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Beneath the rhetoric of progress lies a more troubling reality that South Africa’s climate transition remains stuck between ambition and action.

The South African Human Rights Commission has warned Matlosana mayor Fikile Mahlophe of potential criminal charges if he skips a hearing regarding the suspension of free paraffin for indigent households, a programme halted since his tenure began.

Minister Siviwe Gwarube praised South Africa’s top 40 matric achievers for their discipline and perseverance, emphasising that their success was earned through effort rather than privilege.

The Winelands Fire Protection Association deployed aerial resources to the area.

The IEB has achieved an overall pass rate of 98.3% in the 2025 NSC.

This time 89.12 per cent of the candidates have achieved entry to degree study.

Minister of Education, Siviwe Gwarube, is hosting a breakfast briefing at MTN Johannesburg.

Venezuela has begun releasing political prisoners in what the government calls a goodwill gesture, days after the U.S. seized President Nicolás Maduro.

Iran warned the U.S. and Israel against military action as activists said at least 203 people have been killed in the nationwide protests, a toll they say is likely far higher.

President Trump has threatened Iran amid a deadly crackdown on protesters. NPR’s Leila Fadel speaks to Holly Dagres of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy about the protests.

Ai’s cognitive abilities had been studied extensively since she was brought to a Japanese institute in 1977.

Global superstar Burna Boy claimed the prestigious Album of the Year award for his latest work No Sign of Weakness.

Yoweri Museveni, 81, says he has brought stability to Uganda. His critics complain of political oppression.

Forward Bryan Mbeumo says Cameroon’s first-half performance cost them in the quarter-final defeat by Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations.

The pair join other US celebrities reconnecting with their African heritage and taking up citizenship.

South Africa is widely expected to see interest rate cuts in the near future, with South Africa benefitting from developments in the US.

The South African rand strengthened significantly against the US Dollar in 2005, reaching its highest level in over three years at the end of the year.

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is expected to crack down on individual expats who remain non-compliant.

The UAE is also a major investor in the South African economy across various sectors.

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa says the party is not dying and will bounce back.

A nationwide campaign to rebuild every branch of the ANC will be undertaken in 2026, says Ramaphosa.

SACP’s Masuku has described the African National Congress as the leader of society.

The Stormers, Bulls and Sharks will be looking to bounce back in the Champions Cup this weekend, and here are their kick off times.

Dan Evans is one of four Britons to lose in the first round of Australian Open qualifying at Melbourne Park.

Ticket sales for this year’s Women’s T20 World Cup in England pass the total for the 50-over tournament in 2017, with five months still to go until the first match.

Kaizer Chiefs football manager Bobby Motaung has dismissed speculation about a coaching change at the cub.

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Edu-Paw, an Amanzimtoti-based organisation dedicated to teaching canine care, is asking for assistance following a devastating theft.

‘Playing overseas taught me a lot, not just about football, but about professionalism,’ he told the Sundowns media team.

“One Battle After Another” reigned supreme at the Golden Globes on Sunday, winning best comedy, while “Hamnet” sprung a surprise by taking best drama film at the splashy Hollywood ceremony.

Customers are advised to flush their internal plumbing systems before using the water.

US racing boss is impressed.

Khusela Diko’s favouring of mobile networks over Starlink for rural school Internet fails to acknowledge the reality that the operators are far behind schedule in their rollouts.

Eskom has been speaking with two voices: one calibrated for media, public and political consumption, and another reserved for the courtroom.

In the past decade, our financial systems have become more digitally interconnected than ever before. Convenience and speed now come with a price: financial crime. From sophisticated money-laundering networks to cyber-enabled fraud rings, criminal actors are exploiting gaps in regulation and oversight. As traditional finance evolves, so too have the methods and opportunities for abuse, […]

Motus has received backlash regarding its decision to retrench workers in South Africa.

One of South Africa’s most popular cars saw a massive dip in sales last month.

BMW plans to unveil three new models as part of a bid to dominate the world’s third-largest car market.

Since arriving in South Africa, Chinese vehicles have ignited the local market with value-for-money offerings, as well as luxurious models poised to take on the heavyweights. 

Annette Bevan and friends set up the Maa Maas club for mums who want to play rugby.