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Yolanda Faro says that the testimony of corruption revealed at the Madlanga Commission concerning corruption in her department is alarming

Economist Dawie Roodt argued that South Africa’s highly redistributive tax system relies on a small tax base to support a growing number of dependents.

The Artemis II mission has been near flawless to date, but has the test flight shown Nasa is ready to send humans to the lunar surface?

Two unidentified men were found with multiple stab wounds behind Khayamnandi Kraal in Despatch.

Johannes Jansen van Rensburg is facing charges of fraud and theft for allegedly defrauding the SAPS.

Her husband told authorities she fell out of their dinghy on Saturday night and was swept out to sea.

More than one million people in Lebanon have been displaced since the start of the war as Israel expands its ground operation there.

The first two images show an ‘Earthrise’ and the solar eclipse the astronauts viewed.

The centuries-old Fanti Carnival returned to Nigeria on Monday with a burst of colour and spectacle.

Yetbarek Dawit is alleged to have operated a multi-million-dollar operation, using torture to raise money.

Mourning the deaths, the president says it was a “race against the clock” to find others affected.

Several footballers have absconded in the past leaving behind what rights groups call a repressive government.

There are fears South Sudan may be plunged back into a civil war less than a decade after it ended.

FirstRand is looking to exit the UK following an investigation into motor lending in the country, with its UK business set to pay huge amounts in penalties.

The rand is under pressure as markets pause ahead of a critical deadline for the US-Iran war.

Airlines have reduced services and lifted ticket costs as the Iran war weighs on jet fuel supplies.

Madlanga Commission of Inquiry is probing political Interference in the criminal justice system.

The appointment of EFF’s Nkululeko Dunga as Gauteng Finance MEC has drawn criticism from SANCO.

Cosatu Parliamentary Coordinator, Matthew Parks says this is a reckless decision.

Social media has turned on Mama Joy after she failed to impress in a Bafana quiz, raising questions about her status as a “superfan”.

Multi-club ownership organisation Bay Collective has reached an agreement to aquire a majority stake in Sunderland Women.

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz continued their tussle for the world number one spot as they opened their clay-court seasons with commanding second-round wins at the Monte Carlo Masters.

Wales suffer a significant injury blow heading into this month’s World Cup qualifying double-header against Albania as Ceri Holland is ruled out of both games.

The Education Authority says as of Tuesday morning about 80% of post-primary schools are back online.

Kanye West, who now goes by YE, is in hot water over his controversial comments in the past.

Mama Joy has clapped back at Minister Gayton McKenzie and X users who labelled her ‘entitled’ over her demand to go to the FIFA World Cup.

Lerato Kganyago and Lawrence Maleka will host the Metro FM Music Awards 2026, celebrating excellence in South African music.

The displayed 97 Concept pays homage to the original and the Defender, with production set to start at the end of the year.

MBTC leadership also raised concerns about funding and long-term sustainability.

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for Wednesday, 8 April 2026.

The former employee was fired from Meta after being suspected of downloading 30,000 photos, the company said.

Sentiv (Pty) Ltd, a leader in mission critical communications and intelligent technology solutions, today announced the acquisition of a majority equity stake in Visiosoft, a South African technology company specialising in advanced IoT Hardware and data-driven solutions. The transaction marks a significant milestone in Sentiv’s growth strategy, reinforcing its commitment to building an...

Nasa astronauts begin journey home having collected eagerly awaited photographs of impact craters and ridges

Nasa’s Artemis II astronauts have described the powerful emotion felt when soaring over the moon as they photographed impact craters, cracks and ridges and began their long journey home.

Among the eagerly awaited images captured by the crew, who worked in pairs at the Orion capsule...

Even after April’s petrol price hikes, these hybrids use as little as R1 of fuel per kilometre travelled.

Petrol and diesel prices are expected to rise sharply again next month.

What’s the latest on Collagen?

A 3D model of a baby’s heart will help doctors prepare for open heart surgery.

Northern Ireland has become the first part of the UK where a woman and her partner are entitled to two weeks of paid leave if they experience a miscarriage at any stage of pregnancy.

Dr Melissa Ryan, who works at Lincoln County Hospital, is among dozens of doctors striking over pay.