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Opposition parties want urgent action after allegations that senior officials colluded to remove a bus operator from a long-term commuter contract following alleged bribery demands, as revealed by the Mail & Guardian

Institutional reform, not declarations, is key to lasting change

Unlawful connections have contributed to recurring power outages and damage to infrastructure.

Snow and ice have already been reported along the N1 and N10 routes in the Pixley Ka Seme District.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be provided after President Trump said he was pausing a U.S. military-guided effort to let merchant vessels through.

Democrats outpace Republicans in voter enthusiasm for the midterm elections, according to NPR’s latest poll. And Trump says “Project Freedom” is paused because of progress toward an Iran agreement.

Wang Yi is holding talks with Iran’s foreign minister Aragchi who is on his first trip to China since the war began.

It was one of the deadliest Israeli strikes of the Gaza war, devastating one extended family. A year and a half later, the survivors find their loved ones’ remains.

The baby hippo, which has been named Bumpy, was found clinging to its lifeless mother at a lake.

DNA tests are underway to confirm whether remains found inside the crocodile match that of a missing man.

Sudan’s foreign minister says Ethiopia and UAE has chosen the “wrong path” and would regret it.

Former Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in a massive offensive by combined jihadist and separatist forces.

The City of Johannesburg has been put on notice by the National Treasury, which is threatening to cut off funding to the metro over its financial governance failures.

The government has signed a new agreement to investigate the feasibility of converting Gauteng’s e-toll gantries for speed enforcement and vehicle licence checks.

Major-General Hendrik Flynn on Wednesday concluded his testimony at the Madlanga Commission.

Members of the NCC have gathered for a prayer in their constituency office in Westridge, Cape Flats

Mncedisi Maphisa has been suspended by the party after a recording of a phone call that was leaked

Adams’ lawyer says he’s likely to appear in court tomorrow, as he has not yet been formally charged

Football Australia urges the Victorian government to reverse a ban on World Cup matches being shown on big screens at Melbourne’s Federation Square.

Grant Kekana expects a tough clash as Mamelodi Sundowns host Kaizer Chiefs in the Betway Premiership at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium.

Siya Kolisi only has a couple of games left with the Sharks, and he has admitted there will be mixed emotions in the coming weeks.

Britain’s ‘special relationship’ with the United States may be under renewed scrutiny, but when it comes to football, it appears to be in fine health, writes Dan Roan.

Robben Island Museum is now hiring for key roles after announcing its plan to introduce tourist accommodation on the heritage site.

An enticing battle is brewing between each side’s world-class scrumhalf.

There is a low risk that the outbreak will turn into a national health emergency in South Africa.

A multitude of incidents caused by severe weather conditions across South Africa including the closure of schools, trees falling on shacks and high tides.

The Institute for Primary Facts has compiled more than 3.5 million pages of the Epstein files for public display at the newly opened Donald J. Trump and Jeffrey Epstein Memorial Reading Room.

SpaceX is heading for a record IPO with governance terms that erode investor rights in unprecedented ways.

This new app tracks every time you swipe your card at a cool restaurant—and tells all your friends.

The recent announcement that A24 has secured the rights to adapt the Elden Ring franchise for the big screen is more than yet another statement of intent for the next era of cinematic storytelling. For years, the relationship between gaming and film was fraught with a fundamental misunderstanding of what makes us want to dive […]

The sale of adulterated diesel has increased in South Africa as sellers try to take advantage of the surging diesel price.

Prasa has more than 268 passenger train coaches ready to be deployed on South Africa’s rail network.

Choking is an emergency — and over-65s are most at risk. Dr Oscar shares what to do if you’re alone.

The Dutch foreign ministry confirmed that a British, German and Dutch national had now been taken from the virus-hit ship.

The Andes strain of the virus has been confirmed in some passengers, which can rarely be passed from person to person.