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Mineral and petroleum resources minister Gwede Mantashe testified that the state did not fund the rescue operation for illegal miners trapped at Stilfontein, North West, emphasising that it was paid for by the Buffelsfontein mine owner.

Mpact is considering closing its Springs paper mill by end-March 2026 due to a surge in cheap imports driven by global oversupply and a strong rand, threatening 377 jobs.

The ANC will consider other parties to join the KwaZulu-Natal government of provincial unity (GPU) should the talks with the National Freedom Party (NFP) fail to yield positive results.

The court also heard that David received funds amounting to R9 million between the 3rd and the 31st

Also last year, a remand detainee managed to escape undetected by officials from the same facility.

The Department of Correctional Services confirmed that Bester was moved.

2025 projections indicated that 55% of the coal imported by Israel comes from South Africa.

The prosecutors raided the offices of X as part of a preliminary investigation into allegations including spreading child sexual abuse images and deepfakes. They also summoned owner Elon Musk for questioning.

NPR analyzes the latest Jeffrey Epstein files. And, Arizona authorities launched an urgent search for Savannah Guthrie’s 84-year-old mother, Nancyafter a suspected home abduction.

President Trump says that he has agreed to a trade deal with India — which will lower tariffs on the country to 18%.

Abiy Ahmed admitted for the first time in parliament that Eritrean troops had killed people in Aksum.

Hodan Mohamud Diiriye faced a firing squad after being found guilty of beating Saabirin Saylaan to death.

The correspondence describes arrangements for a meal and there is no indication of wrongdoing by Zuma.

Those defacing the currency could face seven years in jail, the central bank says ahead of Valentine’s Day.

The Department of Employment and Labour has published the latest adjustments to the National Minimum Wage, increasing the bare minimum that workers, including domestic workers, can be paid.

Mafia-style criminal groups have a new target in South Africa, and it’s worth more than rhino horn.

Southern Sun and its partner, Pareto, have moved to acquire several Sandton properties for a total consideration of R1.1 billion.

The media giant chooses the head of its amusement park business to replace longtime boss Bob Iger.

Witness F shared a photo of his fingerprint evidence application with civilian Steve Motsumi.

ANCYL President Collen Malatji says it might be a step in the right direction.

WhatsApp messages at the Commission show chats between Witness F and a number linked to late Mabuza.

He is expected make the announcement at a media briefing in Durban on Wednesday.

London City Lionesses are set to sign Denmark midfielder Malou Marcetto on a permanent deal from Madrid CFF.

Lebohang Mokoena has dropped a bombshell claim, alleging that Patrice Motsepe is an Orlando Pirates supporter at heart.

Celtic manager Martin O’Neill says he would be “very interested” in signing free agent Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, but reckons the former Liverpool and Arsenal midfielder has lots of options.

Pep Guardiola mischievously said he is “a little bit sad and upset” that Manchester City have only the seventh highest net spend on transfers in the Premier League over the last five years.

Magdalen College School says the move will “enrich” its community for “generations to come”.

The SRD R370 grant was introduced in 2020 as a temporary emergency measure in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Eating processed meats is a health risk as they contain high amounts of salt, sugar and fat.

‘This proves that township economy is a real thing, and can produce tangible results.’

Feinberg-Mngomezulu said he is grateful for the opportunity to partner with the brand.

According to the defence, Cholota was extradited despite being ‘never a fugitive to begin with’.

The Boks’ three pool games will all be in different cities, as will the last-16 match.

TFG has published its third-quarter and nine-month fiscal year-to-date results, reporting substantial online sales growth in its TFG Africa division.

Surface Pro or Surface Laptop? Here’s how to decide which Microsoft device is right for you.

Black Rock Mining could proceed with arbitration proceedings without Nkosana Makate or his legal representation present.

Citroën has launched the new Aircross in South Africa, an affordable family SUV with up to seven seats.

Several domestic and international factors have a direct impact on how much South Africans pay for petrol.

Six of South Africa’s best-selling cars come from a single brand.

Scientists say there is a powerful opportunity to save lives because nearly 40% of cancers are preventable.

The TikToker tells You, Me and the Big C podcast about her cancer journey.