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Minister in the presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says the public and media should not assume that the murder of Marius van der Merwe, who appeared as Witness D at the Madlanga commission, was in any way linked to the inquiry.

Lance Corporal George Hooley was named by Sir Keir Starmer in the Commons during PMQs.

South Africans raised on 12-hour day-night cycles find the Northern Hemisphere’s winter darkness shocking. But there’s a silver lining…

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen’s plan to vaccinate the national cattle herd against Foot-and-Mouth Disease has drawn criticism from industry stakeholders.

Warrant Officer Phaladi Makola is being cross examined by defense lawyer Lot Ramusi.

Santaco in Gauteng is concerned about taxi violence in the province.

Adv Ravele says it was not correct for the Presidency to withdraw Prince Mphephu’s certificate

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, who lives in hiding, is reportedly safe and on her way to Oslo.

The two four-storey buildings that came down in Fez contained eight families, state media report.

The Tesla boss says instead of leading the Department of Government Efficiency, he could have been working for his companies.

The fighters led by the CIA found themselves spiraling into despair because of what they saw as bureaucratic neglect and abandonment by the U.S. government. Among their ranks was Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the man charged with killing one National Guard soldier and seriously injuring a second after opening fire on them in Washington, D.C. on Thanksgiving Eve.

Schools and shops remain closed in Uvira amid fears that rebels have seized some administrative buildings.

Plotters misjudged the national mood and Benin’s neighbours learnt from past errors, says analyst Paul Melly.

Nigeria denies the violation saying the aircraft made an emergency landing due to a technical issue.

There is a large police presence in major cities and the authorities have encouraged people to stay home.

The latest PayInc Economic Index points to a continued positive trajectory for South Africa, with the economy showing resilience despite a year of challenges.

United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says that Washington is open to extending AGOA and excluding South Africa, saying the country is a “unique problem”.

The NA adopted a report that establishes a committee that will play oversight over the Presidency.

The Oversight Committee will give MPs a dedicated mechanism to scrutinise the Presidency’s work

Ntshavheni says employment increased by 248 000 jobs in the third quarter of this year.

This year’s survey took place one year into the formation of the Government of National Unity.

BBC sport’s cricket reporter Henry Moeran explains why England’s decision to go the beach in Noosa is not attracting the same level of scrutiny as it has done in Britain, with Ben Stokes’ side 2-0 down in the Ashes series against Australia.

England will take on Uruguay and Japan at Wembley in March in their final two games before Thomas Tuchel names his 2026 World Cup squad.

A former England rugby star has suggested the Springboks are not as dominant as other world champion sides such as the All Blacks in 2015.

Ireland’s Aoife Wafer is expected to play her first game since breaking her collarbone and rupturing a medial ligament in September.

Homeowners in eThekwini Municipality should prepare for an important update coming in early 2026. Here’s what to expect…

Solidarity is claiming a significant union win after it was ruled in court that Heineken Beverages discriminated against striking workers …

The show premiered on 6 December 2025, but some viewers have found it underwhelming compared with the previous season.

A young Lions squad will be hunting a win over Newcastle Red Bulls in their Challenge Cup second round match in England on Saturday.

Tonight’s draw could make one lucky player millions richer.

Partnership will focus on new energy vehicles and is expected to see the Fiesta returning based on the same platform as the Renault 4, 5 and Nissan Micra.

Elon Musk’s SpaceX is said to be looking to raise more than $25-billion through a public listing in 2026.

McDonald’s said the moment served as “an important learning” as it explored “the effective use of AI”.

Eskom received the worst media sentiment rating of all South African companies, including other large state-owned enterprises.

A beautifully designed split keyboard that seems utterly determined not to work.

The all-new Honda Amaze offers feature-rich motoring, standout pricing, and impressive practicality.

The South African Guild of Mobility Journalists has announced the semi-finalists for the 2026 Car of the Year competition.

GP Dr Oscar Duke explains the different symptoms you might experience.

Flu has come early and experts predict it could be a particularly nasty season, with a new strain circulating.