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Makhudu Sefara implicated in SIU probe about misappropriated lottery funds

The UK population is expected to grow at a slower rate than previously thought owing to a sharp fall in migration and declining fertility rates

Investigations revealed the funds never reached their intended beneficiaries.

Accused number 2, Bongani Ntanzi, has been on the stand at the Senzo Meyiwa trial.

There have been FMD outbreaks reported in Mozambique, Botswana and Zimbabwe

Alan Monswamy, his wife, their two children, and three other family members, were kidnapped.

In January, Kim Keon Hee was sentenced to 20 months for accepting gifts from the Unification Church, which sought political favors.

The Arab oil producer has long expressed frustration with the quotas it has to follow as part of OPEC, the cartel of major state-owned oil producers.

The BBC takes a closer look at major renovations at Benito Juárez International Airport aimed at boosting capacity ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Israel’s foreign minister says it has received no evidence to support the claim that a vessel carrying grain from occupied Ukraine has reached Haifa.

South Africa’s president says people’s concerns should not “breed… hatred towards fellow Africans”.

The military came to power to bolster security but the weekend’s attacks have brought that into question.

He says his words were intended to be a private conversation and were “taken out of context”.

Three civilians and seven gunmen were killed in an area where there has been a protracted chieftaincy dispute.

It will have little effect on the current oil blockades, but it could change everything afterwards.

The United Arab Emirates will leave OPEC, dealing a blow to the group and its leader, Saudi Arabia, as the global oil industry grapples with the massive supply disruption caused by the Iran war. 

Property prices have jumped 37% despite the collapse of government services in a small seaside town. 

The first draft report has been shared with committee members.

The Commission will resume on Thursday with a new witness.

Chair Mbuyiseli Madlanga says Brown Mogotsi resumes testimony at the Madlanga Inquiry

AG’s office will be evaluating some of these issues for the upcoming audit cycle.

Former Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane believes English Premier League side Aston Villa is the best fit for Relebohile Mofokeng.

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos is expected to name his preliminary World Cup squad in the coming days. Who makes the list?

This won’t go down well with Kaizer Chiefs fans who’ve watched Pheko Phago. The talented midfielder is now reportedly on Sekhukhune United’s radar.

The Antrim senior hurling squad request a meeting with the county board to address “significant concern” surrounding the future of manager Davy Fitzgerald.

South Africa’s cultural community is in mourning following the death of internationally acclaimed opera singer Mimi Coertse.

Meeting director Akani Simbine pulled up with cramp in the men’s 100m final.

‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ brings Miranda Priestly back, older, sharper and more precariously placed than ever.

The Electoral Reform Consultation Panel presented two separate reports after members could not agree on recommendations.

The general fuel levy will return to its full rate from 1 July.

Uncertainty is still hanging over the broader crypto market, but this week, two familiar names are finding their footing again. The Stellar price is stabilizing around $0.17, with buyers defending the $0.16 floor as the market waits for a breakout above $0.20. Meanwhile, the Zcash price is riding a fresh tailwind after its Robinhood listing, […]

Readers respond to an article by Daniel Lavelle about his alien chasing expedition in the US

Daniel Lavelle went “alien-chasing” in the US and wrote a book about it. The late Nick Pope called it a “hugely entertaining, gonzo-style examination of UFOs, ufology and ufologists”. In his Guardian article (The Pentagon released its UFO videos – so I went to the US to chase aliens. This is...

South Africa’s temporary fuel price relief measures have been extended.

South African used car buyers are choosing one model over the rest.

South Africa’s reliance on imported fuel has had a major impact on the local refining industry.