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Stanford and Pearly Beach are on high alert as residents and tourists brace for evacuation while firefighters battle multiple blazes.

Morocco might have found their straps at the Africa Cup of Nations, advancing to the semifinals for the first time in 22 years after a 2-0 win over Cameroon on Friday and beginning to look like real prospects for a first title in 50 years.

Johannesburg’s recurring water shortages stem from years of poor maintenance and inadequate storage capacity within the city, meaning even routine disruptions from bulk supplier Rand Water result in widespread outages.

The death toll from a landfill collapse in the central Philippines has risen to four, an official said on Saturday as rescue efforts continued for dozens who remained missing.

Piles of rubbish dumped in open spaces near homes have become a struggle for residents in Soweto

The exact cause of the fire is undetermined at this stage and the matter is under investigated.

A few loose items including a computer screen and a projector were stolen.

The landslide happened when a mountain of rubbish collapsed at a landfill site in the central Philippines.

The pair join other US celebrities reconnecting with their African heritage and taking up citizenship.

The US president made the comment after being asked if the Christmas Day strikes were part of a broader campaign.

Voters could propel a leader into a fifth decade in power or back a change candidate.

A project in South Africa is putting radioactive material in rhino horns to make it harder to smuggle them over borders.

Digital scams are a dime a dozen, with scammers in South African going after bank details, taxpayers and the elderly.

South Africa’s municipal electricity debt crisis is often reduced to failing councils, weak billing systems, political interference, and a culture of non-payment. But the truth is more complicated.

South Africans can expect to have access to hundreds more bank branches doing Smart IDs and Passports this year.

“Today it’s uninvestable,” Exxon chief executive Darren Woods says of Venezuela.

Ramaphosa was delivering the party’s January 8th Statement at the Moruleng Stadium in the North West

ANC NEC Mzwandile Masina says they have proposals ready to help local communities

ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to deliver the party’s January 8 Statement.

COSATU’s Mike Shingange says Gwede Mantashe has not come across youth searching for employment

New Stellenbosch FC coach Gavin Hunt is reportedly targeting to sign Kaizer Chiefs striker Tashreeq Morris.

Are Sundowns in decline?

In a sensational report, Orlando Pirates are rumoured to be finalising a move to sign Khuliso Mudau from Mamelodi Sundowns.

Saturday’s Irish Cup fifth round match between Strabane Athletic and Glentoran has been postponed due to a frozen pitch.

Trinity Hall’s plan to target elite schools sends the message that privilege equals talent, when the reality is that poorer students are already on the back foot

A Cambridge college’s plan to target students from some of the country’s most elite private schools has struck a nerve. As reported by the Guardian, Trinity Hall justified the move by claiming that a focus only on “greater...

New research suggests a small weekend sleep habit may lower depression risk in teenagers, challenging long-held beliefs about sleeping in.

Nicole Nyaba, former girlfriend of slain rapper AKA, says she fears for her life and after life: ‘They are using me as a blood sacrifice.’

Kristy and Desmond Scott have become couple goals from creating content that paints a picture of love, family and fun.

Twelve of South Africa’s safari parks and game reserves are doing citizens proud after securing spots on this coveted list.

The sports, arts and culture minister claimed he pulled the South African exhibition because it was being used by a foreign country to send a message about Gaza

New initiative is said to reduce waiting times by putting customers in direct contact with head office.

City Power announced that customers with solar installations will be converted to postpaid billing accounts

“Nobody can foresee the future, where you will be after a certain number of games. And nobody wants a losing streak. I wasn’t hoping for that…”

Stranger Things, Run Away, and His & Hers are just a few of the shows you need to watch on Netflix this month.

Good Night, and Good Luck: Live From Broadway, Frankenstein, and Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery are just a few of the movies you should watch on Netflix this month.

Did you want the TikTok-popular X100VI, but with an interchangeable lens? The Fujifilm X-E5 has you covered.

True ANC on a set of open-ear earbuds would be a game changer. Shokz’s OpenFit Pro give us a taste of what that might be like.

Japan’s iconic bullet trains are a world-leading transport service.

A growing number of new cars sold in South Africa feature electric door handles, but the technology is facing global scrutiny over safety concerns.

The American carmaker Jeep is slashing prices as part of a new turnaround strategy.

Athena, Electro, Dynamite and Giant share their top tips to stay fit and healthy.