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Stats SA has firmly rejected a private fibre operator’s claim that South Africa’s population could be far higher than official figures, saying novel techniques cannot replace transparency and replicable statistical methods.

South Africa’s presidency joked on Thursday that the country would “take a commercial break” from the G20 while US President Donald Trump leads the forum, after the country was snubbed by the US.

The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues in the High Court in Pretoria.

Event rallies men and boys to combat GBVF, with Free State Premier Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae attending.

Gauteng MEC for Education, Matome Chiloane briefs public on Grade 1 and Grade 8 learner placements.

Mnisi says he was unfit to proceed after claims the defence may face probes over a conspiracy.

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.

In a petition to the premier human rights watchdog in the Americas, the first challenge to U.S. military strikes on alleged drug-carrying boats argues that the death was an extrajudicial killing.

The US president hopes that a peace deal will pave the way for greater American investment in the resource-rich region.

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.

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has doubled down on this stance that introducing a wealth tax is not viable in South Africa. 

Kevin Aron explains how governance and affordability will shape SA’s medical schemes.

Over the last three months, Checkers achieved more positive media coverage than its main competitors, Spar, Pick n Pay, and Woolworths.

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.

Here are all the kick off times to note for the Blitzboks’ matches on the opening day of the Cape Town Sevens.

Rory McIlroy describes his one-over par round of 72 at the Australian Open at Royal Melbourne as a “rollercoaster”.

A mistake against Siwelele has reignited doubts about Ronwen Williams’ reliability. Should he still start at AFCON?

In this Chelsea edition of Confession Cam, players including Hannah Hampton, Aggie Beever-Jones, Keira Walsh and Erin Cuthbert reveal their most embarrassing moments, football icks and what football rule they would like to change.

The future of South Africa’s critically endangered penguins looks brighter, thanks to the introduction of these camera traps.

Head coach Rassie Erasmus said the Springboks have not responded negatively to pressure in the past, and shouldn’t do so again.

“We know what we’re coming up against, a very good side in Marumo Gallants, but the boys, I think, are pretty confident,” said Sibisi.

Parents with incomplete applications are urged to reapply and upload all required documents.

BYD has launched the Sealion 5 in South Africa – and it’s the country’s most affordable plug-in hybrid EV to date.

Demand for technology professionals in South Africa has rebounded in the second half of 2025, with 10 skills emerging as highly in demand.

Hisense, a leading brand in global consumer electronics and home appliances, has once again ranked No.1 globally in the 100-inch (and over) TV segment with a 56.6% shipment share, and in the Laser TV segment with a 68.9% shipment share in Q3 2025, according to the latest data released by Omdia.

The ChatGPT maker enters into a definitive agreement to acquire Neptune.ai, a start-up that offers tools for experiment tracking and metadata management.

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.

South Africa’s century-old state monopoly on rail is coming to an end.

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

Shane Bevan and Laura Tongue say it is “cruel” for grieving families to be left waiting for answers.

Bethany Lewis, 18, set up the group after her polycystic ovary syndrome diagnosis, in April.

New resources are being designed to improve understanding of common conditions.