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South Africa’s illicit cigarette market has boomed in recent years at the expense of the legitimate market, putting thousands of jobs on the line.

The prime minister is seeking to downplay how he intends to react to Trump’s threat of tariffs.

The SAHRC’s investigation uncovered issues such as the use of unroadworthy vehicles, overloading, late payments to operators, and budget constraints, which were preventing scholar transport services for eligible students.

Municipal spokesperson Jo Anne Otto says very strong winds are driving the fire line.

Officials have also reported suspected cases in parts of the Xhariep District.

Scholar transport vehicle with nine children crashed into tree in Pinetown.

Committee rejects Paul O’Sullivan’s bid to testify virtually, insisting on in-person appearance.

“Considering your Country decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize… I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of Peace,” Trump wrote in a message to the Norwegian Prime Minister.

There is a growing trend of foreigners being lured to Ghana under the pretext of lucrative work.

Passengers recount the moment two trains collided between Málaga and Madrid on Sunday evening.

At least 39 people were killed in a high-speed train collision in southern Spain Sunday, police said. Efforts to recover the bodies are continuing, and the death toll is likely to rise.

Mozambique President Daniel Chapo cancels a trip to Davos due to severe floods in the country

The fatal collision is just the latest in South Africa, where the road safety record is poor.

Senegal supporters have been partying after their team grabbed a dramatic 1-0 win over Morocco.

Yoweri Museveni has won a record seventh term in elections after promising that the fledgling oil sector will boost the economy.

Two South African private schools have been ranked among the world’s top 150 in the 2025/26 Schools Index.

Two videographers give viewers a look inside the spooky R3.5 billion Villa shopping centre in Pretoria, which has been deserted for 15 years.

Mogotsi has raised concerns about his legal representation and personal security.

Xolani Khumalo and his co-accused hands themselves at the Katlehong police station in Ekurhuleni

ActionSA, DA call for investigation into reports that SANDF officials defied Ramaphosa’s orders

Rise Mzansi backs Treasury’s decision to extend deadline for public comment on online gambling tax

Orlando Pirates have confirmed that striker Tshegofatso Mabasa will join Stellenbosch FC on loan until the end of the season.

Former England captain Heather Knight says she is “certainly committed” to continue playing despite taking up as a position as general manager of London Spirit in The Hundred.

The Buffalo Bills sack coach Sean McDermott after a play-off defeat by the Denver Broncos.

Scotland’s Paul Foster and Alex Marshall become World Indoor Bowls pairs champions together for the fifth time.

Mom insisted I needed a ‘free-form education’ outside public school. After four years of loneliness, I gave up hope that someone would get me out

“Every mother in the world wishes her kid wouldn’t grow up so fast.”

Mom laughs as she holds me close.

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Social media is filling up with influencers telling us how to become much more intellectual. A great, enriching idea – or just another cue to show off?

Name: Disgustingly educated.

Age: About 18 months.

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Strathclyde University said last month that it planned to cut almost 80 jobs to try to save £35m.

South Africans believe US psychic Kandis Starr – whose comments about Joslin Smith went viral – has contacted the ‘spirit’ of Thomas Sithole.

If you gaze up to the skies over the Western Cape coastline, there’s an excellent chance you’ll spot Jean Tresfon flying overhead.

Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Local outfit brought all three of its GR Hilux IMT Evos home within top 20, and with a best finish of 10th overall.

From screen queen to real-life lover girl, Mbali finally gives fans a front-row seat

Good manners have not been cancelled, yet. Here are some old-school values that still indicate respect and care.

Study suggests being optimistic produces more antibodies, hinting at future healthcare potential of mental techniques

Being optimistic may boost the immune system according to research that points to a connection between the mind and our body’s natural defences.

Scientists have found people who used positive thinking to boost activity in the brain’s reward system responded better to...

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa wants to enforce stricter pricing rules on Sentech.

Philip Green co-founded The Internet Solution in 1993 with two friends from university, pioneering an industry in South Africa.

Isuzu has upgraded its local manufacturing efforts alongside its major panel supplier.

The Department of Transport is still waiting for cabinet approval to produce driver’s licences through an agreement with Home Affairs.

How the third Monday of January came to be known as the most depressing day of the year.

Bosses, in a post to staff, say in hindsight, it was not a good use of charitable funds.

A pilot scheme is rolled out in the north of the Isle of Man by the public health directorate.

The myth of ‘the most depressing day of the year’ won’t die – but does it actually do any harm?