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In this week’s episode of #TakingTheRamsByTheHorns, Rams Mabote is joined by Lorato Tshenkeng, who explains the cost and consequences of government poor performance on digital media.

Tongaat Hulett, a 134 year-old South African sugar maker, is on the brink of collapse again as its administrators prepare to place the firm into bankruptcy. 

Telkom’s 247,000 m² training centre in Clayville East, Gauteng, is set to go under the hammer soon, offering investors a largely vacant, strategically located property with strong redevelopment potential.

About 158 guests and 23 staff members were evacuated safely

Protests have been taking place across the province after residents were left with dry taps.

At a Brixton briefing, Lesufi said he showered at a hotel as Gauteng taps ran dry amid crisis woes.

President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver the SONA 2026 at the Cape Town City Hall at 7pm.

Stolz received his gold for winning the men’s 1,000 meters at the Milan Cortina Games in an Olympic-record time thanks to a blistering closing stretch. Now Stolz will hope to add to his collection of trophies.

Once derided as Britain’s ugliest building, London’s Southbank Centre is now a protected historic monument — beloved by symphony-goers as well as skateboarders, who’ve taken over its Brutalist ramps.

In Bangladesh’s election, one woman who rose to prominence fighting former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s government finds herself competing against a man she once risked her safety to defend.

Search efforts are continuing for the missing passengers, who included children.

Madagascar’s disaster management says roads are inaccessible with trees uprooted, power poles down and ninety percent of roofs ripped off.

The political rift that could spiral into conflict again after the vice-president was accused of treason.

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

Tongaat Hulett is shutting its doors, with the Business Rescue Practitioners asking the High Court for a provisional liquidation.

South African universites are comfortably the best in Africa, but there are major concerns over funding for local tertiary educations.

Curro Holdings is set to take control of its Meridian brand amid a series of ownership changes for the private school group.

Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane’s sister, a struggle activist, was abducted, tortured.

Mbense was allegedly killed by police in 2022 and his body dumped in a Nigel dam

All eyes will be on President Cyril Ramaphosa this evening as he delivers the SONA

TRC Inquiry hears arguments on recusal of Chairperson Khampepe by Mbeki and Zuma.

Hope your heart rate has recovered after that last match.

Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs have a defining CAF Confederation Cup clash against Zamalek in Ismailia on Suday, on the trip is Takalani Mazhamba.

Today’s news wrap.

Can they finally end the drought?

Sea views, stylish fashion items, and delightful cocktails. Relebogile and Neleagh enjoyed an unforgettable experience in Mozambique.

Brandy’s fans understood her vocal evolution after she revealed that her top-charting album, ‘Full Moon,’ was no longer within her range.

The media personality said she is grateful to God for saving her life.

The Moroccan was left impressed with how the two players changed the game.

During his 2025 Sona, President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke of improved municipal services, corruption, the NHI, and more.

A task team deployed to stabilise the West Rand District and curb illegal mining made the discovery.

Vodacom is now calling on its customers to contribute to the project’s second phase.

The new “Send to Alexa” feature lets you send Kindle Scribe notebooks to your Echo device with just a couple of taps.

Rather than offering a revolutionary new approach to gig work, RentAHuman is filled with bots that just want me to be another cog in the AI hype machine.

Deputy water and sanitation minister David Mahlobo says that water authorities in Gauteng will start implementing “load-shifting” to avoid a total collapse of the province’s water systems.

The company said it also plans to launch two new models in South Africa this year – the Nexon and Sierra.

South Africa’s top bakkies saw a large dip in sales last month.

Calls are mounting on President Cyril Ramaphosa to act decisively on South Africa’s electric vehicle transition.

Calls are mounting on President Cyril Ramaphosa to act decisively on South Africa’s electric vehicle transition.

A doctor failed to see test results that should have alerted them to Sue Howells’s blood clot, an inquest hears.