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First-time buyers in South Africa are increasingly prioritising affordable, low-maintenance homes in well-located, secure suburbs across the Western Cape, Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal.

Microsoft South Africa and the SABC have teamed up to bring AI and digital skills to millions of South Africans through the broadcaster’s SABC Plus platform.

Sugar substitutes like stevia and aspartame are generally safe, but effects vary by individual.

US First Lady Melania Trump and her husband President Donald Trump have walked the black carpet at the premier of her new documentary.

Iran seized the oil tanker with 18 crew members, including 16 Indians, in December alleging it had illegal diesel.

Critics say U.S. Agency for Global Media’s Kari Lake risks making Voice of America sound like a propaganda outlet in her remarks on the air praising President Trump.

China is troubled by President Trump’s military interventions and threats of regime change around the world, even if they don’t necessarily pose a direct threat to China.

Almost 30 years after he died, the Nigerian will posthumously receive a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Nearly 700,000 people have been affected by weeks of severe flooding in Mozambique

No reason has been given but the decision follows a huge fall-out between South Africa and the US.

Passengers received a text message about the cancellation of flights, citing “unforeseen circumstances”.

South Africa is missing out on a once-in-a-generation opportunity in gold and other metals by driving investment away through hostile policy choices and regulatory instability.

BusinessTech is South Africa’s largest and most influential business news website thanks to its impressive audience of influential decision-makers.

Dipula Properties has officially taken over Protea Gardens Mall in Soweto in a deal worth R478 million.

Laurium Capital’s Limpopo Africa Equity Fund is a long-only equity strategy designed to provide investors with focused exposure to listed African equity markets outside South Africa.

Case postponed to February 3 after witness’s lawyer says late documents could prejudice his client.

Former Minister Malusi Gigaba appears in court on corruption charges.

Sisi Khampepe will continue to chair the TRC Inquiry

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

Here are all the team sheets to note as the Stormers, Bulls, Sharks and Lions unveil their matchday squads for Saturday’s URC derbies.

Scotland miss the chance to seal their place in this summer’s Women’s World T20 World Cup by emphatically losing to Bangladesh.

Alfie Hewett’s Australian Open men’s wheelchair singles title defence ends with a semi-final defeat by Spain’s Martin de la Puente.

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Monica Geingos is founder of Leadership Lab Yetu and former first lady of Namibia

For the first time in our history, more than 70% of Africans are under the age of 30. This, along with entrenched inequalities, poverty, unemployment and socioeconomic fault lines, is reshaping how our...

Rachel Kolisi has hinted at her messy marriage split to Springbok captain Siya Kolisi, ahead of her new book and documentary…

South Africa’s tourism sector is flourishing, as seen by the record number of international arrivals that visited the country in 2025.

Superstars Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny and Lady Gaga are primed to make history on Sunday in Los Angeles at the 68th Grammy Awards.

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Ox Nché, Fez Mbatha and Hanro Jacobs step to the fore while Springbok wing Edwill van der Merwe also makes a return.

Western Cape Mobility Minister Isaac Sileku says the province strengthened enforcement during peak travel periods to protect pupils.

By managing use between tumble dryers and the sun, simply two loads less every week can save a packet.

One major mobile network operator is anticipating price increases of as much as 40% when its new stock arrives over the next two months.

South Africa’s best-known brands – across IT, banking, telecommunications, and electronics – appear regularly on MyBroadband.

The retail motor industry’s majority union is seeking an interdict to prevent retrenchments at South Africa’s largest dealership group.

The Supreme Court of Appeal has set aside an attempt to raise levies on fuel and products sold at service stations in South Africa.

The global launch of China’s newest SUV offering will take place in Cape Town this week.

Maternity services at Lancaster Royal Infirmary are rated “good”, but improvements must be made in A&E.

Two Tractor Boys join a project that is tackling oral health and healthy diets among children.