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A new ‘water war room’ has been created, with Mayor Dada Morero saying that the city has incorrectly billed thousands of residents for water they didn’t consume.

The Soweto derby tickets were quickly sold out after going on sale, leading to physical tickets being made available at Shoprite, Checkers, and uSave shops

Witness F has withdrawn his urgent court bid to block his apperance before the probe

The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.

A shooting at a school in British Columbia left seven people dead, while two more were found dead at a nearby home, authorities said. A woman who police believe to be the shooter also was killed.

The resignation of a key colleague paves the way for a challenge to first female Liberal leader Sussan Ley.

The allegations were leveled by U.S. officials late last week. Arms control experts worry that norms against nuclear testing are unraveling.

NPR’s Leila Fadel speaks with Jesús Armas, a prominent Venezuelan opposition leader, who was – until recently – held at one of Latin America’s most notorious detention centers.

The iconic attire has been trending online for days following the banter between Ghanaians and Zambians.

Yameogo Aminata says her four sons were slaughtered and her daughter is missing.

President Mnangagwa’s term in office is due to end in 2028 but a bill could open the way for him to extend that time.

The items stolen in the late 19th Century by British troops will officially be returned to Nigeria.

Capitec is expecting another strong rise in earnings, with the group expanding its loan book amid an improving macroeconomic market.

As petrol prices fall to their lowest levels in five years, BBC News NI takes a look at what’s behind the drop.

Warnings that the National Health Insurance (NHI) rollout in South Africa would be bogged down by court challenges for years are coming true, as one of the legal challenges has already been deferred.

Thuso Keefelakae, IPID’s Director of Investigations, is testifying before the Madlanga Commission.

Today marks 36 years since Mandela was released from prison.

The party says residents across the country face dry taps and polluted water.

O’Sullivan back before security committee after threatening to withdraw cooperation

It only took a couple of hours for the highly-anticipated Soweto derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates to officially ‘sell out’.

Watch the dramatic end to the second super over as South Africa beat Afghanistan in a T20 World Cup thriller.

Thomas Frank’s appointment by Tottenham was a gamble that ended in a storm of toxicity, writes Phil McNulty.

Bafana legend Doctor Khumalo has sent a stern warning to George Matlou after the Chiefs midfielder sparked outrage for mocking Pirates.

TV and theater artist Ian von Memerty has opened up about breaking news of his euthanasia plans to his loved ones…

Sihle Dambuza broke his silence after his wife’s breadwinner views. But fans think this info should’ve been private.

Zille said the city council failed to implement the water turnaround strategy as previously promised.

Dispossessed homeowners are set to pack the Joburg High Court this month, as banks defend the sale of their properties.

The department did not provide further details on the circumstances surrounding the child’s death.

Indulge in a mouthwatering fusion of flavours with our loaded fries, topped with juicy Russians, spicy chakalaka, and a generous helping of melted cheese.

Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies chair, Khusela Diko, says the “Netflixes” of this world have decimated the SABC.

Court documents show the US-headquartered company’s assets were seized as part of an ongoing legal dispute.

OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and a host of other major tech companies have found common ground in F/ai, a new startup accelerator based out of Paris.

Mazzer Philos is a commercial-caliber coffee grinder made for the home countertop. And it made for some of the most delicious espresso I pulled this year.

SANRAL has set the record straight on plans for building a wall along Cape Town’s N2 route.

South Africa’s pre-owned car industry started the year on a high note.

South Africa’s biggest airline, FlySafair, is being sold.

PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) can be found in some of the food and products we use – and even in our bodies. But what exactly are they?

NHS staff in Birmingham used Alan Graham’s grandchildren to pass on information, an ombudsman finds.