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Minister of Social Development Sisisi Tolashe was forced to retract a DG vacancy post she defended after President Cyril Ramaphosa clarified that the power to appoint someone in the position lay with him

Eskom has made significant headway in improving its financial standing, but major risks threaten to derail the utility’s progress if left unaddressed.

As the BBC weather presenter bids farewell after 25 years, we take you through some of her best moments on screen.

Ford SA will roll out an updated Ranger line-up during the first half of 2026, bringing revised engines, new derivatives and wider availability of existing powertrains for its popular locally-built bakkie.

Police investigate crash on the N1 near Modimolle, with unconfirmed reports of multiple fatalities.

SANDF deployed to crime-affected areas in the Western Cape to support policing efforts…

A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of his pregnant ex-wife…

Higher Education Portfolio Committee chair urges speedy conclusion to VC disciplinary process.

BBC’s Leyla Khodabakhshi speaks to locals and visitors in Florida ahead of the Artemis II mission blast off.

Hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees struggling to survive in Bangladesh’s overcrowded camps will see their food assistance slashed starting on Wednesday, raising alarm throughout the increasingly desperate community.

It’s peak fire season in the Thai city, which now ranks as one of the world’s most polluted.

People in Iran describe angry scenes and tense relationships as rifts open up over the war.

DR Congo qualify for their first World Cup since 1974 as Axel Tuanzebe’s strike gives the Leopards a 1-0 win over Jamaica in their play-off.

Eritrea are one of six nations to reach the group stage of qualification for Afcon 2027, having played their first games in the competition since 2007.

Solomon Ogbonna Eziko’s installation as an Igbo leader in East London has sparked tensions.

Both government and opposition groups have been accused of being responsible for the deadly attack.

Premier’s acquisition of RFG has led to 53 iconic South African brands now being housed in one massive listed entity.

Iconic global drink giant, Coca-Cola, has pledged R17.6 billion in planned investment in South Africa over the next three and a half years.

Handing over your car for service means entrusting your safety to others – but in a crowded aftermarket, trust isn’t always easy to find.

The party had previously called for a relief of R3 in the fuel levy.

508 political parties have shown an interest in participating in the forthcoming polls.

Deputy Minister of Home Affairs says operations for 2026 Easter will be mainly intelligence driven

Minority opposition parties in NMB to table a motion of no confidence against Mayor Babalwa Lobishe

Now onto their fifth manager of the season, are League Two Barrow the true ‘kings of chaos’?

The 12 groups for FIFA World Cup 2026 in the United States, Canada and Mexico have been confirmed after the conclusion of the UEFA playoffs.

Tsepo Masilela shares his verdict on Manqoba Mngqithi to Kaizer Chiefs, praising his approach but warning of dressing room challenges.

Bafana Bafana were left to rue missed opportunities after suffering a defeat to Panama in a friendly at the Cape Town Stadium on Tuesday.

Why has the UK introduced a ban on student visas for four countries? Today in Focus talks to affected students in Sudan and Afghanistan, as well as our home affairs editor, Rajeev Syal

In early March, with little warning, the UK announced a ban on student visas for four countries: Sudan, Afghanistan, Myanmar and Cameroon.

It came as devastating news to Afra Elmahdi (pictured), an exceptional...

Trump administration claims list is part of an EEOC investigation into antisemitic discrimination at university

A federal judge on Tuesday ordered the University of Pennsylvania to hand over records about Jewish employees on campus to a federal agency as part of an investigation into antisemitic discrimination but said it did not have to reveal any employee’s affiliation with a specific...

A fire destroyed the Malachite Bird Hide on the evening of 26 March in the Wilderness section of the Garden Route National Park.

Joburg mayor Dada Morero has sheepishly confirmed a Douglasdale pothole repair, calling on Helen Zille not to repeat her viral actions…

Handre Pollard reflected on the time he spent with his family before leaving for The Bulls tour, kicking off in Scotland. Take a look…

Trevor Mathiane and Julien Outrebon will assist the 47-year-old Moroccan.

Places in the quarter-finals are at stake this weekend.

Artemis II is NASA’s first crewed mission under the Artemis programme.

The company’s South African operation will highlight the availability of AI courses and other training initiatives at the ITWeb Security Summit 2026 in Johannesburg.

A 23-year veteran of the Siemens Group, Florian Kellenberger will help Siemens Mobility accelerate SA’s digital rail transition.

The problem isn’t technology or resistance. It’s pre-digital habits that bend modern systems to fit the old bureaucratic logic.

Chery has officially confirmed that it will establish a vehicle production facility in South Africa, making the transition from an importer to a local manufacturer.

The global oil price recovered after Iran and the US signalled they were prepared to end the war.

Ford has overhauled the Ranger bakkie series in South Africa, with sweeping changes to the lineup.