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A new report accuses Israel of committing genocide in Gaza, in “the strongest and most authoritative UN finding to date”.

The panel finds that four of the five genocidal acts defined under international law have been carried out against Palestinians during the war.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio hails Qatar for mediation in the wake of Israel’s brazen attack in Doha.

Manamela briefed the media in Pretoria on the state of readiness for the 2026 academic year.

Chief Zuma is accused of killing DA Chief Whip Nhlalayenza Ndlovu.

Sibusiso Zitha admitted he stabbed his partner multiple times in front of their 10-year-old daughter

Concerned parents shut down the Poseidon Primary School on Monday in protest over the water outage.

Guinness World Records has confirmed the achievement, saying the rice weighed in at a staggering 8,780kg.

President Trump said the U.S. military on Monday again targeted a boat allegedly carrying drugs from Venezuela, killing three aboard the vessel.

Momodou Ceesay rejected the president’s decision to oust him from the post.

The pair were sentenced to two years in prison after being found with charms, including a chameleon.

This is why the African Union has backed calls to stop using the Mercator map of the world.

King Misuzulu was crowned in 2022, after a year-long feud following the death of his father.

Mid-month estimates based on data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) point to mixed expectations for fuel prices in October.

South Africa is paying more to borrow than its emerging-market peers because the slow pace of reforms is dampening economic growth, according to Moody’s Ratings. 

Positive progress towards pay equality has been made, but concerning gaps remain, according to the 2024 ADP Global Workforce View survey.

Earnings figures for the three months to July are used for the yearly increase.

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa urged councillors to emulate municipalities governed by the DA

Cyril Ramaphosa outlined the ANC’S service delivery action plan to the party’s councillors

The plan seeks to revitalise local government and make it work better for the people.

The Hawks’ serious corruption investigation unit arrested a former CFO of the Ratlou local municipality in the North West and a 53-year-old female payroll clerk for alleged fraud on Monday.

Jared Gordon says he “maybe” made the wrong decision to fight Rafa Garcia at UFC Noche on Saturday a day after being hit by a car.

Almost half of the Premier League sides have continental football to look forward to this season – but will that help or hinder their Premier League campaigns?

Tom Brady says he “couldn’t be more excited to return to the field” as he announces he will play in a flag football tournament in Saudi Arabia next year.

Former Chelsea and Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata signs for Australian side Melbourne Victory.

Gary Kirsten was a top international player and coach but rates his work in Cape Town’s Khayelitsha as one of the highlights of his cricketing career

Photographs by Chris de Beer-Procter

It’s just after 3pm on a Friday and 22-year-old Sinelethu Yaso is in her happy place. Her spotless cricket whites pop against the synthetic green turf, while the upbeat rhythms of kwaito music waft on the...

Concerns grow about potential cuts to educational support as Lib Dem leader addresses rally at Westminster

Parents fearful about the government’s plans to overhaul special needs education in England took their fight to parliament on Monday, where the Liberal Democrat leader, Ed Davey, warned the prime minister: “Get this wrong and you are out.”

Up to 700 parents, many carrying colourful,...

Schools in South Africa have a bullying crisis. Here are the steps you can take to stop bullying in its tracks.

Outspoken muso The Kiffness claims he lost a half a million business deal over his support of right-wing US political activist Charlie Kirk.

‘The journey of self-acceptance has been an incredible life lesson,” Siphelo Bayana opens up about his engagement and sexuality.

The event was held at the Constitutional Hill in Johannesburg.

Bhala made history as the first African solo photographer to exhibit at Dia.lo.gue Artspace in Jakarta, Indonesia.

XRP is pushing above key resistance zones as demand builds in the face of renewed optimism around regulatory clarity and PayFi adoption. At around $3.05, XRP has gained strength thanks to favorable U.S. economic data, rising interest rate cut expectations, and partnerships expanding Ripple’s ecosystem footprint. Meanwhile, Cardano is trading near $0.88, holding support around […]

South Africa has many issues to address before digital driving licences will be viable, according to World Wide Worx CEO and tech expert Arthur Goldstuck.

As speculative energy returns to the crypto market, PUMP is drawing headlines again with a powerful rally. Traders are watching closely to see if the token can sustain its momentum and challenge the highly anticipated $0.01 milestone. At the same time, many retail investors are already hedging their bets by shifting part of their portfolios […]

MoData welcomes the SARB’s intention to integrate fintech-enabled cash-to-digital conversion mechanisms and wallet-based transaction data into the broader payments ecosystem modernisation strategy.

SX completes the roll-out of P300 derivatives, though without the new turbodiesel engine and minus a number of features to reduces costs.

Being loaded with a pair of wine barrels as its first task proved easy, though a bigger job lies and wait.

Penultimate round of the season saw dramatic action and a massive 10 second improvement in overall pace.

Psychologist and gaming expert Nick Ballou has five ways how gaming can boost your mental health and wellbeing.

Three teenage girls talk to 5 Live about the importance of safe and open conversations on topics such as hormones, periods and mental health.

Drs Chris and Xand sit down with Professor Stella Volpe, the Head of the department of Nutrition, Food and Exercise at Virginia Tech in the US.