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Johann Rupert’s Remgro is in talks to acquire full ownership of Mediclinic Southern Africa, the third-largest private healthcare provider in the region.

Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga criticised former Ekurhuleni city manager Imogen Mashazi during a commission hearing for not taking action when she learnt in 2016 about allegations of senior metro police officers sexually assaulting their juniors.

Sentiment among South African manufacturers plunged to the weakest level since lockdowns were implemented during the Covid-19 pandemic, as export sales remain weak and the manufacturing industry struggles to gain traction.

Another 500 people are missing, while thousands more have been injured, after a cyclone hit the region.

Dr Mashazi is testifying before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria.

The Annual World AIDS Day commemoration will be held at Ga-Masemola Stadium on Monday.

ChatGPT-5 is offering unsafe and sometimes dangerous advice to people who appear to be in mental health crises, according to new research from King’s College London (KCL) and the Association of Clinical Psychologists UK (ACP). In a study conducted in partnership with the Guardian, researchers found that the AI chatbot failed to identify high-risk behavior […]

In 2000, online pet retailer Pets.com spent millions of dollars on a Super Bowl commercial featuring a sock puppet. The ad became a cultural hit. Nine months later, the company collapsed. Its stock, once trading at $11, was nearly worthless. The dot-com bubble had burst, and the puppet became a symbol of an era when […]

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked Israel’s president to pardon him from corruption charges after President Trump sent a letter to Israel urging them to do the same.

NPR’s A Martinez speaks with historian Oleksa Drachewych about the Kremlin’s position on a possible peace deal to end the war in Ukraine.

U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff is heading back to Moscow Monday, as the U.S. continues its efforts to end the war in Ukraine.

It will be the first official visit to Ireland by a Ukrainian president and first lady.

Zambia’s government is accused of ‘hypocrisy’ as fallout from ex-president’s death deepens.

The defendants were accused of attempting a coup – but human rights groups say the trial was politically motivated.

A South African allegedly recruited to fight for Russia recounts the horrors of war in Ukraine via voice notes.

Heavyweight Jeamie TKV and his father share a most fascinating family story shaped by poisoning, plots and presidents.

Health minister Aaron Motsoaledi says that the removal of medical aid tax credits is written into the NHI laws approved by Parliament.

Santam has received final approvals to set up a UK-based Syndicate, with it looking to underwrite businesses.

President Cyril Ramaphosa sent a warning to those in South Africa spreading misinformation, further straining relations with the US.

Ofcom has fined Virgin Media after an investigation found it had left thousands of vulnerable telecare customers at risk.

Critics have accused AfriForum of spreading disinformation in the US following its trip to the US.

The hearings into the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry resumes.

The Commission will wrap-up its public hearings for the year on Friday.

The President thanked South Africans for the hospitality they extended to the summit’s delegates.

With the 2027 World Cup draw taking place this week, a nightmare scenario for the Springboks would be this group with these opponents.

Premier Soccer League newcomers Durban City have parted ways with coach Gavin Hunt, just four months since his appointment on 9 July.

Down man Charlie Smyth says he was “absolutely buzzing” for his NFL debut for New Orleans Saints in their defeat to Miami Dolphins.

A fourth 1-0 win in six league games has revived Aberdeen’s fortunes – can Jimmy Thelin’s shot-shy side keep up the momentum?

Oh, Christmas tree… real or artificial this year, what will it be? Let’s weigh up the pros and cons, folks!

The second of three games between SA and India will be played in Raipur on Wednesday.

‘This is a competition where if you get a point away, you take two points away from the opponent,’ he said.

Miguel Cardoso’s side are clear favourites as they visit Siwelele.

The couple tied the knot on 30 November, 2001, and Shona passed away in 2021.

A local solar panel company has accused 18 foreign companies of sidestepping South Africa’s localisation requirements.

From AirPods to over-ears, we’ve tested hundreds of pairs of headphones. Here are the best we’ve found this shopping holiday.

You don’t need to spend a lot to save on WIRED-approved gear.

Amazon’s Cyber Monday sales are live. Here are the best deals on Echo speakers, Fire TVs, and Kindles.

New data from the police and insurance companies has revealed the 10 most stolen cars in South Africa.

The Blue Sky Trust charity reacts to a rise in HIV infections among heterosexual women.

Russell T Davies says misinformation about the virus made him “despair”.