuum to expand their control in the country.

Bangladesh has closed schools and colleges due to extreme heat for the second year in a row.

East Africa is being pounded by unusually heavy rains linked to a combination of global weather events.

At least 118 inmates escaped from prison after heavy rains on Wednesday night damaged the facility in Sujela near the Nigerian capital, a prison service spokesperson said.

A manhunt is launched after more than 100 inmates escape the colonial-era facility near Abuja.

The Westown Precinct between Pietermaritzburg and Durban is pushing ahead with development.

FNB triumphs again in Euromoney Awards, hailed Africa’s Best International Private Bank and Best Bank for various services, showcasing leadership and commitment.

What impact will Labour’s pledge to nationalise the railways have?

Police Minister Bheki Cele outlined the departments’ fuel spending for VIP protection services over the past six years.

Solly Msimanga says he expects load shedding to return after the 29 May elections.

Velenkosini Hlabisa also defended the Ingonyama Trust Act, which he said had been beneficial to black people in KwaZulu-Natal

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The leader of Rise Mzansi, highlighted four key areas in the Free State that require attention.

At Oudtshoorn in the Karoo, the Patriotic Alliance garnered the majority of the votes with 65.5%.

Imagine being this ripped close to your 50th birthday?

The 22-year-old missed the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) as he couldn’t make the Bafana Bafana squad due to his lack of game time.

There is increasing excitement around the potential of talented leg-spinner Nqaba Peter, who was inspired by legendary Shane Warne.

Dylan Sage and Siviwe Soyizwapi are back in the Blitzboks fold for next weekend’s HSBC SVNS tournament in Singapore.

Suspects alleged to have posed as academics to access books and replace them with copies, says Europol

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Police have arrested nine Georgians suspected of running a sophisticated criminal operation stealing valuable antique books – including an original Alexander Pushkin manuscript – from national libraries across Europe.

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Local and state police clash with demonstrators in Texas state capital while rightwing governor says protesters ‘belong in jail’

At least 20 people were arrested, including a photojournalist, as police and demonstrators violently clashed at the University of Texas at Austin on Wednesday.

Hundreds of students walked out of class to protest against the conflict in Gaza and demand the university...

Following news that South Africans have the highest screen time in the world, Mzansi is making light of this dubious accolade …

The man who helped Anele Tembe in her dying moments – and saw AKA on the balcony after her fatal fall – has made a series of shocking claims.

Take a look at former Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and his family life in France: From sightseeing bliss to homework battles!

Leading to Freedom Day, honouring 30 years of SA democracy, some of the biggest stars from Netflix productions have written heartfelt fan letters to fellow artists – expressing sincere praise and admiration for their work.

Black Motion’s Smol has hinted that he and former group member Mörda are now in a good place after a rocky two-year public spat – their reunion sees the release of their collaboration song, Takala Zwino, which is an ode to friendship.

I regret to inform you that $800 is a decent price for Eufy’s midrange AI-enabled robot vacuum-mop.

MakwaIT is a Cisco Gold Partner and the largest Cisco booking partner in South Africa.

OCTA will be a limited edition model, although it remains to been how many will eventually be produced.

While no dynamic changes have taken place, all combustion engine models now receive a 48-volt mild-hybrid system as standard.

The South African Weather Service is partnering with French company Meteorage to improve the use of lightning data for the safety of people, animals and infrastructure.

The World Bank is advising South Africa’s National Treasury on a climate risk strategy after floods in recent years caused billions of dollars of damage.

More than 530 stranded loggerhead turtle hatchlings have been admitted to the Cape Town aquarium’s Turtle Conservation Centre in just two weeks.

Last week, the south coast of KwaZulu-Natal was mopping up damage after being battered by heavy, unexpected rainfall over the weekend. How seriously should your political party take such issues? Here’s what voters think.