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Political parties, parliament committee flag growing gap between government promises and lived reality

South Africa’s gold mining industry has declined into a shadow of its former self despite vast remaining resources, as rising costs, regulatory burdens, policy uncertainty, and weak infrastructure have driven away investment.

The 63-year-old said it had been an “absolute privilege” to bring viewers the weather every day.

Things to do in the Eastern Cape: From Addo’s giants to Tsitsikamma ziplines, rediscover the best of home in our nostalgic guide for expats.

March and March Movement allege that 60 learners have not been placed at Addington Primary School.

Gauteng government briefs the media on the foot-and-mouth disease.

Zacharia Olivier is accused of killing two women in Limpopo.

Jerome Booysen, 11 co-accused face charges relating to Brian Wainstein’s murder among others

Airports in Thailand and Nepal have begun screening passengers from West Bengal.

Firefighters in Victoria are battling at least six major fires amid a record-breaking heatwave.

The 80-year-old is accused of crimes of humanity over his bloody war on drugs that left thousands killed.

Prosecutors say Paul Mackenzie lured the latest victims to their deaths by writing notes from his prison cell.

An investigation found that some of the 16 detained last year planned to unseat President Bola Tinubu.

The UN mission says it is gravely concerned by “inflammatory rhetoric calling for violence against civilians”.

Barbara Kyagulanyi said she was assaulted when she refused to reveal her husband’s whereabouts.

Scooters Pizza is opening a new location in Johannesburg next month after announcing its comeback last year.

SARS wants to introduce new laws that will enable wide-reaching lifestyle audits, helping it clamp down on taxpayers whose lifestyles don’t match their means.

In a South African education landscape increasingly focused on outcomes rather than optics, Alma Mater International School has quietly established itself as one of the country’s most consistent pipelines into hard-science degrees and top-tier global universities.

Northampton Hope Centre staff say people who need the shelter could be turned away by next week.

The Madlanga Commission is investigating allegations of criminality into justice system.

The Ad Hoc Committee is probing North West Premier Lazarus Mokgosi’s alleged misconduct

The state is alleged to have suffered losses through Umzinyathi Municipality’s irregular tenders.

Major-General Lesetja Senona is accused of having strong ties to Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala

The Sharks’ impressive recent win also served to showcase the ever-improving form of Springbok duo Aphelele Fassi and Jordan Hendrikse.

Captain Caelan Doris says Ireland are determined to atone for a disappointing end to last year’s Six Nations, starting with next week’s tournament opener against holders France.

BBC Sport NI assesses some of the storylines around this year’s BetMcLean Cup semi-finals as Linfield host Ballymena United and Glentoran are at home to Coleraine.

Rassie Erasmus has revealed some interesting insights into how things stand in terms of the Springboks’ flyhalf stocks.

EFF leader Julius Malema has issued a strong-worded response to Elon Musk, who criticised the performance of ‘Kill The Boer’ in viral videos.

Patrice Motsepe, South Africa’s first black billionaire appears to be heir apparent to a highly sought-after presidential role. But it’s not the ANC …

February 2026 SASSA Child Support Grants are available to any qualifying family with young children. But many don’t claim their full benefit.

A number of plyers are in good form following the SA20 competition.

Eskom areas experiencing morning and evening load reduction include communities across two main blocks.

Outa has warned homeowners not to rush rooftop solar registration as Eskom and municipal rules remain unclear and contested.

DStv has announced flexible payments, lower decoder pricing, a stronger entry-level package, and enhanced rewards.

The crypto market is buzzing with opportunities in 2026, and investors are scanning for the next big crypto 2026. From stable projects like Monero to emerging gems like APEMARS ($APRZ), the market is alive with potential. Whether you’re exploring Polkadot, Hyperliquid, or World Liberty Financial, each coin has a unique value proposition that could change […]

For years, fintech sold the story of rebels vs incumbents, speed vs bureaucracy and apps vs banks. That era is over.

You can get behind the wheel of the new Honda Amaze from just R254,900 in 2026, or with instalments starting at only R3,399 per month.

South Africa’s largest motoring trade union claims that Chery’s acquisition of Nissan’s factory sets an example for other Chinese manufacturers to follow.

Luxurious SUVs have for long been the go-to choice for those who have reached the top.

In a recent survey, 72% of prison officers say they are frequently stressed at work, 42% say they have been assaulted at least once. So what motivates them – and how do they cope?