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Larry King – who has died aged 87 – was one of the giants of US broadcasting.

Kgalema Motlanthe will take over the day-to-day running of the Nelson Mandela Foundation, along with two trustees, amid allegations of corruption among senior management.

A 38-year-old man has allegedly been found in possession of suspected stolen copper plates valued at R4.8 million. The plates had been hidden in Vanderbijlpark and De Deur.

Commission secretary Mbuyiselo Stemela said Zondo was preparing to return to the hearings.

The union will be meeting Communications Minister Stella Ndabeni Abrams this afternoon.

The South African Weather Service says cyclone Eloise will affect the north-eastern parts of KwaZulu-Natal from around midday Sunday.

Pavithra Wanniarachchi, Sri Lanka’s health minister, tested positive for Covid on Friday.

Between 150 and 200 National Guard deployed to Washington, DC, to provide security for President Joe Biden’s inauguration have tested positive for the coronavirus, a US official said on Friday.

For women in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo’s second city, a curfew may help fight the coronavirus, but for many, it comes with a dread of burglary and rape.

“Attention, isolation zone,” warns a bright orange notice at the entrance to the main coronavirus treatment centre in Lagos, Africa’s most populous city.

A powerful storm nearing Mozambique is expected to intensify into a tropical cyclone on Friday, according to forecasts, dumping rain onto already swollen rivers in an area devastated by Cyclone Idai less than two years ago.

Counting was slow across Uganda as a result of the internet shutdown, which affected some of the biometric machines used to validate voter registrations.

Some of former President Donald Trump’s most high-profile hospitality properties took a large revenue hit last year as Covid-19 lockdowns hurt business, according to a financial disclosure filed on his final day in office.

An international campaign to make climate change education compulsory in all schools  – to support the growth of the green economy – is attracting backing from a growing range of organisations in more than 100 countries.

Norway backed Norwegian Air’s survival plan on Thursday as Industry Minister Iselin Nyboe said that the government had no intention of being a shareholder but would stump up cash if private investors did too.

The death of Jackson Mphikwa Mthembu, Minister in the Office of the President of South Africa, has been met with sorrow across the country. Tributes have come from across the political spectrum for the country’s first government minister to succumb to COVID-19.

President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver the eulogy at the funeral of Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu in eMalahleni, Mpumalanga tomorrow.

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has accused former party MP Thembinkosi Rawula of being set on tarnishing his political image. Malema has escalated his legal battle with Rawula to the Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein.

The late Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu’s memorial service will be held at the Government Communication and Information System Auditorium in Hatfield, Pretoria on Monday. The memorial service was originally planned for Saturday but has been postponed following consultation between the Presidency and the late minister’s family.

Alex Sanderson, director of rugby at the Sale Sharks has explained why South African rugby players are in demand overseas.

A strong Southampton side knock holders Arsenal out of the FA Cup at the fourth-round stage thanks to a first-half own goal.

Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti has ruled his side out of this season’s Premier League title race.

Follow all of the live action from this afternoon’s DStv Premiership clash between Gavin Hunt’s Kaizer Chiefs and Steve Barker’s Stellenbosch

Families homeschooling in lockdown are discovering the full horror of the primary grammar curriculum – and they’re mystified

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Browsing library shelves isn’t an option at the moment – but there are other things to try

Universities are following the latest government Covid guidance and, as a result, most libraries on campus are operating on an essential access only basis. Some are providing bookable, socially distanced study areas; others are offering click-and-collect services.With limited access to resources, students...

The internationally revered jazz artist, composer and musical director has enthralled audiences around the world with his artistry for over 40 years.

Tributes are pouring in for well-known veteran entertainer, Alvon Collison.

Jonas Gwangwa’s death falls on the third anniversary of fellow South Africa jazz legend Hugh Masekela’s death and the third anniversary of Zimbabwean legend Oliver Mtukudzi’s death.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent his condolences the musician’s family following his death. 

Plus: A security company creeper, Biden’s cyberteam, and the rest of this week’s security news.

Whether you’re into esports or casual fragging, these are the greatest gaming mice we’ve tested.

Uncapped Internet has become an increasingly common product in South Africa, but in many cases, it is still be very expensive.

Suggestions are that a bent-eight could return in the Raptor’s lifecycle positioned above the EcoBoost V6.

Don’t believe all the rubbish you read about electric mobility.

The 169 kW 2.0 TSI engine from the Golf 7.5 GTI continues unchanged.

Shortages of shots for yellow fever, polio and other diseases have led to innovative solutions even in very poor countries.

A restriction more often used in natural disasters, or to quell unrest, has never been tested against a pathogen like the virus.

After the surprise discovery of an extra dose in every vial, Pfizer executives successfully lobbied the F.D.A. to change the vaccine’s formal authorization language. The company charges by the dose.

After the surprise discovery of an extra dose in every vial, Pfizer executives successfully lobbied the F.D.A. to change the vaccine’s formal authorization language. The company charges by the dose.

By Nicole Horn and Alexis Olds Migration is a widespread but highly complicated and diverse component to many fish species lives.  Migration can be strenuous and often consists of extremely long journeys. The life history stages of certain species rely heavily on migration. Fish will migrate for several reasons including escaping unfavourable conditions, moving to […]

Environment Minister Barbara Creecy has asked the management of the Isimangaliso Wetlands Park Authority to justify its decision to breach the St Lucia estuary mouth.

Scientists, using a wind tunnel and high-speed cameras, have captured the butterfly’s flying skill.

During starling season in winter, up to four million of the birds descend on Rome, covering streets and vehicles with their droppings.