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President Cyril Ramaphosa used a state event celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Expanded Public Works Programme in East London on Wednesday to stamp his authority on his government’s readiness for the next term.

While average pay rises are beating CPI, they are way below increases in food, fuel and electricity, according to Old Mutual-owned Remchannel.

Five Household Cavalry horses galloped across central London, colliding with vehicles and a cyclist.

Sergeant Adian Mahoney, who was shot dead in Mamre, Atlantis, Cape Town, a week ago, has been described as being “brave, and passionate about helping people, and always making time for family”.

‘The right to life and dignity continues to be trampled on’ : Amnesty International

Ipsos survey reveals that around 70% of South Africans feel incapable of coping with life’s demands

Lack of communication and a poor working relationship between communities affecting policing in KZN.

Some political parties have launched the Week for Palestine.

The United Arab Emirates announced $544 million to repair the homes after last week’s record rains caused widespread flooding and brought the oil-rich Gulf state to a standstill.

Iran on Wednesday condemned as “illegal” Argentina’s request for Interpol to arrest Iran’s interior minister over a 1994 bombing attack on a Jewish community centre in Buenos Aires that killed 85 people.

President Joe Biden signed a hard-fought bill into law on Wednesday that provides billions of dollars of new US aid to Ukraine for its war with Russia, notching a rare bipartisan victory for the president as he seeks reelect and ending months of wrangling with Republicans in Congress.

The proposal by Robert Fico’s populist-nationalist government has raised fears for independent media.

Allowing independent candidates to contest the next general election in South Africa is a boon for democracy. Prof. Colin Thakur asks if it is time to move to an electronic voting system?

The World Bank said on Tuesday it has suspended funding for a tourism and conservation project in Tanzania following allegations of human rights abuses.

The Rwandan government says it is safe and ready to receive deportees from Britain, and the passage of the fraught Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill is testament to that.

It follows allegations of evictions and other rights abuses during the expansion of a national park.

An overview of the biggest business developments in SA and beyond.

The former Post Office boss was against stopping postmaster prosecutions in 2013, former top lawyer says.

Agricultural investment group Zeder has said it will consider the sale of its Zaad and Pome Investment assets, following the appointment of Rabobank as its special advisor.

John Barnes Media Ltd failed to pay £190,000 in taxes despite a turnover of over £400,000.

But Khehla Mngwengwe argued that the term ‘coolie’ was not a hateful term

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The IEC says defacing or illegally removing election posters is a criminal offence.

Dali Tambo has urged the party to ensure a decisive victory in the upcoming elections.

The MPC wants to secure socioeconomic development needed to address inequality, hunger and create a more equitable and resilient society.

Ex-Kaizer Chiefs coach Vladimir ‘VV’ Vermezovic says “it’s too much to hear that they have gone almost 10 years without winning a trophy”.

Former World Snooker Tour chairman Barry Hearn says the world championship could stay in Sheffield – but only if the Crucible was redeveloped or a new arena built.

Mark Allen says the second session against Robbie Williams was a ‘bit of a struggle’ as he won 10-6 in the first round at the World Championship.

South East Stars and Northern Diamonds continue their winning starts in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy.

Newman College in Oldham is one of many schools struggling with the legacy of the pandemic.

Children on free school meals are entitled to free music lessons through a government scheme.

Alcohol is toxic to dogs and can lead to symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, difficulty breathing, coma, and even death.

Oscar Pistorius is back in the streets of Pretoria. He appeared to have lost weight and aged, with grey and thinning hair.

While Minnie Dlamini is set to be grilled in the ‘Showmax Roast’ this Friday, she’s also showing her ex Quinton Jones flames…

MaMkhize – whose ‘Carte Blanche’ interview courted controversy – is estranged from millionaire Durban cop Sbu Mpisane. Where is he now?

Scotland’s only Taylor Swift asserts that she encounters difficulty finding employment because employers suspect her celebrity name is a prank.

The former co-stars are collaborating on how to appropriately commemorate the upcoming 20th anniversary of the Friends finale, which drew in 52.5 million viewers for the event on 6 May 2004.

Ofentse Pitse is the first and youngest black South African woman to conduct and own an all-black orchestra, Anchored Sound.

Industry’s sugar substitute E961 can have ‘toxic effect on health’ says study finding sweetener capable of damaging intestinal bacteria

A sweetener used in cakes, soft drinks and chewing gum, can seriously damage people’s health by weakening the gut, a new study has found.

Consumption of even a small amount of the sweetener neotame can lead to someone starting to suffer irritable bowel...

Massmart has revealed that it will soon be piloting small-format Makro stores that will take over existing Game sites.

Gaydon firm’s first and so far only SUV has kept the same exterior, but now with a better appointed interior.

Urus becomes the Raging Bull’s third plug-in hybrid after the Revuelto and previously, the limited edition Sián.

The World Bank is advising South Africa’s National Treasury on a climate risk strategy after floods in recent years caused billions of dollars of damage.

More than 530 stranded loggerhead turtle hatchlings have been admitted to the Cape Town aquarium’s Turtle Conservation Centre in just two weeks.

Last week, the south coast of KwaZulu-Natal was mopping up damage after being battered by heavy, unexpected rainfall over the weekend. How seriously should your political party take such issues? Here’s what voters think.

Red Rocket, a South African independent power provider, hired Goldman Sachs Group to advise on the next steps for the closely held business — including a possible sale. Shareholders of the Cape Town-based company “have decided to explore strategic options,” for the business.