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After South Africa was mentioned in a speech by the new Mayor of New York City, the ANC Secretary General said that their policies are ‘a shining example for the rest of the world.’

Loquacious sports minister Gayton McKenzie has slammed Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos for saying the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco lacked vibe, labelling the edition “the best Afcon ever”.

Stellenbosch star Devin Titus has suggested that signing a new long-term contract with the club was a token of appreciation, as the Cape Winelands side gave him the platform to play top-flight football.

‘When you are born with a star you don’t get to rest’

The fire is still active on the western flank, the farming area adjacent to Aalwyndal.

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced Andy Mothibi’s appointment on Tuesday.

The Basic Education Department says the second chance matric support programme is free.

The New Year’s Eve fire at a bar in Crans-Montana killed 40 people and injured 116.

Crude prices are low. Companies are being cautious. But huge reserves — particularly of the heavy, viscous oil Venezuela has in abundance — remain appealing.

European leaders who gathered in Paris Tuesday to discuss a security plan for Ukraine expressed their concerns about President Trump’s comments on seeking an American takeover of Greenland.

At least 13 people, including eight children, have been killed in the strike in el-Obeid city, medics say.

About 85 Ethiopian migrants were trying to leave the country when the accident occurred, authorities say.

The main opposition coalition boycotted the vote after a referendum allowed the removal of term limits.

With tens of thousands of cases waiting to be heard, some people have to wait four years for their trials to start.

Knysna’s water supply has reached a critical stage, with the municipality warning that it only has 13 days of water remaining in the system to meet current consumption levels.

South Africa eased antitrust rules to allow competitors in industries hit by high power costs to cooperate on negotiating cheaper power supply.

Garden Walk Shopping Centre will soon open in Hartenbos, with the broader area seeing an influx of wealthy buyers.

President Ramaphosa is adamant that Mothibi has distinguished himself as an outstanding SIU head.

Ramagopa accompanied the party’s President, Cyril Ramaphosa, to a fundraising golf game in Sun City.

The NFP suspended its KZN Chairperson for not supporting a no-confidence motion against Thami Ntuli

Ramaphosa will start with golf in Sun City, then lead a door-to-door campaign at Seraleng village

Orlando Pirates made a staggering 12 new signings before the start of the season. How has each of them fared?

Exeter chief executive Tony Rowe hopes a new investor will be in place this year after the company that controls the Chiefs posted more than £10m in losses.

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner says the club could sell captain Marc Guehi this month if his asking price is met.

Jacob Bethell describes the “goosebump” moment of securing his first Test century, but says he used the disappointment of falling short of reaching the milestone in the Test series with New Zealand to ensure he stayed focused to get over the line on day four of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney.

Schools say they are spending thousands on vape detectors as pupils struggle with addiction.

NSFAS has revealed that a record number of students have applied for financial aid for the 2026 South African academic year.

Assistant coach Julian Redelinghuys says the Lions have momentum on their side and need to make it count.

A drone with infrared technology assisted teams in identifying hotspots, while weather and wind conditions were closely monitored.

DJ Bongz said the business had faced internal challenges due to theft.

The West Indian batter says the SA20 is one of the best tournaments around, packed with high-quality players.

Samsung Electronics expects memory chip supply shortages to raise prices across the electronics industry, including potentially among its own consumer products.

The Department of Basic Education assessed the reading ability of South African learners at the end of grades one to three.

New e-hailing rules aim for safety, but costs, delays and provincial gaps undermine effective implementation.

BMW has officially taken control of Alpina, launching it as a standalone brand under the BMW Group.

Toyota’s luxury brand Lexus saw a record year for sales, with supply for its Prado-based SUV struggling to keep up with demand.

Jaecoo recently launched a new SUV in South Africa that costs less than R350,000.

The overhaul is the latest in a host of sweeping changes made under the Trump administration by health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr.

The doctor was working at the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth when the incidents happened.