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Former liberation movement Azapo says the vandalism of Steve Biko’s grave in Qonce on Friday was tantamount to harassing the black consciousness icon from “beyond the grave”.

Tom Gilbey sampled 25 wines in a blind taste test challenge correctly identifying 21.

Family of Dr Murunwa Makwarela says it is devastated and in shocked following his sudden demise.

Do not blame coalitions for governance failures, rather interrogate why coalitions break down and do not deliver, says My Vote Counts.

Magalies Water says it is working around the clock to expand its supply in Rustenburg

Questions asked about why Kelly Khumalo was not arrested arising again in court.

NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Judi Dench and director Brendan O’Hea about their new book Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays The Rent and a career and friendship forged by the Bard.

NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly talks with playwright Peter Morgan about his Broadway production of “The Patriots,” a play about the rise of Russian oligarchs, Vladimir Putin, and the downfall of the USSR.

The 46-year-old walked free after a Dutch extradition request sparked confusion in Spanish courts.

An independent review commissioned by the United Nations did not have a mandate to investigate Israel’s other claim that a dozen UNRWA employees took part in the Oct. 7 Hamas-led attack on Israel.

The Rwandan government says it is safe and ready to receive deportees from Britain, and the passage of the fraught Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill is testament to that.

It follows allegations of evictions and other rights abuses during the expansion of a national park.

Facing a “worrying proliferation” of attack dogs, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Felix Tshisekedi has called for government control over the ownership of certain breeds, including pit bulls and boerboels.

More than 50 000 people have been displaced by clashes in a disputed area in northern Ethiopia, the United Nations said, as the international community expressed concern about the violence involving fighters from rival regions.

This is the paycheck of the CEO of Capitec – South Africa’s biggest bank by customer numbers.

A decision to use “less emotive” words for problems with Horizon is called “Orwellian”, inquiry hears.

The potential for future setbacks means that load-shedding is not over, says Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa.

The increases come after forecasts for when the Bank of England will cut interest rates are pushed back.

The ConCourt has issued directions in Jacob Zuma candidature matter.

The government says it is unlikely to meet its targets in settling land claims.

IEC says 43 political parties and two independent candidates will contest the elections in Gauteng.

The controversial politician was facing charges over an allegedly fraudulent insolvency clearance certificate

South African golfing greats Ernie Els and Trevor Immelman will join International captain Mike Weir as assistant captains for September’s Presidents Cup in Montreal.

Australia’s David Warner says the T20 World Cup in the United States and West Indies will not see the same mammoth scores built on flat pitches in this year’s Indian Premier League.

Teenager Iona Winnifrith wins her second gold medal of the European Para-swimming Championships in Madeira.

Alex Matthews says England will “thrive” off the expected fierce atmosphere in their Women’s Six Nations Grand Slam decider in France on Saturday.

Award-winning actress Nambitha Ben-Mazwi has landed her first lead role in Showmax’s upcoming series, ‘Empini’.

‘Generations: The Legacy’ actors Muzi Mthabela and Ronnie Nyakale, who portray the roles of Cosmo and Nkosiyabo have left the soapie.

Some dog breeds, like Pit Bulls and Rottweilers, have a negative reputation due to misconceptions and sensationalized media coverage.

Entertainer Ashleigh Ogle – who accused ex Springbok Elton Jantjies of being abusive – dedicated her celebrity boxing win to ‘all women’.

Boss baby: Watch the moment a toddler innocently holds onto a massive snake by its tail – as if its a toy.

Showgoers can look forward to an epic nostalgic night of feel-good melodies, coupled with striking notes from the powerful vocalist.

After agreeing that Patel would stay on until the conclusion of the Canal+ deal, he has now been replaced by Elias Masilela.

From Shōgun to Under the Bridge, here’s everything you should be watching on Hulu this week.

Reimagined Tunland will spearhead the brand’s return as the latest Chinese bakkie entrant after the LDV T60 and the incoming JAC T9.

By the end of the year, 45% of new vehicles sold in China will be electric and 25% in Europe.

An official approval for South Africa has so far not been made, though expect 2025 as a likely time of reveal should the green light be given.

Having commenced teasing the Tasman just over a month ago, Kia has released the first official teaser images of its…

Peter Livingstone hopes the inquiry will look at how people with disabilities coped in the pandemic.

Maltento, a Cape Town startup has just launched a new laboratory at its facility in Epping to perfect its protein smoothie and other products made of black soldier flies.

Forced by energy insecurity, and in pursuit of a sustainable future, is it possible to go completely off the grid? Jan van Ravenswaay shares what you need to know.

Incentives are important to drive solar PV adoption, but with a tax break for households falling away, load shedding is still a major driver of rooftop installations says Absa’s head of sustainability, Punki Modise.

Stellenbosch University researchers are planting thousands of gum trees to track how they compete for resources so there can be more sustainable ways of managing them.