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South Africa is squandering a once-in-a-generation opportunity to attract massive US investment in its abundant mineral resources by antagonising Washington through its foreign policy choices.

When an ANC councillor was killed at his KwaZulu-Natal home in February 2025, suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu questioned why the matter was being investigated by the political killings task team.

Discover the best mountains to hike in Cape Town. Get expert tips on Lion’s Head, Table Mountain, and Helderberg while managing safety risk.

Chandra is the third major storm to hit the UK this month, after Goretti and Ingird caused widespread damage and destruction.

Spokesperson, Jo-Ann Otto, says the original fire started over a week ago.

Gopaul is testifying before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry which has resumed its hearings

Seven-seater transport operators say vehicles are seized over permits and urge help to obtain PDPs.

Senzo Meyiwa murder trial resumes with a new defence witness

France is set to debate a proposed social media ban for those under 15 years old, as the country’s president backs stricter rules and a high school phone ban.

China announced two of its top generals are under investigation, including the country’s most senior general. Analysts suspect it’s a political purge by Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

Barbara Kyagulanyi said she was assaulted when she refused to reveal her husband’s whereabouts.

The worst flooding in a generation hits Mozambique with teams from Brazil, South Africa and the UK helping with the rescue.

Twins whose classmates were killed by shelling say their deaths have made them determined to finish their studies.

Reinforcements are sent to the town of Bor, a strategic staging post on the way to the capital, Juba.

Independent Age has given £149,997 to Citizens Advice Swale and £150,000 to Age UK East Sussex.

The Department of Health says, like it or not, the NHI Act is law, and there’s no space for “back door” settlements to change that.

South Africa’s budget will show government debt stabilising relative to gross domestic product for the first time in almost 20 years, said the head of the National Treasury.

Despite the setback, the budget airline said it expected passenger numbers to grow this year.

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Zille was answering a media report that Motsepe election as ANC president would be seamless.

Adv. Ngcukaitobi defends Chauke against Adv. Batohi’s claims of dubious high-profile case decisions.

Political analyst says merging helps small political parties to expand their geographic reach.

Ireland hammer Namibia by eight wickets to win their final Twenty20 Women’s World Cup qualifying group match in Kathmandu.

You’ll see five real quotes depicting a team’s DNA, way or philosophy. Can you guess the club each quote describes?

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Khalil Ben Youssef said his side came to Zambia to play for three points and not good football.

Noah Caluori’s teenage kicks continue as Finn Russell asks for quiet and Tommy Freeman and Henry Pollock benefit from an obscure corner of the law book.

Bridget Phillipson says pupils should not use mobiles at any point, as Ofsted prepares to inspect compliance

Schools should be phone-free throughout the entire day, the education secretary has told headteachers in England, stressing that pupils should not use the devices even as calculators or for research.

Bridget Phillipson wrote to schools to underline updated guidance issued by the...

Your safety comes first, especially when travelling. That’s why these five countries are a must-visit for South Africans in 2026.

Trevor Boyd’s journey from the Culinary Olympics to shaping South Africa’s chef talent reveals his lasting influence on the food industry.

O’Sullivan denied fleeing or leaving the country because he feared for his life

Several artists have previously accused Maphorisa of exploitation and withholding royalties.

Valentine’s Day can be a bit of a downer, and romance is easier said than done. We’re asking romance novelists for some advice on the spice.

A property markets tracker recently showed that almost 12 million South Africans need low-income housing.

ZEX PR WIRE, a global press release distribution platform and one of the fastest-growing PR wire services emerging from Dubai, has announced its participation at Web Summit Qatar, taking place February 1–4, 2026, at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC). The company will be exhibiting at Booth E523. Web Summit Qatar is a flagship […]

Since its inception in 2016, the undergraduate degree has produced over 300 successful graduates, achieving an impressive 98% graduation rate.

The Department of Home Affairs opens a computer laboratory at Umdlamfe Secondary School, in partnership with Honor SA.

On the same day Volvo announced the EX60, the Swedish brand also unveiled its Cross Country version.

Motorists can expect a significant reduction in petrol and diesel prices next month.

Nissan’s 60-year manufacturing presence in South Africa is coming to an end.

It took Jessica three years to get diagnosed as a report says the Welsh government is failing women.