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SA Canegrowers has called on the government to scrap the local sugar tax, as it is adding severe pressure to the country’s already strained sugarcane industry.

Back-to-school must mean a real return to learning for those who became mothers too soon

Retired Mamelodi Sundowns defender Siyanda Zwane has made a heartfelt plea to Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana midfielder Sipho Mbule to shed some kilos, feeling the 27-year-old’s game lacked hard work to complement his indisputable talent.

Professor Mary Metcalfe says excitement over the 2025 matric pass rate is justified.

The Free State, the previous top performing province, is now second with an 89.3 per cent rate.

The suspect was arrested following public outcry after the woman took to social media.

Gwarube has reminded the country of the challenges the class of 2025 had to overcome.

Officials will examine video footage and policy guidelines as part of the investigation, experts told the BBC.

Hopes of finding survivors have dimmed as more than 20 people remain missing in the debris.

After the social media app’s AI chatbot started generating sexualized images of women and children, two countries have blocked it and several more have launched investigations.

Rosita Salvador Mabuiango’s mother was sheltering for days before giving birth perched above the water.

Global superstar Burna Boy claimed the prestigious Album of the Year award for his latest work No Sign of Weakness.

Yoweri Museveni, 81, says he has brought stability to Uganda. His critics complain of political oppression.

Forward Bryan Mbeumo says Cameroon’s first-half performance cost them in the quarter-final defeat by Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Employers have until Thursday to submit their EE reports, which will be the first to follow South Africa’s new amended labour laws.

Severn Wye has been shortlisted for the Health Service Journal Partnership Award.

The Family Matters charity in Weymouth works to help parents with babies and children of pre school age.

Broad Media is growing its editorial team and has exciting opportunities for new journalists.

Makhubele was removed as Chief Whip with immediate effect.

This has been confirmed by the Commission in a statement this Monday afternoon.

The UAE is also a major investor in the South African economy across various sectors.

Tatjana Maria beats Venus Williams in straight sets in the first round at the Hobart Internationa.

Ryan Garcia will challenge WBC welterweight champion and fellow American Mario Barrios in Las Vegas on 21 February.

A former Orlando Pirates fan-favourite midfielder has himself confirmed his latest move. Here’s all the key details!

One of the most coveted players in the PSL.

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi has returned to Durban, South Africa after his ‘baecation’ with 25-year-old influencer Rachel John.

If you plan on travelling, it’s important that you pack five crucial items in your travel bag and carry-on luggage. Take a look…

Agency says SASSA Child Support Grants in February 2026 can be processed same day, ensuring relief for millions of households with kids …

The Road Accident Fund is the largest defendant in the country and a ‘notoriously recalcitrant litigator’ – and all that the practice directive manages to achieve ‘is to support its adopted litigation strategy’.

The matric pass rate is not a small achievement in a system that still operates under deep structural inequality.

Scheme finally sends claims-error-affected members the letter it ought to have a week ago.

“I think as a man and as a player, I’ve improved a lot,” Osimhen said.

This is how fast you can drive above the speed limit without being fined under the Aarto system.

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A new version of Siri due this year will be supported by Google’s AI technology.

The Eastern Cape has spent R11 billion to prepare the province for electric cars.

Toyota has several new products lined up for 2026, including a new SUV and the highly anticipated next-generation Hilux.

Could your skin be absorbing PFAS (Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances), also known as ‘forever chemicals’ through your raincoat?