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President Cyril Ramaphosa’s renewed pledge to crack down on South Africa’s illicit cigarette trade comes too late to prevent BAT from closing its Heidelberg factory, as illegal cigarettes now dominate 75% of the market.

President Cyril Ramaphosa pledged to accelerate measures to fire up the economy, draw investment and make the government more efficient, an undertaking that will provide further impetus to a blistering markets rally.

Westbury residents have welcomed announcement on deployment of SANDF.

Scores of students from the Cape Town University of Technology are staging a protest outside Parly.

Mabona says all affected operations are expected to resume next Monday.

After the retired Navy captain told servicemembers they don’t have to obey illegal orders, Defence Secretary Hegseth moved to cut his rank.

Jessica and Jacques Moretti are under criminal investigation for involuntary manslaughter, as well as bodily harm and arson through negligence.

Considered the father of Afrobeat, Kuti used his music in the 1970s to combat colonial values and brutal dictatorship. Podcaster Jad Abumrad tells his story in the series, Fela Kuti: Fear No Man.

Somali Islamist militant group al-Shabab has staged several attacks in Kenya, prompting the border to be closed.

Search efforts are continuing for the missing passengers, who included children.

Madagascar’s disaster management says roads are inaccessible with trees uprooted, power poles down and ninety percent of roofs ripped off.

The political rift that could spiral into conflict again after the vice-president was accused of treason.

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the developments with plans to introduce high-speed rail in South Africa.

Consumer outlet Which? has been campaigning on access to loyalty schemes, calling it a “huge win for shoppers”.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has issued a major warning to mafia-style organised crime groups in South Africa.

This was Ramaphosa’s ninth address since being elected in 2019

The president says the Whistleblowers Bill will also be introduced in Parliament.

President Cyril Ramaphosa is delivering the State of the Nation Address.

A technical plan to address gang violance and illegal mining in the two provinces will be developed.

Wales head coach Steve Tandy poised to select Olly Cracknell and Joe Hawkins to face France in the Six Nations.

Jude Bellingham is a doubt for England’s March friendlies amid fears from Real Madrid his hamstring injury is worse than first thought.

Ukrainian skeleton athletes take a knee to show solidarity to their fellow teammate Vladyslav Heraskevych. Heraskevych was banned from competing in the men’s skeleton event earlier in the day, after the IOC ruled the athlete’s helmet broke Olympic regulations.

Michail Antonio holds initial talks with Charlton Athletic about a possible return to domestic football after his near fatal car crash.

The principal of Roedean has resigned amid a public apology to fellow school, King David Linksfield, and the Jewish community…

Two South African pizzerias have earned global recognition after their creations were named among the 18 Best Pizzas in the World.

Crime and water were among the major issues touched upon by Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa touched on several key issues facing the country in his State of the Nation Address on Thursday evening.

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Doubling of fish biomass and rebounding of endangered species shows government measures starting to work, biologists say

The Yangtze River in China, which has been in ecological decline for 70 years, is showing signs of recovery thanks to a sweeping fishing ban.

The ban was made more effective by the implementation of “evolutionary game theory”, which included finding alternative employment...

Hybrid and electric cars are starting to take off in South Africa thanks to an influx of new, affordable models.

How much motorists spend on petrol each month depends on a range of factors.

The company said it also plans to launch two new models in South Africa this year – the Nexon and Sierra.

Backlog drops below 7.3m for first time since 2023 in England, but concern over long A&E waits.

What are the main symptoms and causes of bowel cancer, and how can you reduce your risk of getting it?