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Brig-Gen Johannes Prince Mkhabela appeared in the Pretoria magistrate’s court accused of attempting to bribe a police investigator with R1.5m to dismiss a case against him from January 2026.

Hlologelo Mogotlane pleaded guilty to murder, conspiracy, and aggravated robbery charges in court.

Congress is out on recess as a partial shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security is underway. And, why some superstar athletes have been getting the “yips” at the Winter Olympics in Italy.

Rio de Janeiro’s iconic Carnival parades begin with a tribute to Brazil’s President Lula, illustrating his rise from poverty to power.

Israel will begin a contentious land regulation process in a large part of the occupied West Bank, which could result in Israel gaining control over wide swaths of the area for future development.

Authorities say they have put in place contingency measures as a labour dispute affects travel.

The authorities say a growing number of citizens are being illegally recruited to fight elsewhere.

Afcon 2027 will be held in June and July next year and reports the finals could be delayed are “totally unfounded”, says African football boss Patrice Motsepe.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the army will work with the police to fight organised crime and illegal mining.

The truck is supporting those who can not afford meals outside of school term-time.

PrimeXBT has rolled out a major upgrade to its crypto exchange offering in South Africa.

The bank was criticised for comparing employees’ spending habits to the wider public as part of wage negotiations.

Mid-month data on fuel price recoveries show that it will be a close call for motorists in March, with petrol prices sitting on the cusp—and it could go either way.

The current deadline of the Ad Hoc Committee is 20 February.

Sibiya has been linked to murder accused Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala by witnesses including Witness F.

ActionSA has confirmed that its leader is among five shortlisted candidates to lead the party’s 2026 Johannesburg mayoral campaign, with a final decision expected on 21 February

In his weekly letter, Ramaphosa says 1.3 million education assistants are employed at 19 000 schools

Kaizer Chiefs marched out of the CAF Confederation Cup, but their exit at the group stage still accumulated over R6 million in prize money.

Rassie Erasmus will usher in the new era of Springboks rugby. Three legendary careers are coming to an end and their replacements are ready.

Matches will briefly stop during a natural pause in play to allow Muslim players to break their fast – as has been the case since 2021 across English football.

Three of the five Team SA representatives at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics were in action on Saturday.

It comes after University College London settled a claim from students there over lost learning in the pandemic.

An urban planner has questioned how Cape Town’s N2 wall project contributes towards a long-term strategy of rooting out crime…

‘TT is open to the idea of playing here (SA) again,’ a source told the Mgosi Squad.

The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport stated the driver took his vehicle offroad before colliding with a vehicle on the N4.

AbaThembu King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo says Mandla Mandela is not entitled to be a chief.

I review laptops for a living, and it kills me when I see the PCs that Amazon and other retailers filter to the top.

AI creates brands, chats with customers and scans legal files, but who owns the output and who carries the risk?

Baker, who previously served as chief technology officer, takes the helm from Wim de Bruyn to lead the next phase of the bank’s technology evolution.

Andrew Baker, who previously served as chief technology officer, takes the helm from Wim de Bruyn.

Hijackers are looking for two discontinued cars in South Africa, including a small bakkie.

Mitsubishi has launched a new model for the Outlander SUV in South Africa, which is being limited to just a handful of units.

Women who experienced challenges during the menopause set up businesses to help others.

Campaigners claimed the guidance for employers, such as hospitals, shops and restaurants, was “legally flawed” and “overly simplistic”.

A high number of elderly people on wards and respiratory cases in A&E prompt warnings from staff.