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The murder of Emfuleni municipality accountant Martha Rantsofu in cold blood once again underscores a dangerous and growing trend: the targeted killing of professionals whose work places them at the centre of accountability and dispute resolution.

Chili questioned on eight-month wait for ruling

Individuals allegedly made indunas under the supposed kingship of Kgoshi Kgabo Moloto III

Competition set to be tight in a group with no stand-out whipping boys

The city’s response teams are on standby to respond to incidences especially in informal settlements

The Hawks have arrested suspects for R14m fraud scheme.

Nxumalo is hoping that the prosecutions of those responsible will be quick.

Modack, along with 14 co-accused, face more than 100 charges, including the 2020 murder of Kinnear.

An inquiry found that a mass killing by a British teenager in 2024 at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class could have been prevented if his parents and state agencies had acted on his violence fixation.

The Philippine President challenged anyone questioning his fitness to join him in the gym.

Footage shows staff injecting without gloves and reusing syringes, but the hospital boss refuses to acknowledge it is genuine.

California Democrats were already fretting about the race due to troubling polls and low name recognition

Electoral commission says Romuald Wadagni has won with over 94% of the vote with most ballots counted.

The Democratic Alliance’s new leader, Geordin Hill-Lewis, admits the party’s support is too narrow.

The team was returning from a fixture when they were attacked, officials say.

A BBC Disclosure investigation has uncovered significant questions about what happened at the hotel where Charmain died.

SARS has been upping the ante in its debt collection efforts, demanding that taxpayers from all categories bring their tax affairs up to date within days.

Cirrus Bridge is the preferred partner for many international companies thanks to its reputation for delivering reliable, cost-effective apps.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Tuesday, 14 April.

The businessman was accused of several crimes, including fundraising fraud and bribery.

Julius Mkhwanazi is implicated in corruption in the EMPD blue light saga involving Cat Matlala.

The ConCourt announced recently it would deliver judgment in the Phala Phala matter within a month.

Zuma-Sambudla is on trial, facing charges of inciting violence and sedition linked to the unrest.

Elvis Chiwawa says they want NSAFAS funding to be extended to include all students.

Running from Cape Town to Durban’s Comrades last year, he can do extraordinary things. Now the Serenity Strides Foundation aims for more.

Get to know new Northern Ireland women’s manager Michael McArdle, who will take charge of his first game on Tuesday against Malta.

The Crusaders have retired their cavalry of mascot knights and horses after 30 years due to their move to their new stadium in Christchurch.

BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions.

The government hails the ‘green revolution’ as a solution to economic decline, but some young jobseekers say the rhetoric does not match their experience

On paper, Jake Snell, 19, sounds like the perfect candidate for a role in the UK’s burgeoning green energy sector. He has high grades in maths and physics A-level, a distinction in BTec engineering and another distinction in an extended...

Handre Pollard’s wife Marise shared a look inside how they’re raising their two babies ‘like it’s the 90s’. Take a look…

Capetonians are wasting 67 hours a year in traffic, and thousands in fuel costs. And the easiest fix is a simple mindset shift …

A growing number of South Africans are coming home, fuelling the rise of a new wave of reverse emigration. Here’s what the data says …

Despite Elon Musk’s frequent criticism of South Africa, his father Errol -who lives in Langebaan – has heaped praise on his country.

The police officers are facing four counts of murder.

Ahead of its EQ sub-brand’s imminent discontinuation, Mercedes-Benz has given the EQS its second and final update in preparation for…

Shalang died after failing to raise R30 000 demanded post sex. Community angered as accuser hides while police probe sextortion claims.

It is believed that the two men and one women were shot execution style.

AfriGIS warns South Africa’s messy address data could see it “greyed out” of Swift from November 2026.

Industrial heat can quickly become dangerous. Whether it’s a battery module operating under continuous load or a turbine component exposed to sustained high temperatures, thermal stress can hamper safety, efficiency, and lifespan. That’s why selecting the best thermal insulation material is key. In different sectors such as aerospace, automotive, electric vehicles, electronics, fuel cells, and […]

Researchers examined trends in 10 global cities, with Sydney’s summer growing at two-and-a-half times the average

Scientist Ted Scott could feel that summers in his home state of Minnesota were not what they used to be.

With the climate crisis accelerating, Scott could feel and see the seasons changing from their usual patterns – especially summer – and he wanted to know what the data said.

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Jonathan Smit, the founder and former Managing Director of Payfast, has announced his acquisition of iVeri, one of Africa’s longest-standing payment technology providers. The move marks a significant shift in the continent’s fintech landscape, bringing together iVeri’s nearly 30-year legacy of robust payment infrastructure and the vision of one of South Africa’s most accomplished...

South Africa’s largest transport company requires billions of rands in private-sector investment to complete several critical projects.

Brand has promised “exciting developments”, of which no details are currently known.

Mahindra confirmed to TopAuto that a new bakkie is in the pipeline for South Africa.

Greg Foot asks whether we should be using cotton buds to clean our ears.

NHS figures for England suggest a small increase in admissions and experts say noble false widow spiders could be to blame.

Melle was racially abused by a transgender woman at a hospital after she addressed them as “Mr”.

The Health Secretary says his “door is open” for more talks to resolve the long-running dispute.