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Courtney Lawes will captain England in Saturday’s first Test against Australia, as veterans Danny Care and Billy Vunipola also start.

The lost revenue has seen businesses forced to close branches and retrench staff, as they struggle to keep revenue coming in amid stage 6 load shedding, local business forums say.

The Eastern Cape Health Department has confirmed that the last body of the 21 victims of the Enyobeni Tavern tragedy has been identified. Health spokesperson Yonela Dekeda says this means all bodies have been identified and released to families.

A protection and security service police officer says her assault case against the Deputy Speaker of the Gauteng Legislature, Vuyo Mhlakaza-Manamela, was ignored until lobby group Afriforum intervened.

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has left mainland China for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic, arriving in Hong Kong Thursday ahead of the 25th anniversary of the city’s handover from British to Chinese rule.

Shares of Japanese company Sanrio rose by more than 10% in Tokyo after the agreement was announced.

The African legislative arm of the African Union held an Ordinary Session of the Fifth Parliament in Midrand this week.

As demand for electric cars rises on the continent, public and private sector investors are lining up a series of charging stations on major highways, entertainment and recreation spots including those outside capital cities

Legislative elections in Senegal are due to take place on 31 July.

Sudan accused Ethiopia of capturing the soldiers on 22 June in Al-Fashaqa.

‘I think maybe not only for this year, but maybe over the long term this is one that remains well positioned’: Victor Mupunga – Old Mutual senior research analyst.

After facing criticism on the matter.

In early trade the rand was at R16.24 against the dollar, 0.09% weaker than its previous close.

Financial services group FNB says it will give customers R2 per litre back in eBucks from 1 July, to help contend with rising fuel prices.

The South Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg has dismissed the ANC’s appeal to overturn the previous court order to pay its debt to Ezulweni Investments for services rendered in connection to its 2019 election campaign.

The United Democratic Movement wants an urgent debate of national importance on rolling blackouts and its impact on South Africa.

The National Prosecuting Authority has confirmed that a decision has been taken to prosecute Gauteng Provincial Legislature Deputy Speaker, Vuyo Mhlakaza-Manamela.  

The Democratic Alliance (DA) is laying charges for what the party says is systemic racketeering, against the African National Congress (ANC).

Kaizer Chiefs have completed the signing of striker Fiston Kalala Mayele from Tanzanian giants Young Africans (Yanga) according to reports.

Ireland on Thursday named all four of their New Zealand-born players in their line-up for the first Test against the All Blacks in Auckland on Saturday.

Ministers have imposed sanctions on Said Gutseriev, who donated £2.6m to university in 2019

The University of Oxford has come under renewed pressure to reject a £2.6m donation from a Russian-British businessman after he was designated for sanctions by the UK government.

Ministers imposed sanctions on Said Gutseriev on Wednesday for “obtaining a benefit from or supporting the government of...

The decision by Sheffield Hallam University to drop its standalone English literature course must be a wake-up call

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Sbahle Mzizi just turned five and her mommy Ntando Duma decided to go all out with a Candy Wonderland-themed birthday party. Take a look…

Natasha Thahane showed off her post-pregnancy body while on ‘baecation’ with Orlando Pirates star Thembinkosi Lorch.

A clash over religious and cultural beliefs has led to a film being canned by producers, leaving about 60 people unemployed.

Amazon’s “Paper Girls” is teeing up what looks to be a timey-wimey good time, with shades of beloved favorites like “Stranger Things” and “Doctor Who.”

Despite the many benefits no-code, low-code and open source tools offer, there are downsides to these tools if they are not managed well.

JSE-listed Datatec has agreed to sell its Analysys Mason business for as much as £210-million, with the proceeds to flow directly to its shareholders.

First National Bank is giving customers bonus eBucks fuel rewards from next month.

Tiny hatchback’s structure and lack of ISOFIX mounting points took the brunt of the criticism.

Similar to the new Subaru WRX, and the fastback-styled C4, Citroën has fitted the C4 X with cladding on the bumper and around the wheel arches.

A mother of three who is living with breast cancer says her outlook is worse due to a late diagnosis.

Barrington Campbell received an autism diagnosis at 30 – now he’s helping others by providing a space for gaming.

Researchers say findings are sobering, with shortages in England predicted to top 10,000 by 2030-31.

The consulting firm offered clients “in-depth experience in narcotics,” from poppy fields to pills more powerful than Purdue’s OxyContin.

As resources are depleted on Earth, many scientists suggest the asteroid belt could be mined instead.

The biggest freshwater fish ever documented, weighing in at 300kg (661lb), is found in the Mekong river in Cambodia.

Across the UK, volunteer harvesters are helping to fight food waste by sending produce to food banks.

Women from across Australia will present a visual petition to MPs, calling for urgent action.