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Despite ending load-shedding, Eskom faces existential risks from declining demand, rising costs, and soaring municipal debt, as higher prices drive consumers to alternative energy, shrinking its sales base and threatening a downward financial spiral.

Codehesion, voted South Africa’s most trusted software development company in 2025, helps companies fix their software projects and ensure things are done right.

Football supremo Jomo Sono says Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos must be left alone to perform his duties

The state must fund and fix our public education system so no pupil is left behind

The Phala Phala theft trial is expected to continue in the Modimolle Regional Court.

The state responds to defence submissions after court denies request for CCTV footage.

The municipality says the aim of the shutdown is to improve plant reliability.

Ramaphosa asked to reprimand Mantashe for his utterances on minerals.

Rachel Bloor had assumed the heavy weight on her chest was her dog.

The former volunteers, who were facing lengthy jail terms, worked for an NGO that rescued asylum-seekers.

Palestinians say they’re suffering as they wait for progress in next phase of U.S.-backed ceasefire.

Novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie says her child’s death was caused by medical negligence, which the hospital denies.

Moroccan fans celebrated through the night as their beloved Atlas Lions beat Nigeria to make it to the Afcon final.

Eritrea denies the claim and accuses Ethiopia of seeking a pretext to attack, amid fears of renewed conflict.

Logistical problems lead to queues and some disgruntled voters as Ugandans elect their next president.

Mr Price’s move to acquire European retailer NKD is under extreme pressure from investors.

She oversaw the expansion of the franchise, including its five feature films and new TV shows

India has a $800m plan to make rare earth magnets, aiming to reduce dependence on Chinese imports – but can it work?

AI trained to recognise fire is among the latest developments in fire alarm tech.

He says he was shocked by the directive because he was against its disbandment.

Zuma applied for Khampepe’s recusal on the grounds that she was unsuitable to lead the commission.

Dion George has resigned from the Democratic Alliance as well as Parliament.

Kaizer Chiefs’ head of digital, Kemiso Motaung, has sent a plea to the supporters to block out banter from Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns fans.

Anastasia Vaipan-Law and Luke Digby finish seventh in the European Figure Skating European Championships with a score of 173.52.

An error-strewn performance from Anastasia Vaipan-Law and Luke Digby costs the British duo a European Figure Skating Championships medal in Sheffield.

Tammy Abraham could reunite with Aston Villa, Manchester United hope to sign Carlos Baleba in the summer, and Jean-Philippe Mateta is a target for Juventus.

The deadline for SA TV licence funding proposals has come and gone, leading to yet another extension and talk of a new Broadcasting Tax …

Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has appeared in good health, and noticeably slimmer, in a recent social media post….

South Africa was on the top of the travel list for these countries in 2025. Here’s where they came from…

Want to quit smoking? Find out how quit-smoking apps with behavioural tools and interactive features can support your journey.

Comrades are either scared of their own people or you fancy yourself as royalty.

The driver of the first truck had a breakdown and was repairing the vehicle when a second truck hit from behind.

Fresh pit bull attacks leave victims hospitalised, pets killed and residents fearful as officials face criticism for weak enforcement nationwide.

‘It is our job to essentially play rugby. From my personal point of view we just have to find a way.’

Mid-month data from the CEF suggests South Africa’s petrol and diesel prices will see further reductions in February 2026, but one development could throw a spanner in the works.

XRP, once considered the best crypto to buy, is now struggling to hold above $2 support. After rebounding to $2.4, the altcoin has slipped back below $2.16. Now, the focus is shifting toward emerging crypto-fiat banking platforms, with Digitap ($TAP) emerging as a leader in the instant offshore banking sector.  Digitap has become the centre […]

Software developer jobs are booming in South Africa, but too few qualified candidates are applying, Pnet data shows.

Soaking fabrics in a commonly used insect repellent is a simple and effective tool as mosquito bites become more common during daytime, study shows

From Africa to Latin America to Asia, babies have been carried in cloth wraps on their mothers’ backs for centuries. Now, the practice of generations of women could become a lifesaving tool in the fight against malaria.

Researchers in Uganda have...

One of South Africa’s favourite hatchbacks saw a massive drop in sales last month.

South Africans can look forward to a new international flight from the end of June.

Mini has launched a new limited-edition Countryman series, exclusive to South Africa.

Mahindra cemented itself as one of South Africa’s fastest-growing car brands with a record-breaking year in 2025.

Dr Alex George wants better assessment waiting times after paying for expensive private tests.

A study found the 10 consistently worst-performing centres were all in the Midlands and North of England.

Dr Susan Gilby told the BBC she was relieved the case was over and that it “was never about the money.”