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ANC first deputy secretary-general Nomvula Mokonyane has revealed that Luthuli House does not want to run the risk of its alliance partner making use of its resources ahead of the local government elections campaign.

Most analysts had predicted the rate would remain unchanged at 5.2%.

The rising star has already worked with Shekhinah and Sjava with big ambitions of a Drake collab

The incident, which escalated from a confrontation between two drivers on Sunday, left one man dead.

Fannie Masemola’s appearance is related to the R360 million SAPS health services irregular tender

The university’s main library remains closed, with damage reported to the infrastructure and books

The state in the Meyiwa trial has accused Bongani Ntanzi of fabricating his claims of assault.

A man standing atop one of the historic Teotihuacan pyramids opened fire on tourists Monday, killing one Canadian and leaving at least 13 people, authorities said.

Cuba’s government confirmed that it had recently met with U.S. officials on the island as tensions between the two sides remain high over the U.S. energy blockade of the Caribbean country.

The approval clears a final set of hurdles for Japan’s postwar arms sales and facilitate its future sale of weapons such as a next-generation fighter jet and combat drones.

Several people were also injured in the incident on Monday at the popular tourist site, say Mexican officials.

At the 1972 Miss World contest, Cynthia Shange was one of two contestants from South Africa – one black and one white.

The youngest of those freed from an Allied Democratic Forces camp is a girl aged just 14, Uganda’s army says.

Ecologist Iroro Tanshi is one of six winners of the international Goldman Environmental Prize.

Shamim Mafi is accused of brokering the sales of arms to Sudan’s defence ministry on behalf of Iran.

OUTA has slammed one of South Africa’s major metros’ new six-step application process for Small Scale Embedded Generation (SSEG) installations. 

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Tuesday, 21 April.

Customers receive tokens to claim up to 10 free items, from clothing to everyday home essentials.

City Manager Kagiso Lerutla faces charges of fraud, corruption, and defeating the ends of justice.

The tender relates to a R2.9 billion security contract.

The party says all conferences will be held no later than March next year.

The party says communists will have to choose between the ANC and the SACP.

The PGA Tour plans to have no events in Hawaii for the first time in 63 years after this year’s season opener in Maui was cancelled because of drought conditions.

Usain Bolt urges Australian sprinter Gout Gout not to forget track and field and find a good support network to keep him focused on his career.

BBC Sport explores the hottest title race in English football, and examines why the consequences are so big for the teams involved.

Stellenbosch FC head coach Gavin Hunt feels his team is not ready to face Orlando Pirates despite winning 3-1 against Sekhukhune United.

Government amendment to children’s wellbeing and schools bill to replace existing guidance with statutory ban

A ban on mobile phones in schools in England is to be introduced by the government to ensure that “critical safeguarding legislation” is passed.

The government will table an amendment to the children’s wellbeing and schools bill in the House of Lords after the bill was held up by...

Education minister Jacqui Smith said the move would create “a clear legal requirement for schools”.

Worth the pain? Experts have warned of the dangers of consuming spicy food challenges – like the viral Rocomamas Fire Wings Challenge…

To South Africans, Patrick Muldoon was best known for his roles on Days of Our Lives and Melrose Place.

There are also calls for President Cyril Ramaphosa to take action and suspend Masemola even before he appears in court.

The Kruger National Park’s Lower Sabie rest camp reception reportedly caught fire this morning. Several posts have been circulating on…

ANC secretary general says members must choose between ANC or SACP. Alliance remains intact but electoral partnership ends before upcoming polls.

Wellness used to be different; it was a place and a personal space where people went to rest, reset and…

Meta Platforms has started trialling a paid WhatsApp tier offering themes, premium stickers and expanded chat pinning.

Anthropic has handed a select few US banks a powerful new tool – and left other institutions looking for answers.

Apple announced that Tim Cook will become executive chairman of Apple’s board of directors and John Ternus, senior vice president of Hardware Engineering, will become Apple’s next chief executive officer effective on September 1, 2026. The transition, which was approved unanimously by the Board of Directors, follows a thoughtful, long-term succession planning process. Cook will […]

The story of a screw with 10 extra grooves reveals how Apple’s next CEO, John Ternus, thinks about leadership.

South Africa will open a new 825-metre-long bridge this Wednesday.

South Africa’s steel production has more than halved since 2006.

The difference between a crossover and an SUV comes down to more than size.

Chery has announced that it will launch the new Q in South Africa later this year.

Staff say they have addressed concerns over staffing, equipment and learning from serious incidents.

Donald Trump says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?