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A survey has found that South Africans are increasingly spending grocery money on online gambling.

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The extension of AGOA offers minimal short-term relief for export manufacturers, providing a short window for the industry to reduce its heavy reliance on traditional markets and the government to improve relations with the United States.

MMC Boshielo says most reservoirs in the City of Tshwane are currently above 50% capacity.

The NPA has launched an investigation into City of Johannesburg entities.

Midrand residents say ongoing water cuts have affected their lives.

Judicial Conduct Tribunal cleared Mbenenge of gross misconduct but found him guilty of misconducted

The company quickly realised its mistake and managed to recover virtually all the missing tokens from customers.

The policy change orders the removal of any post made by official State Department accounts on X before President Trump returned to office in 2025.

At least 31 people have been killed after a suicide bomber detonated a device at a Shia mosque, according to police.

Nearly 200 decaying bodies were discovered at the Return to Nature home after officials investigated a foul smell.

Some Zambians outraged Ghanaians by describing the outfit worn by their president as a “blouse”.

Health experts fear that as testing and monitoring drops the risk of the further spread of HIV rises.

Armed jihadists devastate a community that refused to convert to their hard-line interpretation of Islam.

The colonial police, made up of Nigerians and Europeans, shot dead workers striking for better conditions.

South Africa’s long-running semigration trend is slowing—with more households returning to inland provinces.

Despite being packed with fat, carbs and high levels of salt, South Africans can’t get enough of fast food, with the segment growing significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns.

Owners in community schemes must be cautious when it comes to their levy payments.

New data shows what a person needs to earn per month to live a ‘decent’ life in South Africa in 2026.

ANC Provincial Secretary Louis Diremelo says the time is running out to fix failing municipalities.

Advocate Noko also revealed that the operation produced no arrests as the suspects were killed.

The committee chair also requested time frames for the finalisation of the funding model.  

A number of civic organisations and political parties have raised concerns about his appointment.

Switzerland’s Franjo von Allmen wins the first gold medal of the 2026 Winter Olympics in the men’s downhill skiing.

Ireland have a string of disappointing T20 World Cups behind them and will need to repeat their giant-killings of the past to buck the trend in Sri Lanka and India.

Watch West Indies bowler Romario Shepherd take four wickets in five balls, including a sensational hat-trick in a win against Scotland at the T20 World Cup.

The Springbok Sevens will face Australia in the semi-finals of the HSBC SVNS Perth on Sunday after finishing second in Pool A on Saturday.

Move by Pete Hegseth marks latest escalation by Trump administration against the Ivy League school

The US defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, has said the Pentagon is ending all military training, fellowships and certificate programs with Harvard University, marking the Trump administration’s latest escalation against the Ivy League school.

“The @DeptWar is formally ending ALL Professional...

Nathan Smith was the 27 years old son of rapper Lil Jon.

Want to show some love and TLC for stray animals in Khayelitsha this Valentine’s Day? Here’s how you can…

Siya Kolisi opened up about his struggles with Afrikaans as he spoke about his son’s Afrikaans mark which he would have ‘done so much for.’

SASSA Child Support Grants in March 2026 will go ahead as scheduled, but there’s uncertainty on the way regarding future increases …

The 28-year-old faces money laundering charges after police found thousands in cash at his home.

McKenzie believes South Africa should adopt tougher tactics to curb illegal immigration.

Fiji ran in four tries including a brace from Viwa Naduvalo to seal top spot heading into finals day.

One of the biggest benefits of the car being a plug-in hybrid, is brilliant fuel consumption.

All but one of the 28 models tested in the Automobile Association of South Africa’s #SaferCarsForAfrica campaign would get two stars or less under new ratings criteria.

Step up to the oche and hit the bull’s-eye with this automatic darts scoring system for online play.

Don’t fuss around with files and servers. Just use one of these WIRED-tested website builders.

You can grab a lower price on some of Sony’s biggest QLED panels.

Navigating intersections in South Africa is not always as simple as it seems.

Jaguar Land Rover is reeling from massive losses following a cyberattack that shut down its factories.

The cost of owning a car in South Africa goes beyond monthly premiums and fuel spend.

Sanju Pal wins an employment appeal tribunal that could affect how employers can treat staff with endometriosis.

John tells Elis and Dave about his mind’s “resentment room”.