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Crackdown on public transport found 498 minibuses operating without licence discs

Egypt has signed two memoranda of understanding with Syria to cooperate on supplying gas for power generation and meeting Syria’s petroleum product needs, Egypt’s petroleum ministry said on Monday.

Even though the South African property market is expected to make a robust recovery in 2026, Gauteng will continue to lag behind.

Travis Head scores 163 and Steve Smith ends unbeaten on 129 as Australia close on 518-7 in their first innings, leading England by 134 runs at stumps on day three of the fifth and final Ashes Test in Sydney.

The 54-hour water shutdown affects Roodepoort, Fleurhof, Doornkop, Meadowlands, Braamfischerville

They were allegedly found in a car full of weapons and 800 rounds of ammunition without permits.

An episode in the drama Shine on Me features a map depicting contested claims in the South China Sea.

Ukraine’s allies are meeting Tuesday in Paris for key talks that could help determine the country’s security after a potential ceasefire with Russia. But prospects for progress are uncertain.

Her comments came in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s renewed call for the strategic, mineral-rich Arctic island to come under U.S. control in the aftermath of the weekend military operation in Venezuela.

Freeland says she will exit parliament in “the coming weeks” as she becomes an economic development adviser for Kyiv.

The main opposition coalition boycotted the vote after a referendum allowed the removal of term limits.

With tens of thousands of cases waiting to be heard, some people have to wait four years for their trials to start.

The main opposition candidate says the government is going to block the internet to stop his supporters mobilising.

BBC Sport Africa takes a look back at some of the key talking points from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations group stage.

Analysis of South Africa’s employment data by Stats SA shows which people have the best chances of securing jobs in South Africa.

Sales at the retailer beat expectations, but rising unemployment is expected to weigh on demand

South Africa’s benchmark government bond has reached its best level in seven years, helping the nation’s debt crisis.

Alan Thompson and Jane Innes were childhood friends and reunited at a community hub in Lincoln.

US Delta Force raid in Venezuela captures President Maduro and wife in Caracas.

Lamola has emphasised SA’s commitment to principle-based leadership at home and abroad

The one-day meeting will discuss January 8 Statement preparations and the 114th anniversary rally.

Subsequent talks to persuade the Communist Party otherwise have since failed.

Nick Kyrgios’ first ATP Tour match since March ends in a straight-set defeat by Aleksandar Kovacevic in the opening round of the Brisbane International.

Veteran Scotland goalkeeper insists he is happy to wait for a chance to regain his Hearts place, while not entirely closing the door on a possible January move.

An Orlando Pirates superstar has been confirmed as a major transfer target for an African giant.

Orlando Pirates have announced the signing of Andre de Jong from Stellenbosch FC. Where will the attacker fit in?

From Duolingo to GDP, how an obsession with keeping score can subtly undermine human flourishing

Two years ago, I started learning Japanese on Duolingo. At first, the daily accrual of vocabulary was fun. Every lesson earned me experience points – a little reward that measured and reinforced my progress.

But something odd happened. Over time, my focus shifted. As I climbed the weekly...

Joost van der Westhuizen’s widow Amor Vittone has gone public with her new partner, radio DJ Marius van Biljon…

From investing to building an emergency fund, here are five tips for financial planning as a ’20 something’ as we ring in the new year.

The Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court is on Tuesday set to hear the bail application of the man accused of murdering DJ Warras.

Residents reported a strong smell emanating from their piped and tap water.

The Stormers say they play more than matches, and at least as hard, in their training during the week.

Second stage was, however, a lock out for Toyota, with the top five finishes being an all Hilux affair.

‘I can tell you the player has had many, many offers and has set his sights on going to Europe,’ said the MC Alger head coach.

The National Financial Ombud Scheme has warned that motorists don’t need to have their blood alcohol levels tested for insurers to reject claims.

Nvidia and AMD have unveiled their latest AI chips, promising big performance gains as competition intensifies.

Hyundai aims to mass-produce as many as 30,000 robots annually at a new facility in the US, part of a broader initiative to meld artificial intelligence with robotics.

An organisation in South Africa has written to the presidency calling for the legal drinking age to be increased from 18 to 23.

South Africa’s petrol price will fall to its lowest level in nearly four years this Wednesday.

Three new Chinese bakkies have already been confirmed for South Africa this year, including Chery’s first double cab.

South African has a long history in Formula – including hosting many Grand Prix and even having a former Driver’s Champion in its ranks.

The overhaul is the latest in a host of sweeping changes made under the Trump administration by health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr.

The doctor was working at the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth when the incidents happened.