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People with lower incomes benefitted less from the house-buying scheme than those with high incomes, the influential think tank says.

Iran war impact on UK economy and Chalamet’s opera-ballet jab surges ticket sales leads the papers.

The United Nations’ secretary general said it was “highly probable” that the negotiations would restart.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot says Hugo Ekitike’s injury ‘looks really bad’ after the France striker was taken off on a stretcher during Tuesday’s Champions League loss to Paris St-Germain.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Roelf Meyer as SA ambassador to the United States

Accused number two in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, Bongani Ntanzi, was on the stand on Tuesday.

A report identified irregularities in how the programme was managed in the 2021/22 financial year.

Israel and Lebanon are holding historic talks in Washington, D.C.

The war entered a new phase when President Trump began a U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Aaron David Miller of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace explains what this means.

He denies claims of sexual assault but admits ” mistakes” and says he will resign.

The separatists say their decison reflects responsibility, restraint and respect for human dignity.

Electoral commission says Romuald Wadagni has won with over 94% of the vote with most ballots counted.

The Democratic Alliance’s new leader, Geordin Hill-Lewis, admits the party’s support is too narrow.

The team was returning from a fixture when they were attacked, officials say.

Amazon wants to get thousands more satellites into orbit to offer internet and mobile services.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is poised to tap veteran political negotiator Roelf Meyer as the country’s next envoy to the US, as Pretoria seeks to steady relations with Washington after a turbulent year.

Farmers say they are being hit on several fronts, with the price of fuel and fertiliser all facing a hike.

Legal war is brewing in one of South Africa’s oldest millionaire towns, as residents refuse to accept collapsing service delivery and leadership instability.

The Patriotic Alliance (PA) has thrown its weight behind the President

Malema’s charges stem from a 2018 EFF birthday rally at Mdantsane in the Eastern Cape. 

The state is asking for a sentence of 15-year direct imprisonment which Malema says he will contest.

Gauteng CoGTA MEC Jacob Mamabolo has hit back at ActionSA.

Former England midfielder Jonjo Shelvey retires from playing and takes over as manager of UAE third tier side Arabian Falcons FC.

Adam Wilkie, a marketing manager and the son of Olympic swimming champion David, is chasing his father’s world record time in his memory.

Adam Peaty puts on an “astonishing” performance in the men’s 100m breaststroke final, with a time of 58.97 seconds at the Acquatics Great British Swimming Championships.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot believes the penalty that was overturned by VAR in his side’s Champions League second-leg defeat by PSG would “usually” have been given, but says the Reds have had bad luck with refereeing decisions this season.

Massachusetts liberal arts college laments ‘heartbreaking reality’ and says financial pressures to blame

A Massachusetts liberal arts college is set to close permanently due to low enrollment and financial problems.

The board of trustees of Hampshire College, a small liberal arts school in Amherst founded in 1965, pointed to “financial pressures” that have been “compounded by shifting...

Hard launch? Springbok captain Siya Kolisi gushed over his new girlfriend, Rachel John, in a video posted on social media.

‘Gogo effect’: Helen traded potholes for pedalling in dirty drainwater, which was quickly cleaned by city officials…

Sorry, NOT sorry: Notorious celebrity blogger Musa Khawula has responded to a court ruling to apologise to EFF leader, Julius Malema.

The DA MP who was ‘snubbed’ by new leader Geordin HIll-Lewis has set the record straight amid social media commentary…

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In many ways, the HP OmniBook 5 is a better budget laptop than the MacBook Neo, especially when the discounts are strong.

Geely has officially launched the new E2, the cheapest electric car you can buy in South Africa.

South Africa’s largest service station group is allegedly replacing its 93 Petrol with 95 Petrol as a result of fuel shortages.

Dunlop has responded to industry claims that its tyre factory in South Africa is at risk of closing down.

The third report from the inquiry into the government’s handling of the pandemic says the NHS was close to collapse.