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Walmart-owned Massmart’s pilot project to test four small-format Makro stores in malls may just pay off, if it can get its pricing and product mix right, say market analysts.

The world’s largest mining company, BHP Group, has made a takeover approach for rival Anglo American, a move that could spark the biggest shakeup in the industry in over a decade.

The Southern Health Trust says the move is not out of concern but to provide extra assurance.

KZN government will pay for the AmaZulu King’s praise singer’s services as the need arises.

Defence counsel, Charles Mnisi, insists that Carlos Mncube, was not involved in the murder.

SANCA says cocaine use has increased significantly over the years

Eastern Cape Health Department says it welcomes any move that promotes good and clean governance.

Hamas issues a proof-of-life video of US-Israeli Hersh Goldberg-Polin, abducted on 7 October.

The US has previously warned that Russia is trying to develop a space-based, anti-satellite weapon.

He threatened to “chop off” the hands of a Chinese student who put up pro-democracy fliers on campus.

The top court will hear arguments on Thursday in a case that could redefine presidential power.

Allowing independent candidates to contest the next general election in South Africa is a boon for democracy. Prof. Colin Thakur asks if it is time to move to an electronic voting system?

The World Bank said on Tuesday it has suspended funding for a tourism and conservation project in Tanzania following allegations of human rights abuses.

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.

BHP Group approached Anglo American for a takeover, possibly the biggest mining shake-up in a decade.

South Africa’s residential property market is on the precipice of better times, says ooba.

The South African Presidency is helping to resolve a deadlock with the UAE over the extradition of Atul and Rajesh Gupta, who are accused of money laundering and fraud.

Hlabisa believes a grand coalition of various small parties will be the answer.

The ANC is roping in its heavyweights to bolster its campaign ahead of the May 29 polls.

A resignation and abrupt dismissals have sowed division in former president Jacob Zuma’s uMkhonto weSizwe Party, with one former leader claiming some members were the “corrupt and dodgy characters” who caused “problems” in the ANC.

But Khehla Mngwengwe argued that the term ‘coolie’ was not a hateful term

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A former Kaizer Chiefs coach who won two trophies during his time at the club, believes he has the secret to fixing their current issues.

Liverpool’s Premier League title bid suffered a devastating blow in a 2-0 defeat at Merseyside rivals Everton, while Manchester United spared Erik ten Hag’s blushes with a 4-2 victory against lowly Sheffield United on Wednesday.

British Para-rower Frankie Allen says that the pressure of trying to stay ahead of their rivals is “a privilege”.

Local and state police clash with demonstrators in Texas state capital while rightwing governor says protesters ‘belong in jail’

At least 20 people were arrested, including a photojournalist, as police and demonstrators violently clashed at the University of Texas at Austin on Wednesday.

Hundreds of students walked out of class to protest against the conflict in Gaza and demand the university...

Alcohol is toxic to dogs and can lead to symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, difficulty breathing, coma, and even death.

Oscar Pistorius is back in the streets of Pretoria. He appeared to have lost weight and aged, with grey and thinning hair.

While Minnie Dlamini is set to be grilled in the ‘Showmax Roast’ this Friday, she’s also showing her ex Quinton Jones flames…

MaMkhize – whose ‘Carte Blanche’ interview courted controversy – is estranged from millionaire Durban cop Sbu Mpisane. Where is he now?

Black Motion’s Smol has hinted that he and former group member Mörda are now in a good place after a rocky two-year public spat – their reunion sees the release of their collaboration song, Takala Zwino, which is an ode to friendship.

Scotland’s only Taylor Swift asserts that she encounters difficulty finding employment because employers suspect her celebrity name is a prank.

The former co-stars are collaborating on how to appropriately commemorate the upcoming 20th anniversary of the Friends finale, which drew in 52.5 million viewers for the event on 6 May 2004.

Ofentse Pitse is the first and youngest black South African woman to conduct and own an all-black orchestra, Anchored Sound.

Memecoins have outperformed the likes of bitcoin and ethereum since the start of the 2023-2024 crypto market rally.

Xiaomi priced the cars aggressively in a bid to win share of the increasingly cut-throat Chinese market, with the basic model costing less than $30,000 (R576,417).

Deputy President Paul Mashatile and Justice Minister Ronald Lamola travelled to the UAE this week to secure its cooperation in the matter, National Director of Public Prosecutions Shamila Batohi said in a televised briefing on Wednesday.

Meta Platforms investors must ask themselves one thing about Mark Zuckerberg: do they trust him?

Aceman will be offered in two versions, both electric as combustion engine never received consideration during development.

Gaydon firm’s first and so far only SUV has kept the same exterior, but now with a better appointed interior.

Urus becomes the Raging Bull’s third plug-in hybrid after the Revuelto and previously, the limited edition Sián.

The World Bank is advising South Africa’s National Treasury on a climate risk strategy after floods in recent years caused billions of dollars of damage.

More than 530 stranded loggerhead turtle hatchlings have been admitted to the Cape Town aquarium’s Turtle Conservation Centre in just two weeks.

Last week, the south coast of KwaZulu-Natal was mopping up damage after being battered by heavy, unexpected rainfall over the weekend. How seriously should your political party take such issues? Here’s what voters think.

Red Rocket, a South African independent power provider, hired Goldman Sachs Group to advise on the next steps for the closely held business — including a possible sale. Shareholders of the Cape Town-based company “have decided to explore strategic options,” for the business.