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Pule Ashley McDonald Mokou was convicted by the regional court in Benoni in 2023, and was given a life sentence behind bars. However, Pretoria high court judge FMM Reid found that the magistrate misdirected himself.

Co-director Georgia Jones says the festival’s future depends on championing African artists, drawing younger audiences and making space for genres like amapiano without losing its core identity

Johannes Richter went from failing at university to being named the best chef in South Africa for the second year in a row.

Flagship SUV offering has been treated to a comprehensive overhaul.

The league has described revelations by the Auditor-General as a betrayal of young people.

He insists that his continued solitary confinement is unlawful.

More than 16 000 people were processed at the Lebombo border on Tuesday alone

Israel says it’s creating a “security zone” inside Lebanon, where homes will be demolished, and residents won’t be allowed to return home until people in northern Israel feel safe.

Powerful blasts destroyed homes and sparked panic in the city of Bujumbura on Tuesday night.

Magyar represents the biggest threat to Viktor Orban’s rule in Hungary since he won the first of four consecutive victories in 2010.

Britain’s 1,640-foot-long National Covid Memorial Wall stretches along the River Thames, with over a quarter million hearts representing the lives lost during the pandemic — across from Parliament.

The army has been deployed to five of South Africa’s nine provinces for a year-long operation.

This is just the second time that DR Congo have reached the World Cup finals, sparking celebrations in Kinshasa.

The new law imposes a maximum penalty of 10 years in jail and criminalises the “promotion” of same-sex relations.

DR Congo qualify for their first World Cup since 1974 as Axel Tuanzebe’s strike gives the Leopards a 1-0 win over Jamaica in their play-off.

Cape Town homeowners are being warned that they have until the end of April to check the valuation of their properties.

Chery will start building cars in South Africa next year after it completes the recommissioning of its new Rosslyn plan.

A restaurant in Leamington say rising costs and falling footfall are behind their decision to close.

She explains, that concern led to calls for reports and intervention in stalled matters

The Electoral Commission says candidate nominations for the elections is end of July.

The committee has concluded its investigation into allegations of maladministration at the fund.

Jermain Defoe hopes he can be a trailblazer for black managers as he targets promotion with National League side Woking.

Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson says his players are “chomping at the bit” as the Championship campaign resumes following the international break.

Olympic gold medallist Daniel Wiffen states his intention to move his training base away from California if he does not perform well at the Irish Open in Bangor.

The next PSL transfer window is fast approaching and it presents Kaizer Chiefs with a couple of big opportunities.

Reality TV star and certified foodie, Abongwe Mseleku, dedicated her degree, which she obtained from AFDA, to her mother, Busisiwe MaCele.

On 1 April, customers will earn 5x Smart Shopper points on all purchases for one day only – and not as an April Fools’ joke.

The DA’s mayoral candidate Helen Zille is known for her viral stunts over the years. Here are a few that have grabbed headlines…

It was proposed that the law be changed so courts aren’t able to refer state patients to correctional services

The tax agency invested in developing its cleaning staff. Today, 70 are customs officers, 29 are service consultants and 68 are artisans.

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for 2 April 2026.

A Saps captain is suspended after allegedly manipulating finance systems to withdraw millions meant for presidential protection travel expenses.

The militia movement in the US is undergoing a rebrand that trades counterprotests for expensive weapons, manly sweatshirts, and highly curated Instagram grids.

With the MacBook Neo in the mix, there have never been more options to choose from in Apple’s MacBook lineup.

Sars has unveiled a digital overhaul featuring biometric taxpayer IDs and AI-powered compliance systems.

The South African car industry achieved incredible sales figures this March, though this momentum is unlikely to continue in April.

Prasa is under the microscope following corruption allegations.

South Africa was hit with substantial petrol and diesel price hikes this week, and the outlook for next month is even worse.

The Welsh Ambulance Service said newly qualified paramedics would not be offered roles this year due to “financial and operational issues”.

Marie McGrath was diagnosed with bowel cancer at the start of 2026

The industrial action is due to start on 7 April and there is likely to be disruption to services.