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MPs are on Tuesday debating President Cyril Ramaphosa’s state of the nation address, which he presented last Thursday

Statistician-general Risenga Maluleke says the unemployment challenge in the country should not be watered down.

New research by the Southern African Agri Initiative (Saai) showed that farmers have lost trust in the Department of Agriculture and Minister John Steenhuisen.

Bongani Ntanzi is one of the five accused in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial.

SAPS in KwaZulu-Natal says it has noted Mathibeli’s social media post with disdain.

The Department says Abathembu King is not empowered to dethrone any traditional leaders

Longtime civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson dies at age 84. And, the U.S. and Iran are set for high-stakes negotiations today in Geneva about Iran’s nuclear program.

As the U.S. and Iran continue to engage indirectly in nuclear talks, what challenges remain? NPR speaks with Richard Nephew, former deputy special envoy for Iran in the Biden administration.

Representatives for the U.S. and Iran will meet in Geneva Tuesday for a second round of nuclear talks as the U.S. builds up military forces in the region.

Expectations for a breakthrough are low as delegations meet for a third time to try and negotiate an end to the war.

Officials allege that an empty coffin was placed over concealed bags of charcoal in a hearse.

John Steenhuisen will not seek re-election as DA leader, leaving the race wide open for a successor.

Seven men from Ghana were “burnt beyond recognition” after Islamists raided the town they were travelling through.

Police are still looking for a fourth suspect in the attack which has shocked South Africans.

South Africa’s poultry industry has seen a massive rise in production, while diseases are making a massive mark on the beef and pork industries.

South Africa’s unemployment rate has dropped by 0.5 percentage points in the final quarter of 2025, but the numbers are still sitting at crisis levels—especially for the youth.

Treasury Minister Chris Thomas’s budget sees the tax-free allowance rise by £2,250 to £17,000.

The debate will take place Tuesday and Wednesday and the president will reply on Thursday.

288 amakhosi were officially confirmed by KZN Premier Thami Ntuli to perform this duty

The work of the Ad Hoc Committee has been extended until 31 March 2026, marking its third extension.

Radebe says he was asked to step down over ongoing financial challenges in the municipality.

England wing Henry Arundell is available for Saturday’s Six Nations clash with Ireland at Twickenham after his red card last weekend.

Ireland and Australia are both eliminated from the T20 World Cup as rain forced the cancellation of the Group B game between the Irish and Zimbabwe.

Springbok boss Rassie Erasmus has responded to being linked with two wildly contrasting stories related to the former All Blacks coach.

Orlando Pirates host Mamelodi Sundowns in a crucial Betway Premiership clash at FNB Stadium on Wednesday, 18 February.

Chocolate-brown is trending in design.

The prime lending rate has been set 350 basis points above the repo rate since 2001.

The committee’s mandate was due to expire on 20 February 2026.

The Pokemon card was purchased by the son of former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci

Forum members discuss their discomfort with mass deportation efforts, debate how federal agents have interacted with civilians, and complain about their working conditions.

Language-driven systems represent a structural, irreversible change in how organisations access and apply intelligence, says STM Healthcare’s Vukosi Sambo.

Most scanning apps try to get you to buy a cloud storage subscription or pay for extras. Not FairScan, which is free and open-source, and has some powerful features.

As patients and employers look for alternatives to pricey GLP-1 drugs, Silicon Valley startup Twin Health is using AI and wearable sensors to help people make healthier choices.

Toyota has lifted the covers off three variants of the hotly anticipated RAV4.

Toyota’s luxury brand, Lexus, is gearing up to launch a first-of-its-kind SUV in South Africa.

Farmer Sam Stables walks from Herefordshire to London to raise awareness of mental health.

The latest stage of the public inquiry into 2,000 deaths in Essex hears more from bereaved families.