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Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi, accompanied by several officials, visited the Sporong informal settlement and Randgate community hall to address concerns about violence and displacement caused by illegal mining activities.

Tensions stay high at Randgate Hall in Kagiso, where 500 residents from Sporong informal settlement seek safety from illegal miners terrorising their community.

Renault plans to shut down its electric vehicle and software unit Ampere Holding, reintegrating its activities into the group to simplify the organisation, reduce costs and speed up implementation of future projects.

Kamogelo Matsepe, a 19-year-old student in Mpumalanga, was fatally stabbed by another pupil during an argument at school, leaving his family traumatised after witnessing his death. The suspect was arrested and is facing a murder charge.

The alleged perpetrator is still at the scene but it is not clear if he is dead or alive.

European leaders hold an emergency summit on a possible U.S.-Greenland deal. And, the Supreme Court weighs whether the president can fire Fed governors.

European leaders will gather in Brussels Thursday night for an emergency meeting on tensions with the U.S. over Greenland and President Trump’s tariff threats.

NPR’s A Martinez speaks with Alan Leventhal, a former U.S. ambassador to Denmark, about developments following President Trump’s speech in Davos.

The opposition politician is accused of election violence in which at least seven people were killed.

Regional powers Ecowas had previously warned junta head Horta N’Tam against such a long wait for elections.

Police Minister Firoz Cachalia says organised crime is growing more complex, requiring new strategies.

The internet was shut during the general election, leaving many people without any income – or entertainment.

Vukile Property Fund has acquired a huge stake in UK-based Pradera Limited, which owns assets across the UK, Europe, China and the Middle East.

About 46,000 customers lost thousands of pounds when Safe Hands Plans Ltd collapsed in 2022.

South Africa’s Constitutional Court has handed down a landmark judgment that clarifies how property rights operate when couples move from a customary marriage to a civil marriage.

Medicare 24, once linked to attempted murder accused Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala, comes under scrutiny.

WC Premier says they’ve submitted two requests to CoGTA for provincial disaster declaration

Malema supporters expected to attend the court proceedings on Friday.

Patriotic Alliance has won both wards that were being contested in by-elections in George in WC

Luke Wright will step down as national selector in the latest change to the England backroom following the dismal Ashes campaign.

England’s secondary cup competition will adopt a format like the Champions League from next season – and will “probably not” be called the League Cup.

Bafana Bafana find themselves in a very familiar position after FIFA released latest rankings on Tuesday afternoon.

Naomi Osaka receives a frosty handshake from Sorana Cirstea after she beat the Romanian to reach the third round of the Australian Open.

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A major new Afrikaans university campus is taking shape in SA, reflecting growing demand for Afrikaans higher education in the country.

Constitutional Court ruling: Here’s why experts are warning couples to sign antenuptial contracts BEFORE lobola takes place…

All funds donated between Wednesday and Sunday will go directly toward Gift of the Givers’ disaster relief operations in Limpopo and Mpumalanga.

European leaders reacted cautiously as Trump linked peace talks to trade concessions.

Only 15 units of the Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S 4Matic+ ‘Final Edition’ will be making it to the country.

Nedbank has given multiple reasons why it considers the Kenyan market a good fit.

Until this week, the Cybersecurity Hub, South Africa’s National Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT), displayed the emblem of a government department that hasn’t existed for nearly 7 years.

Astronomers have solved a cosmic mystery surrounding one of the most extreme stars ever observed.

Upgrade your locks with fingerprint-scanning or a keypad, whether it’s at the front door or a sliding glass entryway.

The studio, known for Assassin’s Creed and Just Dance, is also delaying seven titles in a restructure.

These are five of the safest and most affordable cars suited for students and young professionals in South Africa.

Mercedes-Benz has slashed the price of one of its most popular SUVs by up to R140,000 in South Africa.

Chloe booked an abortion because her sickness was so severe she could not look after herself.

Dr Jo Blodgett from UCL explains an approach that considers how much you move – and don’t move – across the day.