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Businessman Mthunzi Mdwaba has lost a second defamation case after his comments last year that ministers were seeking R500 million in bribes from him.

The first minister said it was “right” that Murrell had resigned his membership of the SNP.

The Football Association defends its decision to scrap FA Cup replays from 2024-25 and says “all parties accepted” they could not continue.

The KwaZulu-Natal Christian Council has stepped in to mend relations between KwaZulu-Natal ANC leaders and IFP leader Thulasizwe Buthelezi, who is also the Zulu traditional prime minister.

Eight people have been arrested for allegedly attacking police and damaging several police vehicles in Kimberley, in the Northern Cape, on Thursday.

Polish authorities have arrested two men suspected of attacking a close ally of late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in Vilnius in March, Lithuania’s President Gitanas Nauseda said Friday.

A new study finds that in news stories about scientific research, U.S. media were less likely to mention a scientist if they had an East Asian or African name, as compared to one with an Anglo name.

The long-running shadow war war between the two countries has come out of the shadows

Dickey Betts helped create their band’s Sothern rock style and wrote classic songs like Ramblin’ Man.

The train rammed into a lorry parked along the Tema-Mpakadan railway line, damaging its cabin area.

Gen Francis Ogolla was in the west of the country when his helicopter went down killing 10.

Sprinter Christine Mboma says an enforced hiatus impacted her mental health but she did not lose hope of a return.

A selection of the week’s best photos from across the continent and beyond.

2024 global equity returns show promise amid market turbulence, driven by healthcare and technology sectors.

There is a chance for South Africa to become a good news story in the next few months – but it first needs to cross its biggest hurdle.

Higher prices put off shoppers as sales volumes overall stagnate in March.

Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago hinted at the likely outcome for interest rates at the next MPC meeting.

The Electoral Court oversees the conduct of elections and the Electoral Commission (IEC).

Police Minister Bheki Cele says efforts to revitalise crime intelligence are yielding results.

The ANC in Limpopo says it has welcomed over 1000 former EFF members.

Public Protector’s office to explain why Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s gratuity was withheld.

The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) apologises to Republic of Ireland fans after confirming the search for a new men’s head coach could extend as far as September.

Billiat played his nest football at Sundowns before moving to Kaizer Chiefs where left without lifting a major trophy.

World record holder Sebastian Steudtner rides a wave measured at 28.57m in Nazare, Portugal – an unofficial new world record awaiting confirmation.

Head coach John Mitchell wants his England side to continue playing “on the edge” as they close in on a sixth successive Women’s Six Nations title.

Pilot to explore how to repurpose unused school space to increase capacity for funded childcare

An estimated 85,000 additional childcare places would be required by September 2025 to enable the government’s planned expansion of funded childcare for working parents in England, according to the Department for Education.

A pilot will explore how to repurpose unused school space to support...

The Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, has won the latest skirmish in his legal battle with the publisher of The Sun.

In a whirlwind of sun-soaked days and starlit nights, Halle Berry’s Mexican getaway at the lavish Nobu Residences is a tale of luxury.

Rihanna spills the beans on her secret to keeping her toddlers stylish and on-trend – dressing them like their dad.

The South African musician and parody artist posted an election meme on his X timeline asking South Africans who they will be voting for, but the now viral meme struck the wrong chord.

In an interview last year, the entrepreneur from the Eastern Cape said he had lost between 30 to 35kg.

We’ve assembled a list of portable power stations and inverter trolleys capable of powering the latest video game consoles and entry-level gaming PCs for at least two hours of load-shedding.

State acquisition agency invests in Qlik Sense and Qlik NPrinting data analytics solutions.

vivo has launched its cutting-edge V30 smartphones in South Africa.

If only I was a fly on the wall during MTN’s executive meetings, I’d be a witness to the formidable challenges confronting Group CEO Ralph Mupita and his team. The capacity and expertise of MTN’s executives are being tested by forces beyond their control. In Nigeria, the relentless depreciation of the currency is wreaking havoc […]

Reigning champion has brushed aside a speculative move to Mercedes in 2025 as replacement for Ferrari-bound Lewis Hamilton.

Although shown on Chinese websites almost a year ago, Haval parent company, Great Wall Motors (GWM), has seemingly opted to…

Sustainable Energy Africa is helping municipalities across the country build their capacity to register rooftop solar PV.

Corporate climate lobbying is recognised globally as a threat to effective climate change policy, the private and public sectors in SA do not perceive closed-door engagements to be problematic, write Caroline James and Emma Schuster.

While battery electric vehicles have dominated the transition conversation in transport, it’s looking increasingly likely that other technologies will also have a role to play.

South Africa is among 175 countries negotiating on a global treaty to end plastic pollution.