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Former Matlosana CFO Mercy Phetla called her dismissal a “political execution” after the Mahikeng High Court blocked her reinstatement, as she seeks provincial intervention to override the ruling.

Parliament’s ad hoc committee investigating allegations of corruption in the criminal justice system will continue hearing evidence from private forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan on Wednesday.

This year’s African Union Summit focuses on sustainable water access and safe sanitation.

The Madlanga Commission will today continue hearing witness testimony.

Malik recently petitioned India’s top court to include survivors forced to ingest acid under disability law.

It’s been days since 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie disappeared in the middle of night from her home in Arizona.

Yameogo Aminata says her four sons were slaughtered and her daughter is missing.

President Mnangagwa’s term in office is due to end in 2028 but a bill could open the way for him to extend that time.

The items stolen in the late 19th Century by British troops will officially be returned to Nigeria.

The High Court judgement says Dalitso Lungu, 39, failed to show they were acquired lawfully.

Legal war is brewing in one of South Africa’s oldest towns, as residents refuse to accept the government’s move to rename the 240-year-old town. 

The latest Braai Index for January 2026 shows both a month-on-month and year-on-year increase in the cost of hosting a braai, with economists warning that meat prices are set to keep climbing.

Absa has announced a host of leadership changes, which Group CEO Kenn Fihla is confident will improve governance frameworks.

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O’Sullivan back before security committee after threatening to withdraw cooperation

Paul O’Sullivan appears before Parliament’s ad hoc committee on national security concerns.

The party’s regional secretary said should it be forced into a coalition following the local government elections, with a majority, it would demand the mayoral chain

O’Sullivan has been called to the committee to answer to allegations that among others

Clare Balding gives social media influencer Max Balegde a live presenting masterclass in the Winter Olympics studio in Cortina, before Max practises going ‘live’ to the nation.

In part one of a new article series, we look to rank the top 50 Springbok players of all time, which is sure to stir some debate.

Uncapped Ireland back row Bryn Ward speaks to reporters as he targets a place in Andy Farrell’s squad for Saturday’s Six Nations game against Italy.

Following his abrupt exit from Orlando Pirates, Olisa Ndah now looks set to join a fellow Betway Premiership side.

Special spaces are a key part of government’s planned overhaul of special educational needs support

Secondary schools in England must provide specially designed areas for neurodiverse children and pupils with special educational needs, ministers have said.

Universal “inclusion bases” are spaces away from classrooms where children with additional needs can get support for some lessons. They...

Teachers and admin teams spend 100 hours a week enforcing rules, Birmingham University research finds

Smartphone policies in English secondary schools are a “huge drain” on resources, with staff spending on average more than 100 hours a week enforcing restrictions, according to research.

Teachers, teaching assistants, caretakers and receptionists are involved with helping to police pupils’...

Struggling to sleep in strange places? New research might have finally found the answer to why it is difficult, even when tired.

Durban’s iconic landmark – the Hilton Hotel – is officially no more after an abrupt closure. Here’s why…

The king of petty accepts his ‘Nobel Prize’ for Beef with grace.

American singer Jacquees has revealed plans for a concert in South Africa, after putting out a call for models in Johannesburg.

Many will hope that the Sona will address the deepening municipal water crisis and the country’s economy, which has been struggling to grow since 2009.

The Department of e-Gov is one of the biggest spenders on leasing sound systems and event equipment.

Solana news is once again being discussed across several conversations in the overall crypto market, especially as investors look to identify new avenues for their investment assets. Changing sentiment in the crypto space, along with rising interest in blockchain technology, is prompting investors to look beyond some of the best-known assets.  Even though Solana is […]

Absa has tapped the man behind M-Pesa’s continental expansion to lead its personal banking franchise.

Ethereum News is currently trending in cryptocurrency news as traders seek to make sense of growing volatility in prominent coins. Liquidity pressure, leveraged unwinds and uneven institutional flows are shaping short term behavior across the crypto market.  As attention stays fixed on Ethereum’s price action, a parallel shift is taking place beneath the surface, with […]

Hyperliquid’s native token, HYPE, has quickly become one of the most talked-about assets in the derivatives and DeFi trading space. With strong volume growth, rising mindshare on Crypto Twitter and an expanding user base of active traders, the big question now being asked is simple: Could HYPE realistically push past $100 by 2026? It’s a […]

GWM has lifted the covers off the limited edition Haval Jolion Pro.

Demand for South Africa’s most-popular 7-seaters is higher than ever.

The government claims petrol should cost only R14 per litre, but has made no progress in reducing prices for motorists.

Is NHS dentistry on ‘life support’?

Scientists are developing nerve repairing surgical devices from the silk of spiders.