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Moroccan asylum seeker Ahmed Alid told police he stabbed two men in protest at the Gaza conflict.

More than a thousand residents of notorious, gang-invested Helenvale, in Gqeberha, marched through the streets with the chairperson of the DA Federal Council, Helen Zille, on Thursday to demand justice for Emilio Hutchinson, 3, who was murdered in his bed last week.

Extreme weather is becoming more frequent and more intense in many places because of climate change.

The health department says South Africa is on course to “eliminate” malaria by 2028, despite recording almost 9 800 cases last year.

Another municipality has been held criminally liable for water pollution in Mpumalanga.

Around 160 long-finned pilot whales washed up on the western Australian coast, wildlife officials say.

Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who turned 24 last month while in captivity, has spent more than 200 days in captivity. His left arm was partially blown off by a grenade during the Hamas-led attack on Oct. 7.

Three astronauts will spend six months on China’s space station. Some experts worry China’s ambitious space program could pose a threat to U.S. space superiority and military effectiveness.

Pedro Sánchez is deciding whether to resign after a case against his wife by an anti-corruption group.

East Africa is being pounded by unusually heavy rains linked to a combination of global weather events.

At least 118 inmates escaped from prison after heavy rains on Wednesday night damaged the facility in Sujela near the Nigerian capital, a prison service spokesperson said.

A manhunt is launched after more than 100 inmates escape the colonial-era facility near Abuja.

The depressed outlook for South African banks has significantly impacted share prices in 2024, but there’s one notable exception.

Public enterprises minister Pravin Gordhan has revealed how much Eskom has spent on diesel for its Open Cycle Gas Turbines over the past 5 years.

The world’s largest economy grew less than expected but rising inflation may delay a rate cut.

The latest PPI data from Stats SA shows a decline in meat inflation, with fears over more pain at the tills starting to diminish.

MK Party members are arriving at Nkandla for an election event.

Solly Msimanga says he expects load shedding to return after the 29 May elections.

Velenkosini Hlabisa also defended the Ingonyama Trust Act, which he said had been beneficial to black people in KwaZulu-Natal

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The leader of Rise Mzansi, highlighted four key areas in the Free State that require attention.

Fifa has announced a partnership with Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil company, Aramco.

Everton boss Sean Dyche says the club still have “miles to go” on and off the pitch after the Merseyside derby win over Liverpool.

Kaizer Chiefs defender Dillon Solomons acknowledged the emotional strain the club’s torrid run has had on players but emphasised the need for unity ahead of their match against SuperSport United.

Kaizer Chiefs interim coach fate being decided while young players worry about receiving enough game time to develop amidst shortcomings

Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge, apologises for shared housekeeping photos of student accommodation.

‘Real Housewives of Durban’ star Maria Valaskatzis was mocked for her Shein and Temu wardrobe as well as ‘borrowing’ accessories.

Smol opened up about his long-awaited collaboration with Mörda as the two Black Motion founders reunite on a new song.

Red Carnation Hotels, the South Africa family-owned hotel collection, has announced the opening of its latest masterpiece in Scotland.

Kabza De Small is making headlines after cancelling his performance at the Bom Extravaganza All Black Edition on Freedom Day in Soshanguve.

Music mogul and businessman Chicco Twala, says he refuses to take the stand in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial. Here’s why…

Radio and television personality MaBlerh will host ‘The Real Housewives of Durban’ reunion for the second year in a row.

Changan Mazda, a Chinese company receiving investment from Mazda, today, at Auto China 2024, unveiled the all-new electrified vehicle, Mazda EZ-6, and the Mazda Arata, the design concept model of electrified vehicle. The Mazda EZ-6, unveiled today, is the first of a series of new electrified vehicles (new energy vehicles) developed and manufactured by Changan […]

Series returns to action after a month’s break with a line-up of 25 entrants confirmed.

The South African Weather Service is partnering with French company Meteorage to improve the use of lightning data for the safety of people, animals and infrastructure.

The World Bank is advising South Africa’s National Treasury on a climate risk strategy after floods in recent years caused billions of dollars of damage.

More than 530 stranded loggerhead turtle hatchlings have been admitted to the Cape Town aquarium’s Turtle Conservation Centre in just two weeks.

Last week, the south coast of KwaZulu-Natal was mopping up damage after being battered by heavy, unexpected rainfall over the weekend. How seriously should your political party take such issues? Here’s what voters think.