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Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie and his department are keeping mum about over R146 million in unaccounted-for Covid-19 relief payments.

In a statement, the Spanish singer says the allegations are “absolutely false and deeply sadden me”.

Victor Majola is accused of killing Warrick DJ Warras Stock.

36 homes have been damaged in Mbalula village floods says government.

A South Korean court has sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison, the first verdict in eight criminal trials for allegations that include his 2024 martial law decree.

At least 19 people are now believed to have died in recent weeks in northern South Africa during floods.

President Museveni has about 76% of the vote with results in from nearly half of all polling stations.

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

President vetoes attempt by lawmakers to amend the constitution to retain control

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.

Mid-month data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) shows that petrol and diesel users in South Africa are lining up for a big cut to pricing in the new year.

Aveng has announced the retirement of its Group CEO, Scott Cummins, with the JSE-listed construction company now looking for a permanent replacement.

The sale of Hyde Park Corner has fallen through after conditions precedent in the deal were not met.

Donald Trump’s stand-off with the US central bank has recalled episodes in other countries – which ended badly for the economy.

ActionSA says whistle blowers have been targeted and even killed for speaking out against corruption

Risk analysis had revealed that almost the whole SAPS in Gauteng was working with criminal cartels.

The provincial secretary says he will accept nomination for chairperson of the ANC

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

England captain Zoe Stratford and fellow Women’s Rugby World Cup winner Natasha Hunt are continuing their teamwork by opening a coffee shop together.

Six-time major winner Carlos Alcaraz describes his surprise split with long-time coach Juan Carlos Ferrero as a “chapter of life that has to end”.

Follow the live scoring as the Bulls tackle French club Pau in a crucial Champions Cup game on Friday night.

The NBA says it is discussing its “vision” for a proposed European basketball league with Berlin, Real Madrid and other Spanish clubs.

Spain’s veteran singer and cultural icon Julio Iglesias has rejected allegations of abuse lodged against him by two female ex-employees.

A wandering white rhino got caught in the heavy downpour at Kruger National Park, necessitating a rescue operation.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s daughter Chicago West is turning eight.

Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis defended plans to build a R180m N2 ‘security wall’, where several informal settlements are located.

As Limpopo enters a fifth day of heavy rainfall and flooding, flights to and from Hoedspruit have resumed.

Mabunda says reopening the defence case would not prejudice the state in any way.

Visitors are advised to contact SANParks’ central reservations office on 012 428 9111 to confirm cancellations, rescheduling and refunds.

Clear to partly cloudy skies are expected on Saturday, with light rain forecast later in the day.

The networking and telecoms firm says about 1 600 positions could be impacted in its home market Sweden.

SmartCare enables companies to confidently sweat their legacy Cisco assets until they can afford to upgrade, says Gail Holt, MD of Hardware Distribution.

One of the strongest value propositions for a modern cloud ERP is modular growth, says Rahana Vally, director at Brilliant Link.

Energy analyst professor Anton Eberhard has pointed out glaring flaws in former Eskom CEO Jacob Maroga’s “myths” about what nearly caused the collapse of South Africa’s power system.

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has announced that the government intends to reduce the legal drink driving limit to zero.

A new and affordable workhorse bakkie has made its way to South Africa’s shores.

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

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.”