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The end of load-shedding was widely expected to result in significantly faster economic growth in South Africa. However, this has not been the case.

ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa addressed residents of Boitekong in Rustenburg to mark the party’s 114th birthday on January 8 2026.

A 47-year-old man appeared in the Booysens magistrate’s court, accused of kidnapping 12 boys in Johannesburg. The case was postponed due to language barriers, as the accused, who speaks Amharic, struggled to understand the proceedings. The teenagers, aged 14 to 19, were found by police in Mulbarton, suspected to be victims of human trafficking, and have been placed in safety. Investigations...

A failure of political imagination is why the party is failing to renew itself.

Kouga residents are being urged to evacuate immediately amid wild fires

Suspended Western Cape High Court Judge Mushtak Parker is facing possible impeachment

Mashaba says the suspects are expected to appear before the Musina Magistrate’s Court on Friday.

According to Eskom, repair work will commence once the areas are deemed safe.

Rescuers have pulled 12 injured sanitation workers from debris at the private landfill in Cebu City.

In video verified by BBC Persian, protesters in Iran can be heard chanting anti-government slogans.

All regions in Victoria are facing ‘catastrophic’ or ‘extreme’ fire warnings

The murder of Anjel Chakma has triggered protests in India and revived demands for an anti-racism law.

Michel Nkuka Mboladinga stood motionless throughout DR Congo’s Afcon matches in tribute to Patrice Lumumba.

The organisers of a professional women’s tournament which has gone viral because of a wildcard player’s poor performance acknowledge she should not have been allowed to play.

The Half of a Yellow Sun and We Should All Be Feminists writer’s twin boys were born in 2024.

Ken Ofori-Atta’s lawyers say he is co-operating and is in the process of changing his US visa status.

Amid the ongoing scrutiny at the Madlanga Commission, the Police Minister says that over R25 million has been paid to suspended officers.

High street shops, pharmacies and music venues have said that the axing of planned increases to business rates for pubs should apply to them too.

Companies are trying to wean staff off Excel spreadsheets to centralise control of their data.

Ramaphosa spoke to community members in Ward 21, Boitekong, during an ANC outreach in North West.

Ramaphosa says they will have a proper discussion with the party to help resolve their differences.

The African National Congress turned 114 years on Thursday

The NFP announced its withdrawal from the coalition government in KwaZulu-Natal.

Vincent Koch is reaching a Springbok career crossroad, and his return from injury will determine which direction he takes.

What’s next for the 21-year-old?

Liverpool boss Arne Slot is full of praise for how “disciplined” his side were as they held Premier League leaders Arsenal to a 0-0 draw at Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta feels his side were too “unprecise” with their final ball as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Liverpool at Emirates Stadium.

New look, same strength? Springbok RG Snyman – nicknamed ‘the Viking’- has showed off a dramatic new look…

Amor Vittone has acknowledged her late husband Joost van der Westhuizen after going public with her new partner, Marius van Biljon.

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and his younger partner Rachel John have gone public with their romance during a romantic vacation…

A total of 28 athletes will represent South Africa in the senior and junior divisions at the World Cross Country Championships.

A resilient local industry ended the year with its highest total since the pandemic six years ago.

Firefighting efforts continued in parts of the Western Cape on Thursday with municipalities stating the hard work was not over.

Property buyers say deposits were paid to an estate agent, but ownership documents never materialised.

Eskom’s relaxing of rooftop solar system registration requirements has barely moved the needle, and there are less than three months left for an exemption on associated registration fees of around R10,000.

As transparency becomes a defining standard in crypto trading, platforms are increasingly judged on how clearly they handle asset custody, settlement, and withdrawals. For many traders, these factors now outweigh product complexity or promised returns. A recent BeInCrypto review examines Zoomex’s transparency-first approach, focusing on how the exchange addresses user-first design, asset...

The SABC doesn’t have any active TV licence inspectors and anyone claiming to be one is an impostor.

Ethereum holders had a decent start to 2026. ETH opened the year near $2,900, pushed above $3,250 within days, and briefly delivered a clean double-digit move. Since then, price has cooled back below $3,100, reminding traders that even strong large-cap rallies tend to stall quickly when liquidity remains tight. That contrast is why attention is […]

Global automakers are pressing ahead with aggressive price cuts in early 2026, defying Beijing’s efforts to rein in discounts.

This Chinese carmaker is rapidly expanding in South Africa with considerable sales figures across its various brands.

Ski Sunday’s Ed Leigh and Chemmy Alcott share advice on how to keep safe and warm.