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Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis called this statistic a “tragedy” during a live stream in December.

According to reports, a petition calling for the revocation of Elon Musk’s US citizenship has emerged online and has already gathered 6,532 signatures in a month.

The partnership is designed to protect undersea cables, which Western officials say are increasingly under threat from Moscow.

Nkabinde rejects Batohi’s claims as inquiry reviews Chauke’s fitness over key prosecution cases.

The High Court is hearing arguments on the admissibility of the statement by Zungu

Chiloane says no major disruptions were recorded this year.

Mkhwanazi says the money he received from Matlala was for food and petrol.

Russian President Vladimir Putin visits India Thursday for the first time since launching the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. It comes after the U.S. imposed tariffs on India for buying Russian oil.

A long-awaited U.S.-brokered peace deal between DR Congo and Rwanda will be signed in Washington on Thursday — but the hardest work may only be beginning, with peace on the ground uncertain.

A long-awaited U.S.-brokered peace deal between DR Congo and Rwanda will be signed in Washington on Thursday — but the reality on the ground tells a different story.

BBC Sport’s Ask Me Anything team explains when players will meet up with their countries at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

A two-year investigation details disturbing accounts of rape, sexual violence, murders and environmental destruction.

Known as “One Boss Lady”, Ethel Chisono Edwards has become known for her rants about the president.

His departure on health grounds coincides with a spate of mass abductions across the West African state.

Sappi is working on a joint venture with Helsinki-headquartered UPM amid serious struggles for the graphic paper industry.

Naterial, the exclusive outdoor-living brand available only at Leroy Merlin, is reimagining how South Africans design and enjoy their outside spaces.

Customers will pay for investment in Britain’s energy networks, but should save from other changes.

French arms company Thales and former president Jacob Zuma back in court.

He admitted that he had no authority to conclude an agreement between EMPD and CAT VIP Protection.

Suspended Ekurhuleni Deputy Police Chief Julius Mkhwanazi will continue with his testimony…

His testimony will be followed by that of Police Minister Senzo Mchunu.

The World Darts Championship is staying at Alexandra Palace until at least 2031 after a new five-year deal is agreed.

A delegation from Iran will attend the 2026 World Cup draw in the US on Friday after threatening to boycott it over a visa row.

Gus Atkinson is brilliantly caught by Alex Carey for four, to give Mitchell Starc a fifth wicket as England fall to 264-8 on the opening day of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane.

As Rieko Ioane prepares for his Leinster debut, BBC Sport NI looks at his shock move and his spat with Ireland legend Johnny Sexton.

Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has invited the public to join him on a Christmas morning walk. Here are the details…

Both cities in the province will experience mostly clear conditions before storms develop from mid-afternoon.

Vodacom is waiting for requisite approvals from regulatory and governmental authorities in Kenya, Ethiopia and South Africa.

Announcement of Hadjar and Lindblad completes the grid for season 2026.

Absa’s Rob Downes and Juanetta Furusa-Matelakengisa, and Krutham’s Zanele Baloyi share insights from the recently-commissioned Africa Digital Assets Report 2025.

This month-long meteor shower peaks just after mid-November and is known for producing bright “fireball” shooting stars. Here’s what to know about Leonids and other major showers that will appear in 2025.

EskomSePush has continued to record hundreds of thousands of active users daily, despite load-shedding being nearly non-existent. Co-founder Herman Maritz recently explained to MyBroadband how it has adapted and thrived.

Unlock the course and raise your game with the best golf rangefinders you can buy.

Vehicle subscriptions are gaining popularity in South Africa as motorists struggle to keep pace with escalating car prices and ownership costs.

Lexus has added a new hybrid model to its flagship SUV series in South Africa.

This newly launched Chinese Adventure SUV sold 545 units in two weeks.

Young women say they were taught how to open a bank account in school, but not about their own health.