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West Bank land claimants say they have endured empty promises for 24 years. After winning their land claim, Buffalo City Metro was supposed to build them homes but nothing has materialised.

The contentious uMkhonto weSizwe trademark at the centre of the copyright infringement court tussle between the ANC and the uMkhonto weSizwe Party has been registered as belonging to the ANC.

Inspectors found the pharmacy was employing ‘non-qualified’ staff to fill unlabeled bags with cannabis from 20-litre buckets.

The authorities defend attacking Israel, but not all Iranians see it that way.

The parents of Kiernan “AKA” Forbes have distanced themselves from a book that contains explosive allegations that the rapper was responsible for the death of his fiancé, Anele Tembe, which is expected to be released later this week.

Residents of Margate are reeling from the impact of flash floods.

Current card printers have been bogged down with technical issues.

The court heard that accused number 2 Bongani Ntanzi was caught with a cellphone on the 7th of Feb.

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s government faces a deadline this week — to commit to holding free and fair elections or face renewed U.S. oil sanctions.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged allies to show the same “unity” toward Ukraine as Israel, which said it repelled an Iranian attack with Western support.

The natural event that adds to global warming has ended but scientists are unsure of what comes next.

The daughter of Ashlee Good, who died protecting her, is one of six people still in hospital.

Only four of the 25 ministers are women and, by law, men are the supreme heads of the family

Zimbabwe’s health regulator has, as a precautionary measure, recalled a children’s cough syrup – but fears remain that it will be sold on the black market.

Efforts to modernise the capital Cairo’s infrastructure are running up against, and sometimes through, the city’s long history

The driver is due to appear in court on a charge of reckless driving, police say.

Huge effort is put into public commentary on proposed legislation. But a new slip-up shows that government just ignores it, writes Busisiwe Mavuso.

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe is rolling out a ‘Back to Basics’ plan that will initially focus on consolidating the introduction of the nation’s new national currency — the ZiG, John Mushayavanhu said.

The South African Revenue Service has commented on the Constitutional Court’s ruling this week on its years-long battle with Capitec.

Traders are betting the Federal Reserve will only begin easing in September, compared with July a week ago.

The IEC says 14 889 candidates will vie for 887 seats in the upcoming May 29 elections.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has condemned the killing of traditional leaders, especially in KZN.

Inkatha Freedom Party leader Velenkosi Hlabisa said his party would address the growing disparity between the rich and poor in the province

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Respondents were asked to pick the top five issues they believe the incoming government should focus on after the 29 May elections

Chippa United are believed to be ready to make an ambitious offer for one of Orlando Pirates’ international stars.

Liverpool right-back Conor Bradley is expected to be out for about three weeks with an ankle injury.

Kaizer Chiefs are set to appoint a new coach ahead of the new season and have had no shortage of coaches offering themselves.

Mites infesting pet birds cause discomfort, feeding on their blood, leading to irritation, feather damage, and potential health issues.

Reality star Nonkanyiso ‘LaConco’ Conco shared a glimpse into the birthday party of her son, who she shares with Jacob Zuma.

Melinda Ferguson’s new book on slain rapper AKA and girlfriend Anele Tembe has sparked public outrage.

Lamiez Holworthy and Zanele Potelwa are among the personalities who will also be at the forefront.

Dignitaries will include Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi, leader Julius Malema, former CEO of the Nelson Mandela Foundation Sello Hatang and actress Connie Ferguson.

Today, Volkswagen Group Africa announced a R4 billion investment in its manufacturing plant in Kariega, Eastern Cape Province. The investment will be used to upgrade facilities in various areas in preparation for the addition of a third model to its production line-up from 2027. Most of the R4 billion investment will be allocated to capital […]

The DJI Avata 2 is the brilliant FPV drone we’ve been waiting for.

The International Trade Administration Commission of SA has become the latest government entity to fall victim to a cyber attack.

A new AI-fuelled gadget has fallen foul of the tech world’s expectations.

The Citizen moves up from sixth to fourth in title race after dramatic day at Kyalami.

The football commentator pays tribute to a speech therapist who helped him talk again after surgery.

South Africa is among 175 countries negotiating on a global treaty to end plastic pollution.

A waterless toilet solution is being rolled out in informal settlements in Durban and for R350 a month, residents can use it.

While Zambia, Malawi and Zimbabwe have declared state disasters owing to a drought, South Africa’s food supplies are still at comfortable levels, says government.

South Africa’s fossil fuel subsidies tripled in five years from R39 billion to R118 billion by 2023, a new report shows.