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Unemployment fund’s old online claims system still takes applications that go nowhere

Ask most South Africans why they haven’t started investing yet, and you’ll probably hear the same answers: “I’m too young to worry about that, I’ve got time later.” “It’s too late for me now.” “I don’t have enough to invest to make it worthwhile.” These are all understandable feelings – but they’re not facts. The […]

Rev Chikane served as the Secretary of Cabinet and the Director General in the Presidency.

The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.

Its name is short — like its size — but bees are one of Earth’s most important and busy creatures.

President Vladimir Putin is in Beijing for talks with President Xi Jinping, in a closely watched visit that comes just days after President Trump’s high-profile trip to China.

A new report finds that global humanitarian aid is failing, with cuts from major donors like the United States and increased attacks on health workers further eroding the system.

The former power minister was sentenced to 75 years in jail in absentia earlier this month.

Ghana will face fellow West African heavyweights Ivory Coast in qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.

The government and transport operators are in talks to resolve the dispute over the hike in fuel prices.

A bank that ceased operations more than two decades ago is seeking compensation from Malawi that could approach a 10th of the country’s annual budget, following a court ruling that regulators illegally revoked its licence

Key roads have remained largely empty and some schools have asked students to stay at home.

Sharp increases in electricity, petrol and diesel prices in April have sent headline inflation surging, pushing the limit of the South African Reserve Bank’s tolerance band.

SARS will soon require all foreign-registered vehicles to be declared on its systems.

Energy prices were lower due to the government’s energy bill support package and lower wholesale prices before the Iran war.

The ANC and DA in Joburg have differing expectations ahead of the State of the City Address

Nhlamulo Ndhlela was removed as uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) spokesperson on Tuesday.

Political parties have until Friday to submit names to the National Assembly Speaker.

Reverend Chikane, says SA’s post-TRC process failed many victims of apartheid-era crimes.

Sion Yaxley, 29, is sentenced for chants made prior to Wrexham taking on Chelsea in the FA Cup.

Here are your latest transfer news updates on PSL giants Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns.

Only eight players have scored Bafana Bafana’s 11 FIFA World Cup goals. Which players will add their names this year?

Ronda Rousey’s return generated a huge 17 million in audience figures on Netflix.

Erica Campbell and her husband, Warryn Campbell, have been married for 25 years.

Do you agree? Here’s what The South African readers have shared about the controversy surrounding Dis-Chem shareholder, Mark Saltzman.

Fuel prices have surged to record levels, largely driven by geopolitical tensions that have destabilised international energy markets.

“There is a misunderstanding because my club didn’t receive the correct information,” said Ngezana.

The former world record holder is in the Mother City to also help establish the marathon as a major on the circuit.

Futurists, AI researchers and business leaders will unpack exponential technologies shaping industries, economies and human potential.

MTN Group will install GPUs at its African towers to build a distributed AI inference grid, while also investing in AI data centres.

Vibrating flowers uses huge amounts of energy, forcing bees to choose which plants to visit and affecting which ones are pollinated

Bees use as much energy collecting pollen through “floral buzzing” as they do taking off in flight, a study shows.

Scientists have found the vibrations bumblebees use to shake pollen loose from flowers are among the most exhausting behaviours they perform, forcing...

The latest callback only involves the F and none of the lesser RC variants.

Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather.

Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm.

One in 10 women live with adenomyosis yet sufferers say their pain is often dismissed.

Some people say they are “stranded” in hospital, but the NHS denies decisions around their care are driven by costs.