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Multiple breaches of health and safety regulations discovered during raid

Old law from 1938 allows for assistance, but only under strict conditions

The national health director-general, Sandile Buthelezi, is embroiled in a scandal involving the improper accreditation of Ithani Amen LTD, a firm registered just eight days before its approval to oversee a disciplinary hearing. The firm, represented by Nokuzola Mafunda, opened its bank account a day after approval and was paid from Global fund grants meant for Covid-19 response, despite...

Six people were pronounced dead after an office block in Ormonde, south of Johannesburg, collapsed on Monday afternoon.

The residents have since resorted to protesting, closing entries in and out of the village.

Three survivors were pulled from the rubble, one of whom is being treated in hospital.

Steenhuisen says cross-border infections pose unique challenges for controlling FMD outbreaks.

The building collapsed at Amethyst Business Park in Ormonde.

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth offered few details about the operation, leaving questions unanswered about the scope or duration.

Global oil prices are in the high $70s as traffic through Strait of Hormuz comes to a halt. Some analysts have warned they could top $100 a barrel if the stoppage is prolonged.

The remarks are the first to reporters since the U.S.-Israeli military operations against Iran began Saturday despite weeks of talks designed to stave off a conflict.

Israel trades fire with Hezbollah, widening the U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran into Lebanon. And, Texas primaries could test if Latino support for the GOP remains strong after 2024’s gains.

Ian von Memerty had documented his choice to die in a 15-part Facebook series.

The move could undermine Lilongwe’s pursuit of a new programme with the International Monetary Fund

He used the girls’ mother’s life-threatening illness as an opportunity to demand sex, said the US Office of Public Affairs.

This is the highest number of confirmed casualties from a single African country in the Ukraine-Russia war.

P&R creates a tax reform calculator for households to see how proposals could affect them.

Beverage and cannabis company Tilray acquires the Aberdeenshire brewery, the brand and 11 bars for £33m.

Millions of South Africans have moved across provincial borders over the years, but most are doing so looking for one thing — and hoping to find it in the economic heartland.

Ngcuka says he would have resisted any attempt to interfere with his work.

The committee may summon Paul O’Sullivan if he ignores its invite, after his walkout last week.

TRC Inquiry aims to probe allegations of political interference that prevented prosecution.

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia says the report was declassified on February 2 this year.  

Orlando Pirates’ AFCON scorers carried their international form into the Soweto Derby, leaving no doubt about Hugo Broos’ selections.

Kaizer Chiefs will look to bounce back against Richards Bay following their humiliating 3-0 loss to Orlando Pirates this past weekend.

Leeds United manager Daniel Farke says he “will never jog again” after being “embarrassed in front of the whole world” by his red card against Manchester City

Ireland forwards coach Paul O’Connell says it is pleasing to see pre-match plans come to fruition as Ireland aim to build on their Six Nations win over England when they play Wales on Saturday.

The queen of children’s edutainment is back after four very long months, with her most extraordinary, envelope-pushing and moving special yet. Cue absolute relief for parents the world over

For those whose cultural experiences are largely absorbed through the prism of their mewling infants’ demands for the same thing 437 times in a row, it’s been a long four months. In late October last...

Ian von Memerty’s final words about his death was posted a day after his took his own life. Here’s what he had to say…

Seasoned actress Lerato Mvelase was overwhelmed with emotion when she started her first show yesterday.

Repairs have begun on a major pedestrian bridge in Cape Town, with motorists warned to expect congestion and delays.

Researchers warn that early smartphone use and weak family bonds are driving generational mental decline.

Prevailing issues such as shipment delays, localised electricity disruptions, and weak demand continue to hamstring the sector.

‘The South Africans we know of are all accounted for,” says Dirco.

A magician reveals his visual tricks

Earlier today I posted five optical illusions by Olivier Redon, a French-American inventor. Here they are again – with demonstrations of how he created the effects.

Three of the images are inspired by the Necker cube, a two-dimensional drawing of a cube that can be understood in two ways: either with the bottom left face at the front, or the top right face...

Huawei has provided digital connectivity to 170 million people in remote areas across more than 80 countries, surpassing its pledge to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Partner2Connect (P2C) Digital Coalition. The announcement was made by Yang Chaobin, CEO of Huawei ICT BG, at the company’s TECH Cares Forum in Barcelona. He noted that this achievement […]

South Africans are buying Chinese and Indian cars because they can’t afford local ones. The government’s solution is to raise prices on Chinese and Indian cars.

The price of petrol and diesel is going up this Wednesday.

Sleep psychologist Stephanie Romiszewski explains the benefits of waking up at the same time every day.

Women with endometriosis say doctors failed to listen to them or take their pain seriously.