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From policy U-turns and elite impunity to poverty, violence and the silencing of whistleblowers, South Africa’s democratic dividend is being squandered

Foreign matter still lurks in everyday foods, despite South African regulations protecting you from harmful and revolting ingredients.

Community members march to police station to seek answers surrounding storekeeper who ‘disappeared’ while going to deposit some money

The relationship between Russia and South Africa elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in March 2013, solidifying a long-term cooperative framework

Local councilor Sthembiso Hlatshwayo says violent crime has become a weekly occurrence

McKenzie handed over a multipurpose sport facility, attire and sporting equipment to two schools

The National Artificial Intelligence Policy was found to contain fictitious academic references.

Meta said Monday that the transaction “complied fully with applicable law” and that it anticipates “an appropriate resolution to the inquiry.”

The suspect in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting incident is set to appear in federal court today. And, King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive in Washington today for a state visit.

Ethnic Tuareg fighters say they are in control of Kidal following a weekend of nationwide attacks, alongside Islamist groups

Officials say a rebel leader known as “Marlon” ordered the attack in which 20 people were killed.

Clashes resumed in Kidal following coordinated attacks across Mali by armed groups on Saturday.

The activist has condemned France’s influence in West Africa and been accused of being a “Russian mouthpiece”.

Piracy, once notorious in this stretch of the Indian Ocean, has made a comeback in recent years.

Michael Eneramo, who won 10 caps for the Super Eagles, dies aged 40 after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest during a friendly game.

An old 1930s power station has been turned into the 5-star hotel and spa in South Africa.

Geordin Hill-Lewis, the mayor of Cape Town, was elected as the new Federal Leader of South Africa’s second-biggest political party, the Democratic Alliance (DA), on 12 April 2025, succeeding John Steenhuisen.

Another African country is becoming an increasingly attractive destination for some of South Africa’s most important companies. 

Speaking at Freedom Day commemorations, Ramaphosa called on citizens to respect the rule of law.

IFP Gauteng chairperson says that citizens must vote for parties that will be able to restore hope.

Ramaphosa says Freedom Day is not only about the past, but also about building the future.

Afrika Mayibuye Movement is staging the event on the eve of the official Freedom Day festivities

Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe is a doubt for the El Clasico against rivals Barcelona next month because of a hamstring injury.

The Manchester ice hockey team will start next season in the AO Arena after more than two decades away.

Newcastle have lost their past five games in all competitions and are eight points clear of the Premier League bottom three.

Gillingham and former Wales striker Sam Vokes is retiring after a career that spanned two decades and included 64 international caps.

Social media users slammed radio personality and podcaster DJ Speedsta for pulling his girlfriend, Shamiso Mosaka, at the Metro FM Awards.

Brother and sister-in-law Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt are getting honoured with their stars in the same day.

Here’s what to anticipate for the upcoming SASSA Workers’ Day long weekend, following agency’s Easter payment debacle …

Even two wins from their last home games will act as little consolation for a side not meeting its incredible potential.

The mischief offence carries a punishment of up to two years in jail on conviction and a fine

Shimza and Afrojack’s back-to-back set at the Resistance stage had tongues wagging.

President said South Africans should not let their concerns about illegal immigration turn into xenophobia

Industry warns national treasury’s biggest exchange-control rewrite in 60 years could undo South Africa’s hard-won crypto gains.

This burgeoning wearable tech category lets you talk to an AI assistant, listen to music, or check out a display screen right from the comfort of your very own face.

The bitter legal fight between Elon Musk and OpenAI may come down to a few pages in one executive’s personal diary.

Experts say counterfeits lack UV filters, increasing the risk of eye damage, and urge shoppers to check for safety marks

While many will be enjoying the spring sunshine, experts have cautioned against wearing fake designer sunglasses, warning they could do more harm than good.

As the College of Optometrists notes, sunglasses not only protect the eyes against glare on sunny days, but can also...

Hijackers in South Africa are now more active early in the week.

Motorists are paying substantially more to refuel their cars than they were only a few months ago.

South Africa’s Civil Aviation Authority has cancelled the Vereeniging Airport’s licence.

Fuel prices are expected to increase once more in May, but not by as much as was feared earlier this month.

A tribunal hearing criticised Janette Donnelly’s use of force at Millport Care Centre was “unnecessary”.

Rachel Moore spent years in debilitating chronic pain due to the womb disease, adenomyosis.