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Industry players warn that the National Treasury’s proposed 20% tax on gross gambling revenue will drive gamblers to offshore and illegal operators and away from regulated operators in South Africa.

The South African government says it will not lobby other countries to boycott the US G20 after it decided to bar Pretoria from participating.

Police in Limpopo are continuing the search for a 31-year-old driver who was swept away by a flooded river in Atok, Sekhukhune, on Monday night.

Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Thursday, 4 December 2025.

Magashula served South Africa with distinction in both private and public sectors.

Gender-based Violence (GBV) activist Cynthia Dinalane received a South African Heroes Award.

Hot weather hampering efforts to put out the fire Witzenberg side of the Matroosberg mountains.

Police say a 32-year-old man was fatally wounded while sitting in a car outside the court.

Minnesota boasts the largest population of Somalis in the U.S. — a community that’s recently faced attacks from President Trump. Here’s a brief history of how they came to settle there.

NATO foreign ministers met in Brussels. With no evident progress toward ending Russia’s war on Ukraine, European leaders in both NATO and the EU are redoubling efforts to provide military back-up.

Panahi’s latest film, It Was Just an Accident, won three Gotham Awards on Monday. The filmmaker has been imprisoned in Iran before — but continues to make movies.

Washington Post reporter Alex Horton talks about the Sept. 2 U.S. military strike on a boat with alleged “narco terrorists,” in which a second strike was ordered to kill two survivors in the water.

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.

Nigeria says it is sheltering Fernando Dias in its embassy in Bissau, citing an imminent threat to his life.

Its media agency flagged content linked to terrorism and LGBT issues, which are deemed extremist.

The Murdochs had a much-reported inheritance battle, but smoother transitions are possible.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has given her “full support” to a probe into a review of security processes around the lead-up to the Budget.

Claire Corker wants cultural change on road safety after her parents were killed by a speeding driver.

His testimony will be followed by that of Police Minister Senzo Mchunu.

Judge Nkosinathi Chili has ruled in June that the court can’t stop a prosecution

DA opened a fraud case against Tshwane’s Deputy Mayor and MMC for Finance Eugene Modise.

Julius Mkhwanazi and Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala’s relationship under the spotlight at the Commission.

Another draw, another disappointment. The stalemate against Chippa United has seen Kaizer Chiefs hit a third match without any wins.

Ben Duckett is out first ball in the first over off the bowling of Mitchell Starc as England fall to 5-1 in their first innings of the second Ashes Test against Australia in Brisbane.

Match of the Day pundits Danny Murphy and Shay Given look at Leeds boss Daniel Farke “stumbled” on a new system and how it worked in their favour in their 3-1 win over Chelsea.

Match of the Day pundit Danny Murphy is impressed with the strength and depth of the Arsenal squad as the changes they made, particularly down the right side, paid off against Brentford.

Rachel Kolisi reunited with a Springbok WAG, despite allegedly falling out with another over rumours of her ex, Siya Kolisi’s new romance…

Springbok Eben Etzebeth is awaiting his fate and a possible ban after a disciplinary hearing. Take a look back at more fierce fights…

22-year-old Lungile Siyaphi, a Wits University construction studies student and the 46th title holder for Miss Soweto, having taken her crown on Saturday.

The ANC struggles with unpaid bills, late contractor payments, and fiscal chaos, threatening both service delivery and the party’s credibility.

Dada Morero says it is up to his party to nominate the mayoral candidate for the City of Johannesburg.

Tshwane accuses SBBV of operating unlawfully, while AfriForum argues private firefighters are essential amid declining municipal capacity.

The Lions need to win three of their four Challenge Cup pool games to secure a home playoff in the competition.

Science editor Ian Sample sits down with co-host Madeleine Finlay and science correspondent Hannah Devlin to hear about three eye-catching stories from the week, including a study showing that the brain has five ‘eras’, with adult mode not starting until our early 30s. Also on the agenda is new research showing the shingles vaccine not only protects against dementia but could actually slow...

It borders Brazil, but French Guiana is now a remote outpost of the EU. It is home to Europe’s only spaceport, some of the most biodiverse forest on the planet and a military mission that is testing the limits of western power

Above me, a ceiling of rough wooden branches and tarp. To my right, an officer in the French Foreign Legion types up the daily situation report. In front of me a French...

Department of Transport spokesperson Collen Msibi says the department has made significant progress in clearing the driving licence production backlog.

Vanguard has finally moved into the crypto ETF landscape. For years, this $11 trillion asset manager has wanted nothing to do with crypto. But with BlackRock’s IBIT becoming one of the most successful ETF launches in history, Vanguard is changing its tune. Opening the gates for clients to purchase spot ETFs for BTC, ETH, SOL, […]

Toyota’s first electric Hilux is going to be a tough sell.

The Department of Transport’s acting director general has given an update on the possibility of increasing South Africa’s driving licence validity period.

Placed incorrectly, cosmetic dermal fillers can damage nearby ateries, leading to to skin loss and even blindness, experts warn.

Sam Tucker says “opportunities were missed” when her daughter Holly, 6, was diagnosed with a tumour.